The Evolving Epidemiology of Elderly with Degenerative Valvular Heart Disease: The Guangzhou (China) Heart Study.
Shangfei HeHai DengJunrong JiangFangzhou LiuHongtao LiaoYumei XueMurui ZhengHuoxing LiShu-Lin WuPublished in: BioMed research international (2021)
DVHD was highly prevalent among residents in southern China. With the progression of the disease, the mean transvalvular pressure gradient accelerated. DVHD was an independent predictor of death, and the mortality was higher in those with older age, renal insufficiency, atrial fibrillation, mitral regurgitation, and tricuspid regurgitation.
Keyphrases
- atrial fibrillation
- aortic valve
- oral anticoagulants
- middle aged
- community dwelling
- heart failure
- catheter ablation
- risk factors
- left atrial
- left atrial appendage
- direct oral anticoagulants
- cardiovascular events
- transcatheter aortic valve replacement
- aortic stenosis
- mitral valve
- pulmonary hypertension
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- cardiovascular disease
- type diabetes