Mitral annular calcification is associated with atrial fibrillation and major cardiac adverse events in atrial fibrillation patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) varies from 5.4% to 47.1% in patients with mitral annulus calcification (MAC). We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on the association between MAC and AF, as well as the relation between MAC and major cardiac adverse events (MACEs) in AF patients.

Methods

We conducted comprehensive search for literature on associations between MAC and AF using the following databases: MEDLINE, PubMed, Embase, and the Web of Science. The pooled odds ratio (OR) or relative risk and the corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated to assess the relationship between MAC and AF, as well as the rates of MACEs in AF patients with or without MAC.

Results

Thirteen studies met our eligibility criteria on associat

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6946188 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature