Atrial Fibrillation among Jordanian Patients

Abstract

To estimate the rate of atrial fibrillation (AF) among Jordanian patients, and to identify the clinical data of
signs and symptoms, diagnostic criteria, complications, prognosis and management. A cross-sectional study
involving total- 126-AF patients who admitted to Prince Hamzah Hospital with diagnosis of AF. The study
was begun from January 2018 to July 2019. A non-probability (Convenience) sample of (126) patients with
atrial fibrillation who are admitted to the cardiac unit at Prince Hamzah Hospital. A special standardized
question form is designed and to be filled by researcher after patient signing his consent paper. The study
included (126) Atrial Fibrillation Jordanian patients. The result find the age is important risk factor for atria
patient. The high percentage of patients distributed among old age group. AF was associated with chronic
diseases, such as hypertension (73.01%). In spite of the fact that atrial fibrillation is expected to be an
epidemic disease within the next 20-30 years, no clear preventive programs especially for those who have
high risk like diabetes mellitus, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and overweight regarding education
and changing lifestyle to reduce the incidence of atrial fibrillation.