Publications by authors named "Desiyalew Habtamu"
BMC Cardiovasc Disord
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart condition linked to rheumatic heart disease, causing serious health issues and economic burdens, especially in Ethiopia where its prevalence and associated factors have been under-researched.
- - This study analyzed data from 410 patients with chronic rheumatic heart disease and found a 43% prevalence of AF, with significant associations to being male, being over 30 years old, having heart failure, mitral valve stenosis, and enlarged left atrial diameter.
- - The findings emphasize the need for healthcare providers to focus on better treatment strategies for at-risk patients, particularly older adults and those with specific heart conditions to reduce hospital admissions and mortality rates.
