scholarly journals Association of SCN5A gene polymorphism with dilated cardiomyopathy

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Chernova ◽  
SY Nikulina ◽  
OO Kuznecova

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Public Institution(s). Main funding source(s): Prof. V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University Aim. To evaluate the Association of rs1805124 polymorphism of the SCN5A gene with dilated idiopathic cardiomyopathy (DCMP) and myocardial dilation of ischemic origin (DMI). Subjects and methods. The study included patients with ICMP and MD IG in the number of 221 people. The average age of the subjects was in the range of 55.30 ± 9.69 years. We divided the patients into 2 groups: the first – patients diagnosed with idiopathic dilatation cardiomyopathy and the second-patients with myocardial dilatation of ichemic origin. The number of patients in the first group was 111, including 99 men (89.2%) and 12 women (10.8%). The average age of patients in this group is 51.73 ± 9.74 years, in men 51.00 ± 8.96 years, in women 57.75 ± 3.71 years. The second group included patients with myocardial dilatation of ischemic origin. Their number is 110 people, including 100 men (91.5%) and 10 women (8.5%). The average age of respondents is 58.68 ± 8.38 years, for men 58.29 ± 8.46 years, for women 62.90 ± 6.29 years. The control group included patients who had no manifestations of cardiovascular diseases. Their number is 121 people (average age 53.6 ± 4.8 years). The patients underwent laboratory and instrumental studies, as well as molecular and genetic studies of the A/G polymorphism of the SCN5A gene (rs 1805124). All patients underwent coronary angiography. Based on the anamnesis data and instrumental studies, those patients who could be said to have no risk factors for the development of dilatation of the heart cavities were identified in the first group. And those patients who were reliably diagnosed with CHD were in the second group, that is, dilatation of the heart cavities is due to a previous myocardial infarction, existing angina pectoris. Results. In the group with DCMP 51.4% of patients were carriers of the common homozygous AA genotype, the heterozygous AG genotype-40.5%, and the rare homozygous GG genotype-8.1%. In the control group 63.3% of patients were identified as carriers of a homozygous genotype by a common allele, and 33.5% were carriers heterozygous genotype, and homozygous genotype for a rare allele – 3.2%. The analysis revealed a statistically significant decrease in the frequency of carrying the homozygous AA genotype in patients with DCMP compared to the control group of the rs1805124 polymorphism of the SCN5A gene. In the group with DM IG, there was no association with the rs1805124 polymorphism of the SCN5A gene. Conclusion. A statistically significant Association of rs1805124 of the SCN5A gene with DCMP was found. The Association of DM IG c rs1805124 could not be confirmed.

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Chernova ◽  
SY Nikulina ◽  
OO Kuznecova

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Public Institution(s). Main funding source(s): Prof. V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University Aim. To evaluate the Association of rs231775 polymorphism of the CTLA4  gene with dilated idiopathic cardiomyopathy (DCMP) and myocardial dilation of ischemic origin (DMI). Subjects and methods. The study included patients with ICMP and DMI in the number of 221 people. The average age of the subjects was in the range of 55.30 ± 9.69 years. We divided the patients into 2 groups: the first – patients diagnosed with idiopathic dilatation cardiomyopathy and the second-patients with myocardial dilatation of ichemic origin. The number of patients in the first group was 111, including 99 men (89.2%) and 12 women (10.8%). The average age of patients in this group is 51.73 ± 9.74 years, in men 51.00 ± 8.96 years, in women 57.75 ± 3.71 years. The second group included patients with myocardial dilatation of ischemic origin. Their number is 110 people, including 100 men (91.5%) and 10 women (8.5%). The average age of respondents is 58.68 ± 8.38 years, for men 58.29 ± 8.46 years, for women 62.90 ± 6.29 years. The control group included patients who had no manifestations of cardiovascular diseases. Their number is 121 people (average age 53.6 ± 4.8 years). The patients underwent laboratory and instrumental studies, as well as molecular and genetic studies of the 49A/G polymorphism of the CTLA4  gene (rs231775). All patients underwent coronary angiography. Based on the anamnesis data and instrumental studies, those patients who could be said to have no risk factors for the development of dilatation of the heart cavities were identified in the first group. And those patients who were reliably diagnosed with CHD were in the second group, that is, dilatation of the heart cavities is due to a previous myocardial infarction, existing angina pectoris. Results. In the group with DCMP 34.2% of patients were carriers of the common homozygous 49AA genotype, the heterozygous 49AG genotype-48.6%, and the rare homozygous 49GG genotype-17.1%. In the control group 33.5% of patients were identified as carriers of a homozygous genotype by a common allele, and 49.3% were carriers heterozygous genotype, and homozygous genotype for a rare allele – 17.2%. The analysis revealed a statistically non significant increase in the frequency of carrying the homozygous AA genotype in patients with DCMP compared to the control group of the rs231775 polymorphism of the CTLA4  gene. In the group with DMI, there was no association with the rs231775 polymorphism of the CTLA4  gene. Conclusion. A statistically significant association of rs231775 of the CTLA4 gene with DCMP was not  found. The association of DMI c rs231775 could not be confirmed.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Chernova ◽  
SY Nikulina ◽  
OO Kuznecova

