Changes in the prevalence of atrial fibrillation in the Russian population over a 13-year follow-up

Aim . To study the prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in Russian urban population cohort aged 45-69 years and its changes over 13-year follow-up during aging. Material methods This cross-sectional long-term prospective included random sample men women (n=9360, HAPIEE project, Novosibirsk), which was examined 2003-2005 re-examined twice followed up for about 13±1,00 13,1±2,17 women. The incidence AF assessed individuals without or cardiovascular disease (CVD) at baseline examination. Statistical analysis performed using SPSS software package (v.13.0). Results In a follow-up, increased from 1,6% (1,1% among 2,1% men) age to 4,2% (3,0% 6,1% 55-84 according screening rest ECG examinations. new cases followup old previous CVD 5,6%, 40% were paroxysmal. mean time first registered 69±6,93 years, 2 higher (70,0±6,83) than (68±6,93). average period before onset people 7,5±3,83 8,1±4,02 total 8,3%. highest 65-69 (11,4%) 5 later (12,0%) (p80 decreased amounted 4,1% 5,7% Conclusion (Novosibirsk) 45-69, 1,6 8,3% 13 follow-up. addition, 473 identified, ~40% paroxysmal AF. Siberian 45-60 group is comparable with large North American studies, but persons 60-74 lower older group, both