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ArticleBMC cardiovascular disorders2020

Burden and correlates of atrial fibrillation among hypertensive patients attending a tertiary hospital in Tanzania.

Smita Bhalia, Pedro Pallangyo, Abuu Dalidali, Saada Salum, Richard Kawajika, Edna Kajuna, Happiness Kusiima, Engerasiya Kifai, Peter Kisenge, Tatizo Waane and 1 more

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Smita BhaliaDepartment of Adult Cardiology, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. sbhaliaa@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-9504-3921
Pedro PallangyoDepartment of Adult Cardiology, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Abuu DalidaliDepartment of Clinical Support Services, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Saada SalumDepartment of Clinical Support Services, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Richard KawajikaDepartment of Adult Cardiology, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Edna KajunaDepartment of Nursing, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Happiness KusiimaDepartment of Adult Cardiology, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Engerasiya KifaiDepartment of Adult Cardiology, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Peter KisengeDepartment of Adult Cardiology, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Tatizo WaaneDepartment of Adult Cardiology, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Mohamed JanabiDepartment of Adult Cardiology, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, P. O Box 65141, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Abstract

backgroundAtrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common supra ventricular cardiac arrhythmia, which presents with variety of clinical symptoms. Hypertension increases risk of developing Atrial fibrillation by 1.5 fold. Together Atrial fibrillation and hypertension doubles the risk of morbidity and mortality. We aimed to determine the prevalence of AF and describe associated factors among hypertensive patients attending tertiary hospital in Tanzania.

methodsA cross-sectional hospital-based study, involving 391 hypertensive patients visiting the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute was conducted between October to December 2017. Categorical variables were analyzed using chi square while student t- test was used to analyze continuous variables. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to determine factors associated with AF. All analysis was two sided and p- value of < 0.05 was used to be not significant.

resultsAF was detected in 40 (10.2%) patients. Atrial fibrillation was associated with BMI ≥ 25 (OR 4.4, 95% CI 1.1-7.7, p-value 0.02), ejection fraction < 50% (OR 3.0, 95%CI 1.1-8.2, p-value 0.03), Left Atrial diameter > 40 mm (OR 9.4,95%CI 2.1-43.2, p-value < 0.01) and eGFR< 60 (OR 2.9, 95%CI 1.1-7.8, p-value 0.04).

conclusionAtrial fibrillation is considerably prevalent among the hypertensive sub-population. Prompt diagnosis and timely management is vital to prevent complications and premature mortality.

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AgedAtrial FibrillationCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansHypertensionMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTanzaniaTertiary Care CentersAFHypertensionTanzania

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