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Public Institution(s). Main funding source(s): Prof. V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University Aim. To evaluate the Association of rs1042713 polymorphism of the ADRB2 gene with dilated idiopathic cardiomyopathy (DCMP) and myocardial dilation of ischemic origin (DMI). Subjects and methods. The study included patients with ICMP and DMI in the number of 221 people. The average age of the subjects was in the range of 55.30 ± 9.69 years. We divided the patients into 2 groups: the first – patients diagnosed with idiopathic dilatation cardiomyopathy and the second-patients with myocardial dilatation of ichemic origin. The number of patients in the first group was 111, including 99 men (89.2%) and 12 women (10.8%). The average age of patients in this group is 51.73 ± 9.74 years, in men 51.00 ± 8.96 years, in women 57.75 ± 3.71 years. The second group included patients with myocardial dilatation of ischemic origin. Their number is 110 people, including 100 men (91.5%) and 10 women (8.5%). The average age of respondents is 58.68 ± 8.38 years, for men 58.29 ± 8.46 years, for women 62.90 ± 6.29 years. The control group included patients who had no manifestations of cardiovascular diseases. Their number is 121 people (average age 53.6 ± 4.8 years). The patients underwent laboratory and instrumental studies, as well as molecular and genetic studies of the 16 AG polymorphism of the ADRB2 gene (rs1042713). All patients underwent coronary angiography. Based on the anamnesis data and instrumental studies, those patients who could be said to have no risk factors for the development of dilatation of the heart cavities were identified in the first group. And those patients who were reliably diagnosed with CHD were in the second group, that is, dilatation of the heart cavities is due to a previous myocardial infarction, existing angina pectoris. Results. In the group with DCMP 10.8% of patients were carriers of the common homozygous 16AA genotype, the heterozygous 16AG genotype-48.6%, and the rare homozygous 16GG genotype-40.5%. In the control group 11.8% of patients were identified as carriers of a homozygous genotype by a common allele, and 47.5% were carriers heterozygous genotype, and homozygous genotype for a rare allele – 40.7%. The analysis non revealed a statistically significant decrease in the frequency of carrying the homozygous 16GG genotype in patients with DCMP compared to the control group of the rs1042713 polymorphism of the ADRB2 gene. In the group with DM IG, there was no association with the rs1042713 polymorphism of the ADRB2 gene. Conclusion. A statistically significant association of rs1042713 of the ADRB2 gene with DCMP was not found. The association of DMI c rs1042713 could not be confirmed.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Chernova ◽  
SY Nikulina ◽  
OO Kuznecova

