Mortality trends associated with hypertension and atrial fibrillation: A CDC WONDER data analysis
HTN-AF mortality has been increasing steadily across all genders, races, and regions. The study underscores the importance of improving healthcare policies, bridging coverage gaps, and enhancing education and awareness to curb these alarming trends. Addressing the disparities in healthcare access and promoting cardiovascular health initiatives are crucial for reducing HTN-AF-related mortality.
Authors
- Rizwan Ahmad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1253-8495)
- Aqsa Munir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9090-0362)
- Kordo Saeed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0123-0302)
- Muhammad Junaid Iqbal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4633-0569)
- Aminul Haq (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7487-4454)
- Fatima Naveed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9015-619X)
- Ali Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6832-6424)
- Muhammad Hussain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9282-8587)
- Safa Nasir
- Saad Khan
- Usama Idrees
- Fathimathul Henna
Institutions
- Pakistan Health Research Council (PK)
- University of Urbino (IT)
- Rashid Latif Medical College (PK)
- Saidu Teaching Hospital (PK)
- Jinnah Sindh Medical University (PK)
- Aga Khan University Hospital (PK)
- University of California San Diego (US)
- Dubai Medical College (AE)
- National Institute of Health (PK)
- University of Gujrat (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Global Epidemiology
- Published
- 2025-09-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gloepi.2025.100217
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.39