作者: Ann M. Borzecki , D. Keith Bridgers , Jane M. Liebschutz , Boris Kader , ScD Lewis E. Kazis
DOI: 10.1016/S0027-9684(15)31212-8
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摘要: Background Despite being the most common cardiac arrhythmia, little is known about racial differences in atrial fibrillation (AF) prevalence and whether persist after accounting for risk factors. Methods We identified male respondents to 1999 Large Health Survey of Veteran Enrollees who had an AF diagnosis VA administrative database during preceding two years. Results Of 664,754 respondents, 5.3% AF. By race, age-adjusted was 5.7% whites, 3.4% blacks, 3.0% Hispanics, 5.4% native Americans/Alaskans, 3.6% Asians 5.2% Pacific Islanders (p Conclusions varies by race. White males have highest burden even adjustment Recognition high prevalence, especially among as well Americans Islanders, should help guide provider practices screening older patients. Further research necessary verify establish reasons these differences.