Trends in myocarditis incidence, complications and mortality in Sweden from 2000 to 2014.

ABSTRACT: Investigate trends in myocarditis incidence and prognosis in Sweden during 2000-2014. Little data exist concerning population-trends in incidence of hospitalizations for myocarditis and subsequent prognosis. Linking Swedish National Patient and Cause of Death Registers, we identified individuals ≥ 16 years with first-time diagnosis of myocarditis during 2000-2014. Reference population, matched for age and birth year (n = 16,622) was selected from Swedish Total Population Register. Among the 8 679 cases (75% men, 64% < 50 years), incidence rate/100,000 inhabitants rose from 6.3 to 8.6 per 100,000, mostly in men and those < 50 years. Incident heart failure/dilated cardiomyopathy occurred in 6.2% within 1 year after index hospitalization and in 10.2% during 2000-2014, predominantly in those ≥

SUBMITTER: Fu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8810766 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature