AIMS: Country differences in management practices are evident, and the publication of management guidelines by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and other learned societies has tried to recommend a uniform evidence-based approach to management. Despite the availability of guidelines and efforts to improve implementation, differences in guideline adherence are evident, and differences between countries and regions within Europe are therefore likely. METHODS AND RESULTS: In this analysis from the baseline dataset of the EORP-AF Pilot survey, we examined regional differences in presentation and treatment of contemporary patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) in Europe, as managed by European cardiologists. We focused on a subgroup of 902 hospital admitted patients in whom no rhythm control was performed or planned. Chronic heart failure was more common in East countries (P < 0.0001) while hypertension and peripheral artery disease were more common in South countries (both P < 0.0001). Previous bleeding and chronic kidney disease were more common in South countries (both P < 0.0001). A CHA2DS2-VASc score of ≥2 was highest in East and South countries (93.0 and 95.3%, respectively) compared with 80.8% in West countries (P < 0.0001). A HAS-BLED score of ≥3 was also highest in East and South countries (18.0 and 29.2% respectively) compared with 4.8% in West countries (P < 0.0001). Oral anticoagulation (OAC) use (either as OAC or OAC plus antiplatelet therapy) in West, East, and South countries was 72.0, 74.7, and 76.2%, respectively. Only antiplatelet therapy was used in 13.6, 15.4, and 12.4%, respectively. An initial rate control strategy only was most common in South countries (77.8%) (P < 0.0001). CONCLUSION: From the systematic collection of contemporary data regarding the management and treatment of AF in nine participating member ESC countries, we provide hypothesis-generating insights into regional management practices in Europe with regard to patient characteristics and treatment options.

Regional differences in presentation and treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation in Europe: A report from the EURObservational Research Programme Atrial Fibrillation (EORP-AF) Pilot General Registry / Lip, Gy; Laroche, C; Boriani, Giuseppe; Dan, Ga; Santini, M; Kalarus, Z; Rasmussen, Lh; Oliveira, Mm; Mairesse, G; Crijns, Hj; Simantirakis, E; Atar, D; Maggioni, Ap; Tavazzi, L.. - In: EUROPACE. - ISSN 1099-5129. - 17:2(2014), pp. 194-206. [10.1093/europace/euu201]

Regional differences in presentation and treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation in Europe: A report from the EURObservational Research Programme Atrial Fibrillation (EORP-AF) Pilot General Registry

BORIANI, Giuseppe;
2014

Abstract

AIMS: Country differences in management practices are evident, and the publication of management guidelines by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and other learned societies has tried to recommend a uniform evidence-based approach to management. Despite the availability of guidelines and efforts to improve implementation, differences in guideline adherence are evident, and differences between countries and regions within Europe are therefore likely. METHODS AND RESULTS: In this analysis from the baseline dataset of the EORP-AF Pilot survey, we examined regional differences in presentation and treatment of contemporary patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) in Europe, as managed by European cardiologists. We focused on a subgroup of 902 hospital admitted patients in whom no rhythm control was performed or planned. Chronic heart failure was more common in East countries (P < 0.0001) while hypertension and peripheral artery disease were more common in South countries (both P < 0.0001). Previous bleeding and chronic kidney disease were more common in South countries (both P < 0.0001). A CHA2DS2-VASc score of ≥2 was highest in East and South countries (93.0 and 95.3%, respectively) compared with 80.8% in West countries (P < 0.0001). A HAS-BLED score of ≥3 was also highest in East and South countries (18.0 and 29.2% respectively) compared with 4.8% in West countries (P < 0.0001). Oral anticoagulation (OAC) use (either as OAC or OAC plus antiplatelet therapy) in West, East, and South countries was 72.0, 74.7, and 76.2%, respectively. Only antiplatelet therapy was used in 13.6, 15.4, and 12.4%, respectively. An initial rate control strategy only was most common in South countries (77.8%) (P < 0.0001). CONCLUSION: From the systematic collection of contemporary data regarding the management and treatment of AF in nine participating member ESC countries, we provide hypothesis-generating insights into regional management practices in Europe with regard to patient characteristics and treatment options.
2014
22-ago-2014
17
2
194
206
Regional differences in presentation and treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation in Europe: A report from the EURObservational Research Programme Atrial Fibrillation (EORP-AF) Pilot General Registry / Lip, Gy; Laroche, C; Boriani, Giuseppe; Dan, Ga; Santini, M; Kalarus, Z; Rasmussen, Lh; Oliveira, Mm; Mairesse, G; Crijns, Hj; Simantirakis, E; Atar, D; Maggioni, Ap; Tavazzi, L.. - In: EUROPACE. - ISSN 1099-5129. - 17:2(2014), pp. 194-206. [10.1093/europace/euu201]
Lip, Gy; Laroche, C; Boriani, Giuseppe; Dan, Ga; Santini, M; Kalarus, Z; Rasmussen, Lh; Oliveira, Mm; Mairesse, G; Crijns, Hj; Simantirakis, E; Atar, D; Maggioni, Ap; Tavazzi, L.
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