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Public Institution(s). Main funding source(s): Prof. V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University Aim. To evaluate the Association of rs1801252 polymorphism of the ADRB1 gene with dilated idiopathic cardiomyopathy (DCMP) and myocardial dilation of ischemic origin (DMI). Subjects and methods. The study included patients with ICMP and MD IG in the number of 221 people. The average age of the subjects was in the range of 55.30 ± 9.69 years. We divided the patients into 2 groups: the first – patients diagnosed with idiopathic dilatation cardiomyopathy and the second-patients with myocardial dilatation of ichemic origin. The number of patients in the first group was 111, including 99 men (89.2%) and 12 women (10.8%). The average age of patients in this group is 51.73 ± 9.74 years, in men 51.00 ± 8.96 years, in women 57.75 ± 3.71 years. The second group included patients with myocardial dilatation of ischemic origin. Their number is 110 people, including 100 men (91.5%) and 10 women (8.5%). The average age of respondents is 58.68 ± 8.38 years, for men 58.29 ± 8.46 years, for women 62.90 ± 6.29 years. The control group included patients who had no manifestations of cardiovascular diseases. Their number is 121 people (average age 53.6 ± 4.8 years). The patients underwent laboratory and instrumental studies, as well as molecular and genetic studies of the A145G polymorphism of the ADRB1 gene (rs1801252 ). All patients underwent coronary angiography. Based on the anamnesis data and instrumental studies, those patients who could be said to have no risk factors for the development of dilatation of the heart cavities were identified in the first group. And those patients who were reliably diagnosed with CHD were in the second group, that is, dilatation of the heart cavities is due to a previous myocardial infarction, existing angina pectoris. Results. In the group with DCMP 70.3% of patients were carriers of the common homozygous A145A genotype, the heterozygous A145G genotype-27.0%, and the rare homozygous G145G genotype-2.7%. In the control group 71.9% of patients were identified as carriers of a homozygous genotype by a common allele, and 25.3% were carriers heterozygous genotype, and homozygous genotype for a rare allele – 2.7%. Statistical analysis showed no achievement of statistical significance level across any of the genotypes. In the group with DM IG, there was no association with the rs1801252 polymorphism of the ADRB1 gene. Conclusion. A statistically significant association of rs1801252 of the ADRB1 gene with DCMP was not found. The association of DM IG c rs1801252 could not be confirmed.


2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 564-569
Author(s):  
S. Yu. Nikulina ◽  
O. O. Kuznetsova ◽  
A. A. Chernova ◽  
G. V. Matyushin ◽  
A. A. Gurazheva ◽  
...  

Subjects and methods. The study included patients with IDC (group 1; n=111, 89.2% men, average age 51.7±9.7 years) and ICM (group 2; n=110, 91.5% men, average age 58.7±8.4 years). All patients (IDC and ICM) underwent coronary angiography. Based on the anamnesis data and instrumental studies, those patients who could be said to have no risk factors for the development of dilatation of the heart cavities were identified in the group 1. And those patients who were reliably diagnosed with coronary artery disease were in the group 2, that is, dilatation of the heart cavities is due to a previous myocardial infarction, existing angina pectoris. The control group (n=121, average age 53.6±4.8 years) included patients who had no manifestations of cardiovascular diseases. The patients underwent laboratory and instrumental studies, as well as molecular and genetic studies of the A/G polymorphism of the SCN5A gene (rs1805124).Results. In the group with IDC 51.4% of patients were carriers of the common homozygous AA genotype, the heterozygous AG genotype-40.5%, and the rare homozygous GG genotype-8.1%. In the control group 63.3% of patients were identified as carriers of a homozygous genotype by a common allele, and 33.5% were carriers heterozygous genotype, and homozygous genotype for a rare allele – 3.2%. The analysis revealed a statistically significant decrease in the frequency of carrying the homozygous AA genotype in patients with IDC compared to the control group of the rs1805124 polymorphism of the SCN5A gene. In the group of patients with ICM, the А allele (69.5% vs. 80.1%, p=0.003) and the AA genotype (50.9% vs. 63.3%, p=0.030) were significantly less common than in the control group. The rare homozygous GG genotype was statically more common in patients with ICM compared to the control group (11.8% vs. 3.2%, p=0.004). Also, the G allele in the group of patients with ICM was detected statically significantly more often than in the control group (30.5% vs. 19.9%, p= 0.003).Conclusion. The polymorphic locus rs1805124 of the SCN5A gene is associated with both IDC and ICM. Homozygous genotype AA and allele A are conditionally protective factors for the development of these conditions in men.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-33
Author(s):  
Svetlana Y. Nikulina ◽  
Оksana O. Kuznetsova ◽  
Anna A. Chernova ◽  
Gennadiy V. Matyushin ◽  
Anna A. Gurazheva ◽  
...  

Aim. To study the association of the rs1042713 polymorphism of the ADRB2 gene with cardiomyopathies of various origins. Material and methods. The study included patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCMP) and myocardial dilatation of ischemic genesis (DM IG).The total number of people surveyed is 221. The average age of the subjects was 55.309.69 years. Patients were divided into 2 groups: one of them patients with a diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy idiopathic (predictors of expansion of the heart cavities are excluded) and the other-patients with dilated myocardium of ischemic origin (a history of IHD). The number of patients in the first group was 111, including 99 (89.2%) men and 12 (10.8%) women. The average age of patients in this group is 51.739.74 years. The second group included patients with myocardial dilatation of ischemic origin. Their number is 110 people, including 100 (91.5%) men and 10 (8.5%) women. The average age of the respondents is 58.688.38 years. The control group consists of individuals who did not have any manifestations of cardiovascular diseases. Their number is 221 people (average age 53.64.8 years). Laboratory and instrumental studies, coronary angiography, and molecular genetic studies of the rs1042713 polymorphism of the ADRB2 gene were performed for all participants in the study. Those patients who were excluded predictors of the occurrence of dilation of the heart cavities were assigned to the first group. The second group included patients with a history of CHD. Results. In the group with DCMP, 10.8% of patients were carriers of the common homozygous AA genotype, the heterozygous AG genotype 48.6%, and the rare homozygous GG genotype 40.5%. In the group of patients with DM IG, 16.4% of patients were carriers of the common homozygous AA genotype, the heterozygous AG genotype 51.8%, and the rare homozygous GG genotype 31.8%. In the control group, 11.8% of patients were identified as carriers of the homozygous genotype for the common allele, 47.5% carriers of the heterozygous genotype, and 40.7% carriers of the homozygous genotype for the rare allele. No statistically significant results were obtained in the group of patients with DCMP and DM IG compared to the control group of the rs1042713 polymorphism of the ADRB2 gene. Conclusion. No association of ADRB2 gene rs1042713 polymorphism with DCMI and DM IG was revealed.


2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
N M Efendieva ◽  
O P Shevchenko ◽  
A V Sozykine ◽  
A E Nikitin ◽  
A O Shevchenko ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Chronic infection by HIV evolves with a vascular inflammatory action causing endothelial dysfunction. The action of the virus as well as the side effects of antiretroviral drugs contributes to the progression of cardiovascular diseases. The study aimed to characterise the changes of the structure of the coronary wall and the thickening of the intima by Optical Coherence Tomography in HIV-infected patients with or without symptoms of coronary heart disease. Methods Fifty-two HIV-infected individuals had a mean age of 49.8±11.4 years. There were 75% men, diabetes 30,8%, hypertension 30,8%, smokers 34,62% and 7,7% with cholesterol levels ≥99 mg/dl. Control group included 120 non-HIV-infected controls with coronary heart disease. All the participants from HIV-group receive ART, 100% of participants had plasma HIV RNA <20 copies/mL and 78,85% of them have symptoms of coronary artery disease. Results The average diffuse homogeneous thickening of the intima in patients with HIV was 0.67±0.24 mm, and 0.34±0.18 mm in control group, with normal values not exceeding 0.05 mm. There was impaired three-layer structure of coronary wall in 90,4% (47 of 52) HIV-infected participants and in 60% of control group, atherosclerotic plaque had only 34,62% of HIV group. All HIV-infected patients receive ART more than 5 years. Conclusion The coronary angiography and OCT demonstratedthat the inflammatory process resulting from HIV-infection or HAART may be relevant in the changes of coronary arteries in HIV-positive patients. The changes are predominantly represented by thickening of the intima, impaired three-layer structure of arterial wall and accelerating atherosclerosis. FUNDunding Acknowledgement Type of funding sources: Public Institution(s). Main funding source(s): Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I. PirogovCentral Clinical Hospital of Russian Academy of Science, Moscow, Russia


2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
W Szczurek ◽  
M Gasior ◽  
M Skrzypek ◽  
G Kubiak ◽  
A Kuczaj ◽  
...  

