Clinical profile and aetiology of patients with atrial fibrillation in a tertiary care Hospital of Southern Karnataka

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the clinical profile and aetiology of patients with Atrial Fibrillation

Materials and Methods: In the present study, a total of 50 patients with Atrial fibrillation were included. A detailed history of the patient concerning age, sex, gender, symptoms and aetiology were noted.

Results: The maximum number of cases were in between the age group 60-79 years. Female cases were predominant over males representing 26 and 24. The most common presenting symptom in the study population was Dyspnoea in 82% of cases, palpitations in 38 cases, and pedal oedema in 31 cases. Rheumatic heart disease stands as a dominant aetiological character in 24 cases representing 48% followed by ischemic heart disease in 7 cases representing 14%.

Conclusion: The study results conclude that Atrial fibrillation is more familiar in female cases than in male cases. Dyspnoea is a common symptom in Atrial Fibrillation patients and Rheumatic heart disease is the major cause of Atrial Fibrillation.