January 1, 1997European Heart Journal
Epidemiology of dilated cardiomyopathy: A prospective post-mortem study of 5252 necropsies
Key result
Dilated cardiomyopathy incidence reaches ~7 per 100,000 annually, with most cases discovered at autopsy.
- n=5,252
Why the study?
Data on the incidence and prevalence of dilated cardiomyopathy are ambiguous due to geographic variations, patient selection, and diagnostic criteria.
Population
5252 consecutive post-mortem and clinical cases resident in Trieste
Design
Prospective observational post-mortem study
Follow-up
November 1987 to November 1989
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Implication
Supports higher DCM incidence than prior estimates in Europe; leaves open need for updated population surveillance.
Study Design
Type
Observational (n=5,252)
Multicenter
No
Structured PICO
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Population
5,252 consecutive post-mortem and clinical cases of patients resident in Trieste between November 1987 and November 1989 evaluated to determine the incidence of dilated cardiomyopathy.
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Outcome
Incidence of dilated cardiomyopathy
Dilated cardiomyopathy has a higher incidence in Europe than previously suggested, highlighting the need for greater diagnostic sensitivity.
Cite This Study
Rakar et al. (1997) conducted an observational in Dilated cardiomyopathy (n=5,252). Resident in Trieste was evaluated on Incidence of dilated cardiomyopathy. The total incidence of dilated cardiomyopathy was 6.95 per 100,000 new cases a year, comprising 4.5 per 100,000 discovered at autopsy and 2.45 per 100,000 identified clinically.