Influence of atrial fibrillation on the mortality of patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

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Autors de IIS La Fe

Autors aliens a IIS La Fe

  • Franco, J
  • Formiga, F
  • Cepeda, J
  • Arevalo-Lorido, J
  • Cerqueiro, J
  • Gonzalez-Franco, A
  • Epelde, F
  • Manzano, L
  • Montero Pérez-Barquero M
  • Grupo de investigadores RICA

Abstract

Introduction and objectives: The impact of atrial fibrillation (AF) on the prognosis of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is still the subject of debate. We analysed the influence of AF on the prognosis on mortality and readmission in patients with HFpEF. Methods: Prospective observational study in 1,971 patients with HFpEF, who were admitted for acute heart failure. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to the presence or absence of AF. We analysed mortality, readmissions and combined mortality/readmissions at one year follow-up. Results: A total of 1,177 (59%) patients had AF, mean age 80.3 (7.8) years and 1,233 (63%) were women. Patients with HFpEF and AF were older, female, greater valvular aetiology and lower comorbidity measured by the Charlson index. At the one year follow-up, 430 (22%) patients had died and 840 (43%) had been readmitted. In the 2 groups analysed, there was no difference in all-cause mortality (22 vs. 21%; P= .739, AF vs. no-AF, respectively) or cardiovascular causes (9.6 vs. 8.2%; P = .739, AF vs. no-AF, respectively). In the multivariable analysis, factors associated with higher mortality were: age, male, valvular aetiology, uric acid, and comorbidity. In the analysis of the subgroup with HFpEF with AF, the presence of chronic AF compared to de novo AF was associated with higher mortality (HR 1,716; 95% CI 1,099-2,681; P = .018). Conclusions: In patients with HFpEF, the presence of AF is frequent. During the one-year follow-up, the presence of AF does not influence mortality or readmissions in patients with HFpEF. (C) 2017 Elsevier Espana, S.L.U. All rights reserved.

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ISSN/ISSNe:
0025-7753, 1578-8989

MEDICINA CLINICA  ELSEVIER DOYMA SL

Tipus:
Article
Pàgines:
376-382
PubMed:
28870424
Factor d'Impacte:
0,220 SCImago
Quartil:
Q3 SCImago

Cites Rebudes en Web of Science: 7

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Keywords

  • Heart failure; Preserved ejection fraction; Atrial fibrillation; Mortality; Hospital readmission

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