Abstract   Background, As a consequence of the worldwide increase in life expectancy and due to significant progress in the pharmacological and interventional treatment of heart failure (HF), the proportion of patients that reach an advanced phase of disease is steadily growing. Hence, more and more numerous group of patients is qualified to the heart transplantation (HT), whereas the number of potential heart donors has remained invariable since years. It contributes to deepening in disproportion between the demand for organs which can possibly be transplanted and number of patients awaiting on the HT list. Therefore, accurate identification of patients who are most likely to benefit from HT is imperative due to an organ shortage and perioperative complications. Purpose The aim of this study was to identify the factors associated with reduced survival during a 1.5-year follow-up in patients with end-stage HF awating HT. Method We propectively analysed 85 adult patients with end-stage HF, who were accepted for HT at our institution between 2015 and 2016. During right heart catheterization, 10 ml of coronary sinus blood was additionally collected to determine the panel of oxidative stress markers. Oxidative-antioxidant balance markers included glutathione reductase (GR), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione transferase (GST), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and its mitochondrial isoenzyme (MnSOD) and cytoplasmic (Cu/ZnSOD), catalase (CAT), malondialdehyde (MDA), hydroperoxides lipid (LPH), lipofuscin (LPS), sulfhydryl groups (SH-), ceruloplasmin (CR). The study protocol was approved by the ethics committee of the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice. The endpoint of the study was mortality from any cause during a 1.5 years follow-up. Results The median age of the patients was 53.0 (43.0–56.0) years and 90.6% of them were male. All included patients were treated optimally in accordance with the guidelines of the European Society of Cardiology. Mortality rate during the follow-up period was 40%. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that ceruloplasmin (odds ratio [OR] = 0.745 [0.565–0.981], p=0.0363), catalase (OR = 0.950 [0.915–0.98], p=0.0076), as well as high creatinine levels (OR = 1.071 [1.002–1.144], p=0.0422) were risk factors for death during 1.5 year follow-up. Conclusions Coronary sinus lower ceruloplasmin and catalase levels, as well as higher creatinine level are independently associated with death during 1.5 year follow-up. Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: Public Institution(s). Main funding source(s): Medical University of SIlesia, Katowice, POland


EP Europace ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Chernova ◽  
S Nikulina ◽  
V Shulman ◽  
S Tretyakova ◽  
V Maksimov ◽  
...  

Abstract Background  Inherited cardiac conduction diseases (CCD) are rare but are caused by mutations in a myriad of genes. Nitric oxide (NO) derived from endothelial NO synthase (NOS3) is crucial to ССD. Nitric oxide is a reactive free radical which acts as a biologic mediator in several processes, including neurotransmission and cardiac activities. Nitric oxide is synthesized from L-arginine by nitric oxide synthases. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.  Material and methods:  A family examination was performed for 69 patients with atrioventricular block (AVB). The control group was formed by 220 patients without clinical ECG manifestations of cardiac diseases. All the examinees underwent ECG, echocardioscopy, electrophysiological examination of the heart. Results  by results of research, it has been established that the frequency of carriers of a homozygous genotype on rare allele (4b/4b) among patients with AVB (26.1%±5.3) was higher in comparison with the controls (3.2%±1.2). The obvious tendency to decrease in carriers of a homozygous genotype on extended allele (4a/4a) among patients with AVB (47.8%±6.0) in comparison with the control group (71.4%±3.0) has also been noted.  Conclusions  In this work we revealed association between hereditary disturbances of cardiac conduction, such as AVB and polymorphism of NOS3 gene, using clinical - genetic material for the first time.


EP Europace ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Y Park ◽  
H Yu ◽  
TH Kim ◽  
JS Uhm ◽  
B Joung ◽  
...  

