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Prevalence of first-degree atrioventricular block and the associated risk factors: a cross-sectional study in rural Northeast China.


ABSTRACT:

Background

First-degree atrioventricular block (AVB) has traditionally been regarded as a benign condition but recent studies have challenged this conception. Prevalence of 1-2% have been reported in developed countries in Asia. However, no epidemiologic studies have established the prevalence of first-degree AVB in developing countries. The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of first-degree AVB in rural northeast China and identify the associated risk factors.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was undertaken from September 2017 to May 2018 in rural areas of Liaoning Province. It involved 10,926 participants aged ?40?years (85.3% of those who were eligible). First-degree AVB was confirmed by at least two independent cardiologists. Risk factors were evaluated using stepwise logistic regression.

Results

The prevalence of first-degree AVB was 3.4% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 3.0-3.8%). Males had a higher prevalence than females (5.1% vs. 2.2%, p ConclusionsFirst-degree AVB is highly prevalent in rural areas of northeast China. The associated independent risk factors include being male, older, and taller, higher SBP and TG, lower HDL-C and heart rate, and lack of exercise.

SUBMITTER: Du Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6781332 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Prevalence of first-degree atrioventricular block and the associated risk factors: a cross-sectional study in rural Northeast China.

Du Zhi Z   Xing Liying L   Lin Min M   Tian Yuanmeng Y   Jing Li L   Yan Han H   Zhang Boqiang B   Liu Shuang S   Yu Shiwen S   Sun Yingxian Y   Sun Yingxian Y  

BMC cardiovascular disorders 20191007 1


<h4>Background</h4>First-degree atrioventricular block (AVB) has traditionally been regarded as a benign condition but recent studies have challenged this conception. Prevalence of 1-2% have been reported in developed countries in Asia. However, no epidemiologic studies have established the prevalence of first-degree AVB in developing countries. The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of first-degree AVB in rural northeast China and identify the associated risk factors.<h4>Methods  ...[more]

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