Distribution, Characteristics, and Management of Older Patients With Valvular Heart Disease in China: China-DVD Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The epidemiology and management of valvular heart disease (VHD) have changed with economic development and population aging in China in recent decades.

Objectives

This study sought to understand the distribution, etiology, and presentation and assess the current practice and outcomes of older patients with VHD in China.

Methods

The authors conducted the first nationwide survey of older patients with VHD between September and December 2016 from 69 hospitals in 28 provinces and municipalities throughout China. Hospitalized patients over 60 years of age with moderate-to-severe VHD, infective endocarditis, or previous valvular intervention were consecutively enrolled.

Results

Of 8,929 patients (median age of 69 years, 47.5% female), 8227 (92.1%) had nati

SUBMITTER: Xu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9627799 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature