Editorial commentary: Towards improved understanding of atrial fibrillation in South Asians

Recent worldwide epidemiological data have confirmed a rising burden of atrial fibrillation (AF) incidence, prevalence as well as its associated morbidity and mortality between 1990 and 2010 [1]. The same upward trend was seen in South Asia, which constitutes India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal, although the overall burden of AF in the South Asian region was lower than in developed countries [1]. This is despite higher prevalence of risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, smoking, reduced physical activity, dyslipidemia and poorer diet quality in the South Asian population [2].
Source: Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research