Investigation of the frequency of causes of atrial fibrillation in hospitalized patients diagnosed with AF in the heart department of Taleghani Hospital in Urmia

Background & Aims: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common cardiac arrhythmias and is classified as tachyarrhythmias. The purpose is to establish a correct and accurate patient diagnosis based on priorities and control, and to give importance to the timely and complete treatment of the disease, as well as the control and treatment of AF and related diseases as a leading factor in preventing heart failure. Materials & Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, 300 patients diagnosed with AF and hospitalized in the cardiac department of Taleghani Hospital between 2003 and 2004 were included. Ultimately, the collected data were analyzed using SPSS version 12 software. Results: The average age of the patients in this study was 62.66 ± 11.2 years. Of the 300 AF patients studied, 162 (54%) were female and 138 (46%) were male. Among the patients, 95 (31%) had heart failure, of whom 31 (32.63%) had HTN, 27 (28.42%) had IHD, 9 (9.47%) had VHD, 4 (4.21%) had CMP, 2 (2.1%) had COPD, and 1 (1.05%) had thyrotoxicosis. Conclusion: According to this study's findings, several areas should be considered for these patients, including diagnosis, disease control, identifying the background of the disease, preventing complications, and ensuring regular follow-up.