Key result
Rheumatic heart disease was the predominant cause of heart disease (41%) among 154 immigrants referred for heart surgery in Italy, with 96% survival at a median follow-up of 62 months.
Population
154 consecutive immigrants referred for heart surgery to San Raffaele Hospital in Milan between 2003 and…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
median 62 months (IQR 15-123)
Authors
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Supports targeted RHD screening in immigrants; leaves open need for prospective prevention trials.
Observational (n=154)
No
Rheumatic heart disease remains the predominant cause of hospitalization for heart surgery among immigrants in Italy, highlighting the need for targeted public health strategies.
Grimaldi et al. (2014) conducted an observational in Cardiovascular disease requiring heart surgery (n=154). Referral for heart surgery was evaluated on Causes of heart disease and clinical outcomes. Rheumatic heart disease was the predominant cause of heart disease (41%) among 154 immigrants referred for heart surgery in Italy, with 96% survival at a median follow-up of 62 months.
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