Cardiac arrhythmias in low- and middle-income countries
Philasande Mkoko, Ehete Bahiru, Olujimi A. Ajijola, Aimé Bonny, Ashley Chin
Abstract
Many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are undergoing an epidemiological transition. With an improvement in socioeconomic conditions and an aging population, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), like cardiac arrhythmias, are expected to increase in these countries. However, there are limited studies on the epidemiology and management of cardiac arrhythmias in LMICs. This review will highlight the unique challenges and opportunities that these countries face when managing cardiac arrhythmias.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineEpidemiologySocioeconomic statusEpidemiological transitionLow and middle income countriesDeveloping countryLow incomePopulationDeveloped countryIntensive care medicineEnvironmental healthInternal medicineEconomic growthSocioeconomicsEconomicsSociologyAtrial Fibrillation Management and OutcomesCardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmiasCardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments