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Pulmonary atresia epidemiology and demographics

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  :Muhammad Waqas, M.D.[2]

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 1-3 %
  • 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

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