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Public Institution(s). Main funding source(s): The Ministry of Health and Welfare The National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) Backgroud Sinus rhythm (SR) can be maintained with antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs) in a considerable number of patients with recurrent atrial fibrillation (AF) after AF catheter ablation (AFCA). Purpose We explored the characteristics and long-term outcomes of patients who maintained clinically acceptable rhythm control with AADs for 2 years. Methods Among 2,935 consecutive AAD-resistant patients who underwent a de novo AFCA, we included 512 recurrent patients (73.0% men, 59.2 ± 10.5 years old, 56.4% paroxysmal AF) who were followed up for over 2 years under AAD medications. Results In total, 218 patients remained in SR (AAD-responders[2-yrs], 42.6%) and 294 had recurrent AF among whom, 162 underwent repeat procedures (redo-AFCA[AAD failure-2-yrs]). We also compared the AAD-responders[2-yrs] with 40 patients who underwent AFCA before AADs (redo-AFCA[Before AAD]). AAD-responders[2-yrs] were independently associated with an old age (odds ratio [OR] 1.02 [1.00-1.04] p = 0.037), paroxysmal AF (OR 1.51 [1.04-2.19] p = 0.003), and a delayed recurrence timing of > 18 months (OR 1.52 [1.04-2.22] p = 0.032). When comparing the AAD-responder[2-yrs] and redo-AFCA[AAD failure-2-yrs] groups, the recurrence pattern showed a convergence after 7 years. The overall rhythm outcome was better in the redo-AFCA[Before AAD] group than AAD group (log rank p = 0.013). Conclusion Among the patients with recurrent AF after AFCA, over 40% remained in SR with AADs for 2 years, especially those who were old, those with a paroxysmal type, and those who had a delayed recurrence timing of >18 months after the de novo procedure. UnivariateMultivariateOdds Ratio(95% CI)p valueOdds Ratio(95% CI)p valueAge1.02 (1.00-1.04)0.0231.02 (1.00-1.04)0.037Female1.64 (1.11-2.42)0.0141.29 (0.85-1.95)0.236PAF1.58 (1.11-2.26)0.0121.51 (1.04-2.19)0.030Time to recurrence after the initial AFCA >18mo*1.59 (1.11-2.30)0.0131.52 (1.04-2.22)0.032LA dimension, mm0.99 (0.96-1.02)0.360LV ejection fraction, %1.03 (1.01-1.06)0.0111.02 (0.997-1.046)0.081Heart failure0.65 (0.34-1.24)0.192Hypertension1.18 (0.83-1.67)0.358Diabetes1.01 (0.65-1.71)0.844Stroke or TIA0.96 (0.56-1.66)0.879Vascular disease1.43 (0.88-2.31)0.151Logistic regression analysis for AAD responders Abstract Figure. K-M analysis of AF-free survival rate


2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
O.-G Anfinsen ◽  
K Lima ◽  
M Nouri Sharikabad

Abstract Background Amiodarone may be used against ventricular arrhythmias to reduce ICD-shocks, and for rhythm control in patients with atrial fibrillation. The 2020 ESC atrial fibrillation guidelines upgraded the recommendation for amiodarone in rhythm control to class I, level of evidence A, although still with a caution to consider other antiarrhythmic drugs first. Amiodarone is the most potent antiarrhythmic drug in clinical use, but it has frequent and potentially severe side effects affecting several organ systems. We have seen an increasing number of patients with amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis. Purpose We wanted to study the prescription rate of amiodarone in Norway, which indications were most prevalent, and whether there had been any changes over time. Methods From the Norwegian Prescription Registry, we have collected data on how many patients had received amiodarone, and the number of defined daily doses delivered (DDDs), related to various reimbursement categories. Results From 2010 to 2019, the number of individuals receiving amiodarone from a pharmacy in Norway increased from 5359 to 7789 (45% increase), and the number of DDDs delivered from 994905 to 1412796 (42% increase) (Figure). With an atrial fibrillation-related reimbursement code, we found during the same period an increase of individuals from 3616 to 5776 (60% increase) and number of DDDs from 661531 to 1061601 (60% increase). The dispenses for ventricular arrhythmia-related reimbursement codes were close to unchanged during the same period of years (Figure). The fraction of amiodarone use related to atrial fibrillation increased from 66% in 2009 to 75% in 2019. Conclusion We observed a 42–45% increase in the total use of amiodarone over 10 years, and almost the whole increase was related to atrial fibrillation. In 2019, atrial fibrillation-related diagnoses accounted for 75% of the total amount of amiodarone dispensed in Norway. Due to the several side effects of amiodarone, we are concerned if the threshold for use of amiodarone diminishes. FUNDunding Acknowledgement Type of funding sources: Public Institution(s). Main funding source(s): Norwegian Institute of Public HealthOslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet Number of patients Number of DDDs


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