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Atrioventricular block can be used as a risk predictor of clinical atrial fibrillation.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, with its incidence making up nearly one-third of all hospital admissions. Atrioventricular block (AVB) is a conduction abnormality along the atrioventricular node or the His-Purkinje system. The relationship between atrioventricular conduction block and AF is controversial. HYPOTHESIS:This study is designed to observe whether there is a correlation between AVB and AF, and which type of AVB has the most obvious correlation with AF. METHODS:This study retrospectively reviewed 1345 patients. We classified the AVB according to the AVB classification criteria. One hundred and two patients were excluded, and the final total sample size was 1243 patients, including 679 patients in the AF group (378, 55.7% males) and 564 patients in the non-AF group (287, 50.8% males). AF group and non-AF group were compared to observe the relationship between AVB and AF. RESULTS:The I AVB have a relative statistical risk of 1.927 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.160-3.203, P < 0.05) with the occurrence of AF. II AVB occupied the largest proportion, accounting for 67 cases (9.87%), and the statistical risk of II AVB in AF is 16.845 (95% CI: 6.099-46.524, P < 0.000). III AVB has a comparative statistical risk of 17.599 (95% CI: 4.212-73.541, P < 0.000). CONCLUSIONS:The three types of AVB in the AF group were significantly higher than that in the non-AF group. II AVB has the highest incidence rate compared with other types of AVB in the AF group. AVB can be used as a risk factor for AF occurrence.

SUBMITTER: Zhao X

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6712334 | biostudies-other | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other

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Atrioventricular block can be used as a risk predictor of clinical atrial fibrillation.

Zhao Xiao X Sun Chaofeng C Cao Miaomiao M Li Hao H

Clinical cardiology 20190318 4

<h4>Background</h4>Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, with its incidence making up nearly one-third of all hospital admissions. Atrioventricular block (AVB) is a conduction abnormality along the atrioventricular node or the His-Purkinje system. The relationship between atrioventricular conduction block and AF is controversial.<h4>Hypothesis</h4>This study is designed to observe whether there is a correlation between AVB and AF, and which type of AVB has the most obvi ...[more]

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Project description:ImportancePacemaker implantations as a treatment for atrioventricular (AV) block are increasing worldwide. Prevention strategies for AV block are lacking because modifiable risk factors have not yet been identified.ObjectiveTo identify risk factors for AV block in community-dwelling individuals.Design, setting, and participantsIn this population-based cohort study, data from the Mini-Finland Health Survey, conducted from January 1, 1978, to December 31, 1980, were used to examine demographics, comorbidities, habits, and laboratory and electrocardiographic (ECG) measurements as potential risk factors for incident AV block. Data were ascertained during follow-up from January 1, 1987, through December 31, 2011, using a nationwide registry. A total of 6146 community-dwelling individuals were included in the analysis performed from January 15 through April 3, 2018.Main outcomes and measuresIncidence of AV block (hospitalization for second- or third-degree AV block).ResultsAmong the 6146 participants (3449 [56.1%] women; mean [SD] age, 49.2 [12.9] years), 529 (8.6%) had ECG evidence of conduction disease and 58 (0.9%) experienced a hospitalization with AV block. Older age (hazard ratio [HR] per 5-year increment, 1.34; 95% CI, 1.16-1.54; P < .001), male sex (HR, 2.04; 95% CI, 1.19-3.45; P = .01), a history of myocardial infarction (HR, 3.54; 95% CI, 1.33-9.42; P = .01), and a history of congestive heart failure (HR, 3.33; 95% CI, 1.10-10.09; P = .03) were each independently associated with AV block. Two modifiable risk factors were also independently associated with AV block. Every 10-mm Hg increase in systolic blood pressure was associated with a 22% higher risk (HR, 1.22; 95% CI, 1.10-1.34; P = .005), and every 20-mg/dL increase in fasting glucose level was associated with a 22% higher risk (HR, 1.22; 95% CI, 1.08-1.35; P = .001). Both risk factors remained statistically significant (HR for systolic blood pressure, 1.26 [95% CI, 1.06-1.49; P = .007]; HR for glucose level, 1.22 [95% CI, 1.04-1.43; P = .01]) after adjustment for major adverse coronary events during the follow-up period. In population-attributable risk assessment, an estimated 47% (95% CI, 8%-67%) of AV blocks may have been avoided if all participants exhibited ideal blood pressure and 11% (95% CI, 2%-21%) may have been avoided if all had a normal fasting glucose level.Conclusions and relevanceIn this analysis of data from a population-based cohort study, suboptimal blood pressure and fasting glucose level were associated with AV block. These results suggest that a large proportion of AV blocks are assocated with these risk factors, even after adjusting for other major adverse coronary events.

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