Clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of atrial fibrillation at a tertiary center of Pakistan - From a South-Asian perspective - A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is lack of large data from South-Asian region on atrial fibrillation and it is imperative that clinical presentation, prognostic factors, management pursued, and outcomes are known for this part of the world. Once collective evidence for the region is known, region-specific guidelines can be laid forward.

Objectives

To evaluate clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of atrial fibrillation at a tertiary care center of Pakistan.

Methods

This was a retrospective study conducted at a tertiary care center of Pakistan. Period of study ranged from July-December 2018. All hospitalized patients who were admitted with atrial fibrillation as a primary or associated diagnosis were enrolled.

Results

A total of 636 patients were enrolled. The mean a

SUBMITTER: Ahmed I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8718836 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature