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ArticleIndian pacing and electrophysiology journal

Prevalence, clinical profile, and stroke risk of atrial fibrillation in rural Andhra Pradesh, India (The AP-AF study) - Rationale and design.

Daljeet Kaur Saggu, Vickram Vignesh Rangaswamy, Sachin Yalagudri, Gomathi Sundar, N K Reddy, Vihang Shah, Kotti K, Manjunath Shankar, Sridevi Chennapragada, Calambur Narasimhan

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Daljeet Kaur SagguCARE Hospital, Road No.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500 034, India.
Vickram Vignesh RangaswamyCARE Hospital, Road No.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500 034, India.
Sachin YalagudriCARE Hospital, Road No.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500 034, India.
Gomathi SundarCARE Hospital, Road No.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500 034, India.
N K ReddyCARE Hospital, Road No.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500 034, India.
Vihang ShahCARE Hospital, Road No.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500 034, India.
Kotti KCARE Hospital, Road No.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500 034, India.
Manjunath ShankarCARE Foundation, Road No.1, Banjara Hills, CARE Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500 034, India.
Sridevi ChennapragadaCARE Hospital, Road No.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500 034, India.
Calambur NarasimhanCARE Hospital, Road No.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500 034, India. Electronic address: calambur1@gmail.com.
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Abstract

introductionThe epidemiology of atrial fibrillation (AF) in India has not been studied systematically in large scale population based surveys. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in India. As AF is a major contributor of stroke, it is important to know the burden of AF and stroke risk in the population. The Andhra Pradesh Atrial Fibrillation (AP-AF) study aims to assess the prevalence, etiology, risk factors and stroke risk among the rural population in Andhra Pradesh, India.

methodsThis is a cross-sectional survey done using a two-stage sampling process. Adults (≥18years) from villages in East and West Godavari districts were sampled. Field investigators used a structured questionnaire to collect information on basic demographics, cardiovascular risk factors and medical history. Anthropometric measurements were performed, blood pressure measured and fasting capillary blood glucose was assessed. Electrocardiogram was done using a hand-held mobile ECG device-KardioMobile. ECGs were interpreted by study cardiologists. Participants diagnosed to have AF were invited to participate in a camp conducted by cardiologists where echocardiogram was done and also a focused history related to AF was collected. Along with age and sex stratified prevalence of AF, descriptive statistics will be used to present demographics, clinical profile, and cardiovascular risk factors. Stroke risk will be calculated using CHA 2 DS 2 -Vasc score.

conclusionThe AP-AF study is expected to provide important information on AF epidemiology in rural India. The information may help improve health care policies in preventing stroke and other complications of AF.

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Atrial fibrillationIndiaMobile ECGPrevalenceScreeningStroke

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