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Pulmonary atresia epidemiology and demographics
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
Epidemiology and Demographics
Incidence
- The incidence of Pulmonary atresia subtype Intact VSD is approximately 4-8 per 100,000 individuals worldwide.
- Overall, the estimated frequency of Pulmonary atresia among all congenital heart disease is 1-3Â %
- While there is no difference in the incidence of Pulmonary atresia in males or females, it is found that pulmonary atresia with VSD ( PA-VSD ) is slightly more prevalent in males compared to females.
Case-fatality rate/Mortality rate
- In [year], the incidence of [disease name] is approximately [number range] per 100,000 individuals with a case-fatality rate/mortality rate of [number range]%.
- The case-fatality rate/mortality rate of [disease name] is approximately [number range].
Age
- Pulmonary atresia is exclusively a congenital disease and is diagnosed either prenatally or immediately after birth.
Race
- There is no racial predilection to [disease name].
- [Disease name] usually affects individuals of the [race 1] race. [Race 2] individuals are less likely to develop [disease name].
Gender
- It is found that pulmonary atresia with VSD ( PA-VSD ) is slightly more prevalent in males compared to females.
Developed Countries
Developing Countries
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Â :Muhammad Waqas, M.D.[2]