Very Low Prevalence and Incidence of Atrial Fibrillation among Bolivian Forager-Farmers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia in post-industrialized populations. Older age, hypertension, obesity, chronic inflammation, and diabetes are significant atrial fibrillation risk factors, suggesting that modern urban environments may promote atrial fibrillation.

Objective

Here we assess atrial fibrillation prevalence and incidence among tropical horticulturalists of the Bolivian Amazon with high levels of physical activity, a lean diet, and minimal coronary atherosclerosis, but also high infectious disease burden and associated inflammation.

Methods

Between 2005-2019, 1314 Tsimane aged 40-94 years (52% female) and 534 Moseten Amerindians aged 40-89 years (50% female) underwent resting 12-lead electrocardiograms to assess atrial fibrillation

SUBMITTER: Rowan CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7894370 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature