Circulation AHA STATISTICAL UPDATE Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics— 2019 Update A Report From the American Heart Association WRITING GROUP MEMBERS Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Emelia J. Benjamin, MD, ScM, FAHA, Chair Paul Muntner, PhD, MHS, FAHA, Vice Chair Alvaro Alonso, MD, PhD, FAHA Marcio S. Bittencourt, MD, PhD, MPH Clifton W. Callaway, MD, FAHA April P. Carson, PhD, MSPH, FAHA Alanna M. Chamberlain, PhD Alexander R. Chang, MD, MS Susan Cheng, MD, MMSc, MPH, FAHA Sandeep R. Das, MD, MPH, MBA, FAHA Francesca N. Delling, MD, MPH Luc Djousse, MD, ScD, MPH Mitchell S.V. Elkind, MD, MS, FAHA Jane F. Ferguson, PhD, FAHA Myriam Fornage, PhD, FAHA Lori Chaffin Jordan, MD, PhD, FAHA Sadiya S. Khan, MD, MSc Brett M. Kissela, MD, MS Kristen L. Knutson, PhD Tak W. Kwan, MD, FAHA Daniel T. Lackland, DrPH, FAHA Tené T. Lewis, PhD Judith H. Lichtman, PhD, MPH, FAHA Chris T. Longenecker, MD Matthew Shane Loop, PhD Pamela L. Lutsey, PhD, MPH, FAHA Seth S. Martin, MD, MHS, FAHA Kunihiro Matsushita, MD, PhD, FAHA Andrew E. Moran, MD, MPH, FAHA Michael E. Mussolino, PhD, FAHA Martin O’Flaherty, MD, MSc, PhD Ambarish Pandey, MD, MSCS Amanda M. Perak, MD, MS Wayne D. Rosamond, PhD, MS, FAHA Gregory A. Roth, MD, MPH, FAHA Uchechukwu K.A. Sampson, MD, MBA, MPH, FAHA Gary M. Satou, MD, FAHA Emily B. Schroeder, MD, PhD, FAHA Svati H. Shah, MD, MHS, FAHA Nicole L. Spartano, PhD Andrew Stokes, PhD David L. Tirschwell, MD, MS, MSc, FAHA Connie W. Tsao, MD, MPH, Vice Chair Elect Mintu P. Turakhia, MD, MAS, FAHA Lisa B. VanWagner, MD, MSc, FAST John T. Wilkins, MD, MS, FAHA Sally S. Wong, PhD, RD, CDN, FAHA Salim S. Virani, MD, PhD, FAHA, Chair Elect On behalf of the American Heart Association Council on Epidemiology and Prevention Statistics Committee and Stroke Statistics Subcommittee Each chapter listed in the Table of Contents (see next page) is a hyperlink to that chapter. The reader clicks the chapter name to access that chapter. Key Words:  AHA Scientific Statements ◼ cardiovascular diseases ◼ epidemiology ◼ risk factors ◼ statistics ◼ stroke © 2019 American Heart Association, Inc. https://www.ahajournals.org/journal/circ Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e1 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Summary TABLE OF CONTENTS Each chapter listed here is a hyperlink. Click on the chapter name to be taken to that chapter. Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e2 1. About These Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e12 2. Cardiovascular Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e15 Health Behaviors 3. Smoking/Tobacco Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. Physical Inactivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. Overweight and Obesity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e32 e44 e64 e83 Health Factors and Other Risk Factors 7. High Blood Cholesterol and Other Lipids . . . . . . e106 8. High Blood Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e119 9. Diabetes Mellitus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e138 10. Metabolic Syndrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e157 11. Kidney Disease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e178 12. Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e194 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Cardiovascular Conditions/Diseases 13. Total Cardiovascular Diseases . . . . . . . . . . . . e202 14. Stroke (Cerebrovascular Disease) . . . . . . . . . . e226 15. Congenital Cardiovascular Defects and Kawasaki Disease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e272 16. Disorders of Heart Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . e291 17. Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Ventricular Arrhythmias, and Inherited Channelopathies . . . . . . . . . . . e322 18. Subclinical Atherosclerosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . e346 19. Coronary Heart Disease, Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Angina Pectoris . . . . . . . . . . e360 20. Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure . . . . . . . . . e383 21. Valvular Diseases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e400 22. Venous Thromboembolism (Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism), Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Pulmonary Hypertension . . . . e417 23. Peripheral Artery Disease and Aortic Diseases . . . . e426 Outcomes 24. Quality of Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e442 25. Medical Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e456 26. Economic Cost of Cardiovascular Disease . . . . . e461 Supplemental Materials 27. At-a-Glance Summary Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . e467 28. Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e471 SUMMARY Each year, the American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health and other government agencies, brings together in a single document the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and the cardiovascular risk factors in the AHA’s My Life Check − Life’s Simple 7 (Figure1), which include core health behaviors (smoking, physical activity, diet, and weight) and health factors (cholesterol, blood pressure [BP], and glucose control) that contribute to cardiovascular health. The Statistical Update represents a critical resource for the lay public, policy makers, media professionals, clinicians, healthcare administrators, researchers, health e2 March 5, 2019 advocates, and others seeking the best available data on these factors and conditions. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) produces immense health and economic burdens in the United States and globally. The Statistical Update also presents the latest data on a range of major clinical heart and circulatory disease conditions (including stroke, congenital heart disease, rhythm disorders, subclinical atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease [CHD], heart failure [HF], valvular disease, venous disease, and peripheral arterial disease) and the associated outcomes (including quality of care, procedures, and economic costs). Since 2007, the annual versions of the Statistical Update have been cited >20 000 times in the literature. Each annual version of the Statistical Update undergoes revisions to include the newest nationally representative data, add additional relevant published scientific findings, remove older information, add new sections or chapters, and increase the number of ways to access and use the assembled information. This year-long process, which begins as soon as the previous Statistical Update is published, is performed by the AHA Statistics Committee faculty volunteers and staff and government agency partners. This year’s edition includes data on the monitoring and benefits of cardiovascular health in the population, metrics to assess and monitor healthy diets, a new chapter on sleep, an enhanced focus on social determinants of health, a substantively expanded focus on the global burden of CVD, and further evidence-based approaches to changing behaviors, implementation strategies, and implications of the AHA’s 2020 Impact Goals. Below are a few highlights from this year’s Statistical Update. Cardiovascular Health (Chapter 2) • New data expand the benefits of better cardiovascular health to include lower prevalence of aortic sclerosis and stenosis, improved prognosis after myocardial infarction (MI), lower risk of atrial fibrillation, and greater positive psychological functioning (dispositional optimism). • Among children, from 1999 to 2000 to 2015 to 2016, prevalence of nonsmoking, ideal total cholesterol, and ideal BP improved. For example, nonsmoking among children aged 12 to 19 years went from 76% to 94%. However, meeting ideal levels for physical activity, body mass index (BMI), and blood glucose did not improve. For example, prevalence of ideal BMI declined from 70% to 60% over the same time period. Smoking/Tobacco Use (Chapter 3) • The prevalence of current smoking in the United States in 2016 was 15.5% for adults, and 3.4% of adolescents smoked cigarettes in the past month. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Summary CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Figure. AHA’s My Life Check – Life’s Simple 7. Seven approaches to staying heart healthy: be active, keep a healthy weight, learn about cholesterol, don’t smoke or use smokeless tobacco, eat a heart‐healthy diet, keep blood pressure healthy, and learn about blood sugar and diabetes mellitus. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Although there has been a consistent decline in tobacco use in the United States, significant disparities persist. Substantially higher tobacco use prevalence rates are observed in American Indian/Alaska Natives and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender populations, as well as among individuals with low socioeconomic status, those with mental illness, individuals with HIV who are receiving medical care, and those who are active-duty military. • Tobacco use remains a leading cause of preventable death in the United States and globally. It was estimated to account for 7.1 million deaths worldwide in 2016. • Over the past 6 years, there has been a sharp increase in e-cigarette use among adolescents, and e-cigarettes are now the most commonly used tobacco product in this demographic. • Policy-level interventions such as Tobacco 21 Laws and MPOWER are being adopted and have been associated with reductions in tobacco use incidence and prevalence. Physical Inactivity (Chapter 4) • The trends in the prevalence of self-reported inactivity among adults decreased from 1998 to 2016, with the largest drop occurring in the past decade, from 40.1% to 26.9% between 2007 and 2016, respectively. Despite this decrease in inactivity over recent years, currently, <23% of adults report participating in adequate leisure-time aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity to meet the 2008 federal guidelines for physical activity. • Converging evidence from epidemiological studies suggests that limiting sedentary time is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular events and mortality after accounting for other traditional risk factors and physical activity levels. • A Nielsen report from 2017 suggests that technology use is changing rapidly, with potential implications for influencing sedentary behavior. Although Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 adult television and tablet use has decreased modestly in recent years, adult smartphone use increased from the 2012 to 2014 period to 2017 by >1 hour each day. Nutrition (Chapter 5) • In a 2013 to 2014 nationally representative sample of 827 nonpregnant, noninstitutionalized US adults, estimated mean sodium intake by 24-hour urinary excretion was 4205 mg/d for males and 3039 mg/d for females. In a diverse sample of 450 US adults in 3 geographic locations, ≈70% of sodium was added to food outside the home, 13% to 16% was inherent to food, 4% to 9% was added in home food preparation, 3% to 8% was added at the table, and <1% was from dietary supplements and home tap water; amounts varied modestly by race/ethnicity. • After a 1 peso per liter excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) was implemented in Mexico in January 2014, SSB purchases were reduced by 5.5% after 1 year and 9.7% after 2 years compared with predicted SSB purchases based on pretax trends. The effect of the SSB tax was greatest among households of the lowest socioeconomic status. A similar 1 cent per ounce excise tax on SSBs was implemented in Berkeley, California, in January 2015, and SSB sales declined by 9.6% after 1 year compared with predicted SSB purchases based on pretax trends. • The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children food package was revised in 2009 to include more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lower-fat milk. These food package revisions were associated with a significant improvement in Healthy Eating Index-2010 score (3.7 higher Healthy Eating Index points; 95% CI, 0.6–6.9). By contrast, participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which does not regulate nutritional March 5, 2019 e3 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al quality, was associated with less healthy household purchases (15–20 more calories from SSBs per person per day, 174–195 more milligrams of sodium per person per day, and 0.52 fewer grams of fiber per person per day). Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Summary • Overweight and Obesity (Chapter 6) Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • According to NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) 2015 to 2016, 39.6% of US adults and 18.5% of youths were obese, and 7.7% of adults and 5.6% of youth had severe obesity. The overall prevalence of obesity and severe obesity in youth (aged 2–19 years) did not increase significantly from 2007 to 2008 to 2015 to 2016. However, the age-standardized prevalence of obesity and severe obesity increased significantly in the past decade (from 2007–2008 to 2015–2016) among adults. • A recent mendelian randomization study of participants from 7 prospective cohorts demonstrated that genetic variants associated with higher BMI were significantly associated with incident atrial fibrillation, which supports a causal relationship between obesity and atrial fibrillation. • In a study of 189 672 participants from 10 US longitudinal cohort studies, obesity was associated with a shorter total longevity and greater proportion of life lived with CVD. Higher BMI was associated with a significantly higher risk of death attributable to CVD. High Blood Cholesterol and Other Lipids (Chapter 7) • Between 1999 and 2016, mean total cholesterol levels declined overall and across all subgroups of race. • Recent data from the REGARDS study (Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke) indicate that even after accounting for access to medical care, there are disparities in the use of statins in individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM). White males with DM and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol >100 mg/dL were more likely to be prescribed statins (66.0%) than black males (57.8%), white females (55.0%), and black females (53.6%). High Blood Pressure (Chapter 8) • In 2011 to 2014, the prevalence of hypertension among US adults was 45.6% (95% CI, 43.6%– 47.6%) using the new BP thresholds from the 2017 American College of Cardiology/AHA guidelines versus 31.9% (95% CI, 30.1%–33.7%) e4 March 5, 2019 • • • using guideline thresholds from the Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure. In prospective follow-up of the REGARDS, MESA (Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis), and JHS (Jackson Heart Study) cohorts, 63.0% of incident CVD events occurred in participants with systolic BP (SBP) <140 mm Hg and diastolic BP <90 mm Hg. US non-Hispanic (NH) blacks (13.2%) are more likely than NH Asians (11.0%), NH whites (8.6%), or Hispanics (7.4%) to use home BP monitoring on a weekly basis. In 2015, the worldwide prevalence of SBP ≥140 mm Hg was estimated to be 20 526 per 100 000. This represents an increase from 17  307 per 100 000 in 1990. Also, the prevalence of SBP of 110 to 115 mm Hg or higher increased from 73  119 per 100  000 to 81  373 per 100  000 between 1990 and 2015. There were 3.47 billion adults worldwide with SBP of 110 to 115 mm Hg or higher in 2015. Among African Americans in the JHS not taking antihypertensive medication, the prevalence of clinic hypertension (mean SBP ≥140 mm Hg or mean diastolic BP ≥90 mm Hg) was 14.3%, the prevalence of daytime hypertension (mean daytime SBP ≥135 mm Hg or mean daytime diastolic BP ≥85 mm Hg) was 31.8%, and the prevalence of nighttime hypertension (mean nighttime SBP ≥120 mm Hg or mean nighttime diastolic BP ≥70 mm Hg) was 49.4%. Among JHS participants taking antihypertensive medication, the prevalence estimates were 23.1% for clinic hypertension, 43.0% for daytime hypertension, and 61.7% for nighttime hypertension. Diabetes Mellitus (Chapter 9) • On the basis of data from NHANES 2013 to 2016, of US adults, an estimated 26 million (9.8%) have diagnosed DM, 9.4 million (3.7%) have undiagnosed DM, and 91.8 million (37.6%) have prediabetes. • In 2017, the cost of DM was estimated at $327 billion (Table 9-1), up 26% from 2012, accounting for 1 in 4 healthcare dollars. Of these costs, $237 billion were direct medical costs and $90 billion resulted from reduced productivity. • On the basis of NHANES 2013 to 2016 data for adults with DM, 20.9% had their DM treated and controlled (fasting glucose <126 mg/dL), 45.2% had their DM treated but uncontrolled, 9.2% were aware they had DM but were not treated, and 24.7% were undiagnosed and not treated. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al • The overall prevalence of metabolic syndrome has remained stable at 34.3% across all sex, age, and racial/ethnic groups since 2008 according to data from NHANES 2007 to 2014. ​ • In a recent meta-analysis of 26 609 young adults (aged 18–30 years) across 34 studies, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 4.8% to 7% depending on the definition used. • In addition to well-established associations with poor CVD outcomes and all-cause mortality, the presence of metabolic syndrome also has been shown to be associated with poorer cancer outcomes, including increased risk of cancer recurrence, cancer-related mortality, and overall mortality.​ Kidney Disease (Chapter 11) Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • According to the United States Renal Data System, the overall prevalence of chronic kidney disease in the United States among NHANES participants ≥20 years of age was 14.8% (95% CI, 13.6%– 16.0%) in 2011 to 2014. • In 3 community-based cohort studies (JHS, Cardiovascular Health Study, and MESA), absolute incidence rates (per 1000 person-years) for HF, CHD, and stroke for participants with versus without chronic kidney disease were 22 versus 6.2 for HF, 24.5 versus 8.4 for CHD, and 13.4 versus 4.8 for stroke. • A recent meta-analysis of 43 studies examining associations between socioeconomic indicators (income, education, and occupation) found that lower socioeconomic status, particularly income, was associated with a higher prevalence of chronic kidney disease and faster progression to end-stage renal disease. This association was observed in higher- versus lower- or middleincome countries and was more pronounced in the United States, relative to Europe. Sleep (Chapter 12) • Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicated that the age-adjusted prevalence of healthy sleep duration (≥7 hours) was 65.2% for all Americans and was lower among Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders (53.7%), NH blacks (54.2%), multiracial NH people (53.6%), and American Indians/Alaska Natives (59.6%) compared with NH whites (66.8%), Hispanics (65.5%), and Asians (62.5%). • A meta-analysis of 43 studies indicated that both short sleep (<7 hours per night; relative risk [RR], 1.13; 95% CI, 1.10–1.17) and long sleep (>8 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 hours per night; RR, 1.35; 95% CI, 1.29–1.41) were associated with a greater risk of all-cause mortality. In addition, short sleep (<7 hours per night) was associated with total CVD (RR, 1.14; 95% CI, 1.09–1.20) and CHD (RR, 1.22; 95% CI, 1.13–1.31) but not stroke (RR, 1.09; 95% CI, 0.99–1.19). Long sleep duration was associated with total CVD (RR, 1.36; 95% CI, 1.26–1.48), CHD (RR, 1.21; 95% CI, 1.12–1.30), and stroke (RR, 1.45; 95% CI, 1.30–1.62). • A meta-analysis of 27 cohort studies found that mild obstructive sleep apnea (hazard ratio, 1.19; 95% CI, 0.86–1.65), moderate obstructive sleep apnea (1.28; 95% CI, 0.96–1.69), and severe obstructive sleep apnea (2.13; 95% CI, 1.68– 2.68) were associated with all-cause mortality in a dose-response fashion. Only severe obstructive sleep apnea was associated with cardiovascular mortality (hazard ratio, 2.73; 95% CI, 1.94–3.85). Total Cardiovascular Diseases (Chapter 13) • On the basis of NHANES 2013 to 2016 data, the prevalence of CVD (comprising CHD, HF, stroke, and hypertension) in adults ≥20 years of age is 48.0% overall (121.5 million in 2016) and increases with advancing age in both males and females. CVD prevalence excluding hypertension (CHD, HF, and stroke only) is 9.0% overall (24.3 million in 2016). • In 2016, 2 744 248 resident deaths were registered in the United States. Ten leading causes accounted for 74.1% of all registered deaths. The 10 leading causes of death in 2016 were the same as in 2015; these include heart disease (No. 1), cancer (No. 2), unintentional injuries (No. 3), chronic lower respiratory diseases (No. 4), stroke (No. 5), Alzheimer disease (No. 6), DM (No. 7), influenza and pneumonia (No. 8), kidney disease (No. 9), and suicide (No. 10). Seven of the 10 leading causes of death had a decrease in age-adjusted death rates. The age-adjusted death rates decreased 1.8% for heart disease, 1.7% for cancer, 2.4% for chronic lower respiratory diseases, 0.8% for stroke, 1.4% for DM, 11.2% for influenza and pneumonia, and 2.2% for kidney disease. The age-adjusted rate increased 9.7% for unintentional injuries, 3.1% for Alzheimer disease, and 1.5% for suicide. • In 2016, ≈17.6 million (95% CI, 17.3–18.1 million) deaths were attributed to CVD globally, which amounted to an increase of 14.5% (95% CI, 12.1%–17.1%) from 2006. The age-adjusted death rate per 100 000 population was 277.9 (95% CI, 272.1–284.6), which represents a decrease of 14.5% (95% CI, −16.2% to −12.5%) from 2006. March 5, 2019 e5 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Metabolic Syndrome (Chapter 10) Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Summary CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Stroke (Cerebrovascular Disease) (Chapter 14) Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • An estimated 7.0 million Americans ≥20 years of age self-report having had a stroke, and the overall stroke prevalence was an estimated 2.5%. • In the National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample, hospitalizations for acute ischemic stroke increased significantly for both males and females and for certain racial/ethnic groups among younger adults aged 18 to 54 years. From 1995 through 2011 to 2012, stroke hospitalization rates almost doubled for males aged 18 to 34 and 35 to 44 years, with a 41.5% increase among males aged 35 to 44 years from 2003 to 2004 through 2011 to 2012. • In analyses using data from the Global Burden of Disease Study, ≈90% of the stroke risk could be attributed to modifiable risk factors (such as high BP, obesity, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and renal dysfunction), and 74% could be attributed to behavioral risk factors, such as smoking, sedentary lifestyle, and an unhealthy diet. Globally, 29% of the risk of stroke was attributable to air pollution. • Although global age-adjusted mortality rates for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke decreased between 1990 and 2015, the absolute number of people who have strokes annually, as well as related deaths and disability-adjusted life-years lost, increased. The majority of global stroke burden is in low-income and middle-income countries. • In analyses of 1 165 960 Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries hospitalized between 2009 and 2013 for ischemic stroke, patients treated at primary stroke centers certified between 2009 and 2013 had lower in-hospital (odds ratio [OR], 0.89; 95% CI, 0.85–0.94), 30-day (hazard ratio, 0.90; 95% CI, 0.89–0.92), and 1-year (hazard ratio, 0.91; 95% CI, 0.90–0.92) mortality than those treated at noncertified hospitals, after adjustment for demographic and clinical factors. Hospitals certified between 2009 and 2013 also had lower in-hospital and 30-day mortality than centers certified before 2009. Congenital Cardiovascular Defects and Kawasaki Disease (Chapter 15) • Although estimates of birth prevalence/overall prevalence of congenital cardiovascular defects appear relatively stable, a general trend toward improved outcome/survival continues, which has led to an expanding population of adult congenital heart disease patients. • Although there remains increased mortality in patients with congenital cardiovascular defects compared with the general population, the standardized mortality ratios after congenital e6 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Summary heart disease surgery continue to decrease. In a recent study from the Pediatric Cardiac Care Consortium’s US-based multicenter data registry, which examined 35 998 patients with a median follow-up of 18 years, the overall standardized mortality ratio was 8.3% (95% CI, 8.0%–8.7%). Disorders of Heart Rhythm (Chapter 16) • The lifetime risk of atrial fibrillation recently has been estimated to be ≈1 in 3 among whites and 1 in 5 among blacks in the United States. • Individuals with optimal cardiovascular health have a 32% lower risk of atrial fibrillation. • Approximately 0.7 million (13%) of the ≈5.3 million cases of atrial fibrillation in the United States are undiagnosed. • Obese individuals have a 51% increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation compared with their nonobese counterparts. • Patients with atrial fibrillation admitted to rural hospitals had a 17% higher risk of death than those admitted to urban hospitals. Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Ventricular Arrhythmias, and Inherited Channelopathies (Chapter 17) • Prevalence of reported current training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation was 18%, and prevalence of having cardiopulmonary resuscitation training at some point was 65% in a survey of 9022 people in the United States in 2015. The prevalence of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training was lower in Hispanic/Latino people, older people, people with less formal education, and the lower-income group. • Incidence of emergency medical services–assessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in people of any age was 110.8 per 100 000 population (95% CI, 108.9–112.6), or 356  461 people (quasiCI, 350  349–362  252) based on extrapolation from the ROC registry (Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium) of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest to the total population of the United States (325 193 000 as of June 9, 2017). • Survival of hospitalization after cardiac arrest varied between academic medical centers and was higher in hospitals with higher cardiac arrest volume, higher surgical volume, greater availability of invasive cardiac services, and more affluent catchment areas. Subclinical Atherosclerosis (Chapter 18) • Coronary computed tomographic angiography, which includes assessment of the severity of Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Coronary Heart Disease, Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Angina Pectoris (Chapter 19) Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • Data from the BRFSS (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System) 2016 survey indicated that 4.4% of respondents had been told that they had had an MI and 4.1% of respondents had been told that they had angina or CHD. • From 2006 to 2016, the annual death rate attributable to CHD declined 31.8%. CHD age-adjusted death rates per 100 000 were 132.3 for NH white males, 146.5 for NH black males, and 95.6 for Hispanic males; for NH white females, the rate was 67.9; for NH black females, it was 85.4; and for Hispanic females, it was 54.6 (unpublished National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute tabulation). • Compared with nonparticipants, participants in SNAP have twice the risk of CVD mortality, which likely reflects differences in socioeconomic, environmental, and behavioral characteristics. • In the BRFSS from 2005 to 2015, <40% of patients self-reported participation in cardiac rehabilitation after an acute MI. Between 2011 and 2015, compared with patients who did not participate in cardiac rehabilitation, those who declared such participation were less likely to be female (OR, 0.76; 95% CI, 0.65–0.90; P=0.002) or black (OR, 0.70; 95% CI, 0.53–0.93; P=0.014), were less well educated (high school versus college graduate: OR, 0.69; 95% CI, 0.59–0.81; P<0.001 and less than high school versus college graduate: OR, 0.47; 95% CI, 0.37–0.61; P<0.001), and were more likely to be retired or selfemployed (OR, 1.39; 95% CI, 1.24–1.73; P=0.003). Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure (Chapter 20) • The prevalence of HF continues to rise over time with the aging population. In NHANES data, an estimated 6.2 million American adults ≥20 years of age (2.2%) had HF between 2013 and 2016 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 compared with an estimated 5.7 million between 2009 and 2012. • Primary prevention of HF can be augmented by greater adherence to the Life’s Simple 7 goals; optimal profiles in smoking, BMI, physical activity, diet, cholesterol, BP, and glucose are associated with a lower lifetime risk of HF and more favorable cardiac structure and functional parameters by echocardiography. • Of incident hospitalized HF events, approximately half are characterized by reduced ejection fraction and the other half by preserved ejection fraction. The prevalence of HF with preserved ejection fraction, compared with prevalence of HF with reduced ejection fraction, appears to be increasing over time along with aging of the population. Valvular Diseases (Chapter 21) • Although rheumatic heart disease is uncommon in high-income countries such as the United States, it remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries. In 2015, 33.4 million people were estimated to be living with rheumatic heart disease around the world, with sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Oceania having the highest concentration of disability-adjusted life-years attributable to rheumatic heart disease. • Admissions for endocarditis related to injection drug use have risen in recent years in parallel with the opioid drug crisis. The prevalence of documented intravenous drug use among people admitted to a hospital because of endocarditis in the National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample rose from 4.3% in 2008 to 10% in 2014. Venous Thromboembolism (Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism), Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Pulmonary Hypertension (Chapter 22) • Traditional atherosclerotic risk factors, including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and DM, were not associated with risk of venous thromboembolism in a 2017 individual-level meta-analysis of >240 000 participants from 9 cohorts. Cigarette smoking was associated with provoked but not with unprovoked venous thromboembolism events. • Emerging evidence suggests that autoimmune disease, such as lupus and Sjögren syndrome, could be risk factors for venous thromboembolism. • African Americans present with higher-severity chronic venous insufficiency and have less improvement with radiofrequency ablation. March 5, 2019 e7 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES coronary artery stenosis, plaque composition, and coronary segment location, does not offer additional prognostic value for all-cause mortality beyond traditional risk factors and coronary calcium in asymptomatic individuals. • In contrast to the US population, the majority (≈85%) of middle-aged people living a foragerhorticulturalist lifestyle in the Bolivian Amazon remain free of coronary artery calcium, which indicates that coronary atherosclerosis can typically be avoided by maintaining a low lifetime burden of risk factors. Even among those Bolivian Amazon individuals >75 years of age, 65% remained free of coronary artery calcium. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Summary CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Peripheral Artery Disease and Aortic Diseases (Chapter 23) • A recent Danish trial in men aged 65 to 74 years reported that screening of peripheral artery disease (with ankle-brachial index), abdominal aortic aneurysm (with abdominal ultrasound), and hypertension followed by optimal care resulted in a 7% lower risk of 5-year mortality compared with no screening. • African Americans have a 37% higher amputation risk than white individuals. In adjusted analyses, lower socioeconomic status was associated with a 12% higher risk for amputation. • In 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services decided to cover supervised exercise therapy (up to 36 sessions over 12 weeks) for eligible symptomatic peripheral artery disease patients with intermittent claudication. Quality of Care (Chapter 24) Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • Quality and performance measures for MI have been relatively stable in recent years but have improved longitudinally since data collection began. • Among hospitals that care for Medicare fee-forservice beneficiaries, the implementation of hospital readmission reduction programs was associated with a reduction in 30-day and 1-year hospitalization rates but an increase in 30-day and 1-year mortality. • According to national Medicare data from July 2015 through June 2016, the median (interquartile range) hospital risk-standardized mortality rate for MI was 13.1% (12.6%, 13.5%), and the median (interquartile range) risk-standardized 30-day readmission rate was 15.8% (15.5%, 16.2%). • According to national Medicare data from July 2015 through June 2016, the median (interquartile range) hospital risk-standardized mortality rate for HF was 11.6% (10.8%, 12.4%), and the median (interquartile range) risk-standardized 30-day readmission rate was 21.4% (20.8%, 22.1%). Medical Procedures (Chapter 25) • Data from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database indicate that a total of 159 869 procedures involved isolated coronary artery bypass grafting in 2016. • In 2017, 3244 heart transplantations were performed in the United States, the most ever. Economic Cost of Cardiovascular Disease (Chapter 26) • The average annual direct and indirect cost of CVD and stroke in the United States was an estimated $351.2 billion in 2014 to 2015. e8 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Summary • The estimated direct costs of CVD and stroke increased from $103.5 billion in 1996 to 1997 to $213.8 billion in 2014 to 2015. • Between 2015 and 2035, the projected total (direct and indirect) costs of total CVD are estimated to remain relatively stable for 18- to 44-year-olds, increase slightly for 45- to 64 yearolds, and increase sharply for 65- to 79-year-olds and adults aged ≥80 years. Conclusions The AHA, through its Statistics Committee, continuously monitors and evaluates sources of data on heart disease and stroke in the United States to provide the most current information available in the Statistical Update. The 2019 annual Statistical Update is the product of a full year’s worth of effort by dedicated volunteer physicians and scientists, committed government professionals, and AHA staff members, without whom publication of this valuable resource would be impossible. Their contributions are gratefully acknowledged. Emelia J. Benjamin, MD, ScM, FAHA, Chair Salim S. Virani, MD, PhD, FAHA, Chair Elect Paul Muntner, PhD, FAHA, Vice Chair Connie W. Tsao, MD, MPH, Vice Chair Elect Sally S. Wong, PhD, RD, CDN, FAHA, AHA Science and Medicine Advisor On behalf of the American Heart Association Epidemiology Council Statistics Committee and Stroke Statistics Subcommittee ‍ARTICLE INFORMATION The views expressed in this manuscript are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; the National Institutes of Health; the US Department of Health and Human Services; or the US Department of Veterans Affairs. The American Heart Association makes every effort to avoid any actual or potential conflicts of interest that may arise as a result of an outside relationship or a personal, professional, or business interest of a member of the writing panel. Specifically, all members of the writing group are required to complete and submit a Disclosure Questionnaire showing all such relationships that might be perceived as real or potential conflicts of interest. 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The American Heart Association requests that this document be cited as follows: Benjamin EJ, Muntner P, Alonso A, Bittencourt MS, Callaway CW, Carson AP, Chamberlain AM, Chang AR, Cheng S, Das SR, Delling FN, Djousse L, Elkind MSV, Ferguson JF, Fornage M, Jordan LC, Khan SS, Kissela BM, Knutson KL, Kwan TW, Lackland DT, Lewis TT, Lichtman JH, Longenecker CT, Loop MS, Lutsey PL, Martin SS, Matsushita K, Moran AE, Mussolino ME, O’Flaherty M, Pandey A, Perak AM, Rosamond WD, Roth GA, Sampson UKA, Satou GM, Schroeder EB, Shah SH, Spartano NL, Stokes A, Tirschwell DL, Tsao CW, Turakhia MP, VanWagner LB, Wilkins JT, Wong SS, Virani SS; on behalf of the American Heart Association Council on Epidemiology and Prevention Statistics Committee and Stroke Statistics Subcommittee. Heart disease and stroke statistics—2019 update: a report from the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2019;139:e1–e473. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Summary Permissions Request Form” appears in the second paragraph (https://www. heart.org/en/about-us/statements-and-policies/copyright-request-form). Acknowledgments We wish to thank our colleagues: Lucy Hsu, Michael Wolz, Sean Coady, and Dr Gina Wei, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; Ian Golnik and Kathleen Smith, AHA; and all the dedicated staff of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute for their valuable comments and contributions. Disclosures Writing Group Disclosures Writing Group Member Employment Emelia J. 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A relationship is considered to be “significant” if (a) the person receives $10 000 or more during any 12-month period, or 5% or more of the person’s gross income; or (b) the person owns 5% or more of the voting stock or share of the entity, or owns $10 000 or more of the fair market value of the entity. A relationship is considered to be “modest” if it is less than “significant” under the preceding definition. *Modest. †Significant. REFERENCE 1. American Heart Association. My Life Check – Life’s Simple 7. https://www. heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/my-life-check--lifes-simple-7. Accessed November 9, 2018. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e11 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Writing Group Disclosures Continued CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 1 1. ABOUT THESE STATISTICS Click here to return to the Table of Contents The AHA works with the NHLBI and other government agencies to derive the annual statistics in this Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update. This chapter describes the most important sources and the types of data used from them. For more details, see Chapter 28 of this document, the Glossary. The surveys used are the following: • ARIC—CHD and HF incidence rates • BRFSS—ongoing telephone health survey system • GCNKSS—stroke incidence rates and outcomes within a biracial population • HCUP—hospital inpatient discharges and procedures (discharged alive, dead, or status unknown) • MEPS—data on specific health services that Americans use, how frequently they use them, the cost of these services, and how the costs are paid • NHANES—disease and risk factor prevalence and nutrition statistics • NHIS—disease and risk factor prevalence Abbreviations Used in Chapter 1 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 AHA AP ARIC BP BRFSS CDC CHD CHS CVD DM ED FHS GCNKSS HCUP HD HF ICD ICD-9-CM ICD-10 MEPS MI NAMCS NCHS NHAMCS NHANES NHIS NHLBI NINDS NIS PAD WHO YRBSS e12 American Heart Association angina pectoris Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study blood pressure Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Centers for Disease Control and Prevention coronary heart disease Cardiovascular Health Study cardiovascular disease diabetes mellitus emergency department Framingham Heart Study Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Stroke Study Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project heart disease heart failure International Classification of Diseases International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification, 9th Revision International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision Medical Expenditure Panel Survey myocardial infarction National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey National Center for Health Statistics National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey National Health Interview Survey National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample peripheral artery disease World Health Organization Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System March 5, 2019 • NAMCS—physician office visits • National Home and Hospice Care Survey—staff, services, and patients of home health and hospice agencies • NHAMCS—hospital outpatient and ED visits • NIS of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality—hospital inpatient discharges, procedures, and charges • United States Renal Data System—kidney disease prevalence • WHO—mortality rates by country • YRBSS—health-risk behaviors in youth and young adults Disease Prevalence Prevalence is an estimate of how many people have a condition at a given point or period in time. The NCHS/ CDC conducts health examination and health interview surveys that provide estimates of the prevalence of diseases and risk factors. In this Update, the health interview part of the NHANES is used for the prevalence of CVDs. NHANES is used more than the NHIS because in NHANES, AP is based on the Rose Questionnaire; estimates are made regularly for HF; hypertension is based on BP measurements and interviews; and an estimate can be made for total CVD, including MI, AP, HF, stroke, and hypertension. A major emphasis of this Statistical Update is to present the latest estimates of the number of people in the United States who have specific conditions to provide a realistic estimate of burden. Most estimates based on NHANES prevalence rates are based on data collected from 2013 to 2016. These are applied to census population estimates for 2016. Differences in population estimates cannot be used to evaluate possible trends in prevalence because these estimates are based on extrapolations of rates beyond the data collection period by use of more recent census population estimates. Trends can only be evaluated by comparing prevalence rates estimated from surveys conducted in different years. A major enhancement in the 2019 Statistical Update is the addition of a new chapter, Sleep (Chapter 12). Also this year, there is an emphasis on social determinants of health that are built across the various chapters, and global estimates are provided where available. Risk Factor Prevalence The NHANES 2013 to 2016 data are used in this Update to present estimates of the percentage of people with high lipid values, DM, overweight, and obesity. The NHIS 2015 data are used for the prevalence of cigarette smoking and physical inactivity. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 1 numbers of deaths were tabulated from the electronic mortality files of the NCHS/CDC website. Incidence and Recurrent Attacks Population Estimates An incidence rate refers to the number of new cases of a disease that develop in a population per unit of time. The unit of time for incidence is not necessarily 1 year, although incidence is often discussed in terms of 1 year. For some statistics, new and recurrent attacks or cases are combined. Our national incidence estimates for the various types of CVD are extrapolations to the US population from the FHS, the ARIC study, and the CHS, all conducted by the NHLBI, as well as the GCNKSS, which is funded by the NINDS. The rates change only when new data are available; they are not computed annually. Do not compare the incidence or the rates with those in past editions of the Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update (also known as the Heart and Stroke Statistical Update for editions before 2005). Doing so can lead to serious misinterpretation of time trends. In this publication, we have used national population estimates from the US Census Bureau for 20161 in the computation of morbidity data. NCHS/CDC population estimates2 for 2016 were used in the computation of death rate data. The Census Bureau website contains these data, as well as information on the file layout. Mortality Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Mortality data are generally presented according to the underlying cause of death. “Any-mention” mortality means that the condition was nominally selected as the underlying cause or was otherwise mentioned on the death certificate. For many deaths classified as attributable to CVD, selection of the single most likely underlying cause can be difficult when several major comorbidities are present, as is often the case in the elderly population. It is useful, therefore, to know the extent of mortality attributable to a given cause regardless of whether it is the underlying cause or a contributing cause (ie, the “any-mention” status). The number of deaths in 2016 with any mention of specific causes of death was tabulated by the NHLBI from the NCHS public-use electronic files on mortality. The first set of statistics for each disease in this Update includes the number of deaths for which the disease is the underlying cause. Two exceptions are Chapter 8 (High Blood Pressure) and Chapter 20 (Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure). High BP, or hypertension, increases the mortality risks of CVD and other diseases, and HF should be selected as an underlying cause only when the true underlying cause is not known. In this Update, hypertension and HF death rates are presented in 2 ways: (1) As nominally classified as the underlying cause and (2) as anymention mortality. National and state mortality data presented according to the underlying cause of death were computed from the mortality tables of the NCHS/CDC website or the CDC compressed mortality file. Any-mention Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Hospital Discharges and Ambulatory Care Visits Estimates of the numbers of hospital discharges and numbers of procedures performed are for inpatients discharged from short-stay hospitals. Discharges include those discharged alive, dead, or with unknown status. Unless otherwise specified, discharges are listed according to the first-listed (primary) diagnosis, and procedures are listed according to all listed procedures (primary plus secondary). These estimates are from the HCUP 2014. Ambulatory care visit data include patient visits to primary providers’ offices and hospital outpatient departments and EDs. Ambulatory care visit data reflect the first-listed (primary) diagnosis. These estimates are from the NAMCS and NHAMCS of the NCHS/CDC. Data for community health centers, which were included in estimates in previous years, were not available for 2015 NAMCS estimates included in this Update. International Classification of Diseases Morbidity (illness) and mortality (death) data in the United States have a standard classification system: the ICD. Approximately every 10 to 20 years, the ICD codes are revised to reflect changes over time in medical technology, diagnosis, or terminology. If necessary for comparability of mortality trends across the 9th and 10th ICD revisions, comparability ratios computed by the NCHS/CDC are applied as noted.3 Effective with mortality data for 1999, we are using the 10th revision (ICD-10).4 It will be a few more years before the 10th revision is systematically used for hospital discharge data and ambulatory care visit data, which are based on ICD-9-CM.5 Age Adjustment Prevalence and mortality estimates for the United States or individual states comparing demographic groups or estimates over time are either age specific or age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population March 5, 2019 e13 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Data for students in grades 9 through 12 are obtained from the YRBSS. CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al by the direct method.6 International mortality data are age adjusted to the European standard.7 Unless otherwise stated, all death rates in this publication are age adjusted and are deaths per 100 000 population. Data Years for National Estimates In this Update, we estimate the annual number of new (incidence) and recurrent cases of a disease in the United States by extrapolating to the US population in 2014 from rates reported in a community- or hospital-based study or multiple studies. Age-adjusted incidence rates by sex and race are also given in this report as observed in the study or studies. For US mortality, most numbers and rates are for 2016. For disease and risk factor prevalence, most rates in this report are calculated from the 2013 to 2016 NHANES. Because NHANES is conducted only in the noninstitutionalized population, we extrapolated the rates to the total US resident population on July 1, 2016, recognizing that this probably underestimates the total prevalence, given the relatively high prevalence in the institutionalized population. The numbers and rates of hospital inpatient discharges for the United States are for 2014. Numbers of visits to primary providers’ offices and hospital EDs are for 2015, whereas hospital outpatient department visits are for 2011. Except as noted, economic cost estimates are for 2014 to 2015. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Cardiovascular Disease For data on hospitalizations, primary provider office visits, and mortality, CVD is defined according to ICD codes given in Chapter 13 of the present document. This definition includes all diseases of the circulatory system, as well as congenital CVD. Unless otherwise specified, an estimate for total CVD does not include congenital CVD. Prevalence of CVD only includes people with hypertension, HD, stroke, PAD, and diseases of the veins. e14 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 1 Race/Ethnicity Data published by governmental agencies for some racial groups are considered unreliable because of the small sample size in the studies. Because we try to provide data for as many racial and ethnic groups as possible, we show these data for informational and comparative purposes. Contacts If you have questions about statistics or any points made in this Update, please contact the AHA National Center, Office of Science & Medicine. Direct all media inquiries to News Media Relations at http://newsroom. heart.org/connect or 214-706-1173. The AHA works diligently to ensure that this Update is error free. If we discover errors after publication, we will provide corrections at http://www.heart.org/ statistics and in the journal Circulation. REFERENCES 1. US Census Bureau population estimates: historical data: 2000s. US Census Bureau website. http://www.census.gov/popest/. Accessed August 4, 2016. 2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. U.S. Census Populations With Bridged Race Categories. http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/bridged_race. htm Accessed July 23, 2017. 3. National Center for Health Statistics. Health, United States, 2015: With Special Feature on Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics; 2015. http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/ data/hus/hus15.pdf. Accessed June 15, 2016. 4. World Health Organization. International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision. 2008 ed. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization; 2009. 5. National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, 2011. http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/icd/icd9cm_guidelines_2011.pdf. Accessed October 29, 2012. 6. Anderson RN, Rosenberg HM. Age standardization of death rates: implementation of the year 2000 standard. Natl Vital Stat Rep. 1998; 47:1–16, 20. 7. World Health Organization. World Health Statistics Annual. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization; 1998. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 2 See Tables 2-1 through 2-6 and Charts 2-1 through 2-12 Click here to return to the Table of Contents In 2011, the AHA created a new set of central Strategic Impact Goals to drive organizational priorities for the current decade: By 2020, to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20%, while reducing deaths from CVDs and stroke by 20%.1 These goals introduced a new concept of cardiovascular health, characterized by 7 metrics (Life’s Simple 7),2 including health behaviors (diet quality, PA, smoking, BMI) and health factors (blood cholesterol, BP, blood glucose). Ideal cardiovascular health is defined by the absence of clinically manifest CVD together with the simultaneous presence of optimal levels of all 7 metrics, including not smoking and having a healthy diet pattern, sufficient PA, normal body weight, and normal levels of TC, BP, and fasting blood glucose, in the absence of drug treatment (Table 2-1). Because a spectrum of cardiovascular health is possible and the ideal cardiovascular health profile is known to be rare in the US population, a broader spectrum of cardiovascular Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Abbreviations Used in Chapter 2 AF AHA BMI BP CAC CHD CI CVD DASH DBP DM F&V FPG HbA1c HBP HF HR IHD IMT MI NH NHANES PA PE REGARDS RR SBP SFat SSB TC VTE atrial fibrillation American Heart Association body mass index blood pressure coronary artery calcification coronary heart disease confidence interval cardiovascular disease Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diastolic blood pressure diabetes mellitus fruits and vegetables fasting plasma glucose hemoglobin A1c (glycosylated hemoglobin) high blood pressure heart failure hazard ratio ischemic heart disease intima-media thickness myocardial infarction non-Hispanic National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey physical activity pulmonary embolism Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke relative risk systolic blood pressure saturated fat sugar-sweetened beverage total cholesterol venous thromboembolism health can also be represented as being ideal, intermediate, or poor for each of the health behaviors and health factors.1 Table  2-1 provides the specific definitions for ideal, intermediate, and poor cardiovascular health for each of the 7 metrics, both for adults and for children. This concept of cardiovascular health represented a new focus for the AHA, with 3 central and novel emphases: • An expanded focus on CVD prevention and promotion of positive “cardiovascular health,” in addition to the treatment of established CVD. • Efforts to promote both healthy behaviors (healthy diet pattern, appropriate energy intake, PA, and nonsmoking) and healthy biomarker levels (optimal blood lipids, BP, glucose levels) throughout the lifespan. • Population-level health promotion strategies to shift the majority of the public toward greater cardiovascular health, in addition to targeting those individuals at greatest CVD risk, because healthy lifestyles in all domains are uncommon throughout the US population. Beginning in 2011, and recognizing the time lag in the nationally representative US data sets, this chapter in the annual Statistical Update has evaluated and published metrics and information to provide insights into both progress toward meeting the 2020 AHA goals and areas that require greater attention to meet these goals. The AHA has advocated for raising the visibility of patient-reported cardiovascular health status, which includes symptom burden, functional status, and health-related quality of life, as an indicator of cardiovascular health in future organizational goal setting.3 Relevance of Ideal Cardiovascular Health • Since the AHA announced its 2020 Impact Goals, multiple independent investigations (summaries below) have confirmed the importance of these metrics and the concept of cardiovascular health. Findings include strong inverse, stepwise associations in the United States of the metrics and cardiovascular health with all-cause mortality, CVD mortality, and HF; with preclinical measures of atherosclerosis such as carotid IMT, arterial stiffness, and coronary artery calcium (CAC) prevalence and progression; with physical functional impairment and frailty4; and with cognitive decline and depression.4,5 Similar relationships have also been seen in non-US populations.4–9 • A recent study in a large Hispanic/Latino cohort study in the United States found that associations of CVD and cardiovascular health metrics compared favorably with existing national estimates; Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  March 5, 2019 e15 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES 2. CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 however, some of the associations varied by sex and heritage.10 • A recent study in blacks found that risk of incident HF was 61% lower among those with ≥4 ideal cardiovascular health metrics than among those with 0 to 2 ideal metrics.11 • Ideal health behaviors and ideal health factors are each independently associated with lower CVD risk in a stepwise fashion (Chart 2-1). In other words, across any level of health behaviors, health factors are associated with incident CVD; conversely, across any level of health factors, health behaviors are still associated with incident CVD.12 • Analyses from the US Burden of Disease Collaborators demonstrated that poor levels of each of the 7 health factors and behaviors resulted in substantial mortality and morbidity in the United States in 2010. The top risk factor related to overall disease burden was suboptimal diet, followed by tobacco smoking, high BMI, raised BP, high fasting plasma glucose, and physical inactivity.13 • A stepwise association was present between the number of ideal cardiovascular health metrics and risk of death based on NHANES 1988 to 2006 data.14 The HRs for people with 6 or 7 ideal health metrics compared with 0 ideal health metrics were 0.49 (95% CI, 0.33–0.74) for all-cause mortality, 0.24 (95% CI, 0.13–0.47) for CVD mortality, and 0.30 (95% CI, 0.13–0.68) for IHD mortality.14 • A recent meta-analysis of 9 prospective cohort studies involving 12  878 participants reported that achieving the most ideal cardiovascular health metrics was associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality (RR, 0.55; 95% CI, 0.37–0.80), cardiovascular mortality (RR, 0.25; 95% CI, 0.10– 0.63), CVD (RR, 0.20; 95% CI, 0.11–0.37), and stroke (RR, 0.31; 95% CI, 0.25–0.38).15 • The adjusted population attributable fractions for CVD mortality were as follows14: — 40.6% (95% CI, 24.5%–54.6%) for HBP — 13.7% (95% CI, 4.8%–22.3%) for smoking — 13.2% (95% CI, 3.5%–29.2%) for poor diet — 11.9% (95% CI, 1.3%–22.3%) for insufficient PA — 8.8% (95% CI, 2.1%–15.4%) for abnormal glucose levels • The adjusted population attributable fractions for IHD mortality were as follows14: — 34.7% (95% CI, 6.6%–57.7%) for HBP — 16.7% (95% CI, 6.4%–26.6%) for smoking — 20.6% (95% CI, 1.2%–38.6%) for poor diet — 7.8% (95% CI, 0%–22.2%) for insufficient PA e16 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 2 — 7.5% (95% CI, 3.0%–14.7%) for abnormal glucose levels • Data from the REGARDS cohort also demonstrated a stepwise association between cardiovascular health metrics and incident stroke. Using a cardiovascular health score scale ranging from 0 to 14, every unit increase in cardiovascular health was associated with an 8% lower risk of incident stroke (HR, 0.92; 95% CI, 0.88–0.95), with a similar effect size for white (HR, 0.91; 95% CI, 0.86– 0.96) and black (HR, 0.93; 95% CI, 0.87–0.98) participants.16 • The Cardiovascular Lifetime Risk Pooling Project showed that adults with all-optimal risk factor levels (similar to having ideal cardiovascular health factor levels of cholesterol, blood sugar, and BP, as well as not smoking) have substantially longer overall and CVD-free survival than those who have poor levels of ≥1 of these cardiovascular health factor metrics. For example, at an index age of 45 years, males with optimal risk factor profiles lived on average 14 years longer free of all CVD events, and 12 years longer overall, than people with ≥2 risk factors.17 • Better cardiovascular health is associated with less incident HF,18 less subclinical vascular disease,19,20 better global cognitive performance and cognitive function,21,22 lower prevalence23 and incidence24 of depressive symptoms, lower loss of physical functional status,25 longer leukocyte telomere length,26 less end-stage renal disease,27 and less pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,28 VTE/PE,29 lower prevalence of aortic sclerosis and stenosis,30 better prognosis after MI,31 and lower risk of AF.32 In addition, a recent study among a sample of Hispanics/ Latinos residing in the United States reported that a measure of greater positive psychological functioning (dispositional optimism) was associated with higher cardiovascular health scores as defined by the AHA.33 • On the basis of NHANES 1999 to 2006 data, several social risk factors (low family income, low education level, minority race, and single-living status) were related to lower likelihood of attaining better cardiovascular health as measured by Life’s Simple 7 scores.34 • Cardiovascular health metrics are also associated with lower healthcare costs. A recent report from a large, ethnically diverse insured population35 found that people with 6 or 7 and those with 3 to 5 of the cardiovascular health metrics in the ideal category had a $2021 and $940 lower annual mean healthcare expenditure, respectively, than those with 0 to 2 ideal health metrics. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • The most up-to-date data on national prevalence of ideal, intermediate, and poor levels of each of the 7 cardiovascular health metrics are shown for adolescents and teens (Chart 2-2) and for adults (Chart 2-3). • For most metrics, the prevalence of ideal levels of health behaviors and health factors is higher in US children than in US adults. The main exceptions are diet and PA, for which the prevalence of ideal levels in children is worse than in adults. • Among US children aged 12 to 19 years (Chart 2-2), the prevalence (unadjusted) of ideal levels of cardiovascular health behaviors and factors currently varies from <1% for the healthy diet pattern (ie, <1 in 100 US children meets at least 4 of the 5 dietary components or a corresponding AHA diet score of at least 80) to >85% for the smoking, BP, and fasting glucose metrics (unpublished AHA tabulation). • Among US adults (Chart 2-3), the age-standardized prevalence of ideal levels of cardiovascular health behaviors and factors currently varies from <1% for having a healthy diet pattern to up to 78% for never having smoked or being a former smoker who has quit for >12 months. In 2015 to 2016, only about half (49%) of all adults had ideal levels of TC (<200 mg/dL). • Age-standardized and age-specific prevalence estimates for ideal cardiovascular health and for ideal levels of each of its components are shown for 2013 to 2014 and 2015 to 2016 in Table  2-2. NHANES 2013 to 2014 data were used for some of the statistics that required nutritional data and for DM. The prevalence of ideal levels across 7 health factors and health behaviors generally was lower with increasing age. The exception was diet, for which prevalence of ideal levels was highest in older adults but still very low (<1%). • Chart 2-4 displays the prevalence estimates for the population of US children (12–19 years of age) meeting different numbers of criteria for ideal cardiovascular health (of 7 possible) in 2013 to 2014. — Few US children 12 to 19 years of age (≈4%) meet <2 criteria for ideal cardiovascular health. — Approximately half of US children (48%) meet 3 or 4 criteria for ideal cardiovascular health, and ≈47% meet 5 or 6 criteria. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 — <1% of children meet all 7 criteria for ideal cardiovascular health. • Charts 2-5 and 2-6 display the age-standardized prevalence estimates of US adults meeting different numbers of criteria for ideal cardiovascular health in 2013 to 2014, overall and stratified by age, sex, and race. — Approximately 2% of US adults meet 0 of the 7 criteria at ideal levels, and another 15% meet only 1 of 7 criteria. Having ≤1 ideal metric is much more common among adults (17%) than among children (12–19 years of age), for whom having ≤1 ideal metric is very rare (<1%). — Most US adults (≈62%) have 3 or fewer cardiovascular metrics in the ideal cardiovascular health range. — Approximately 13% of US adults meet ideal levels in 5 categories, 5% have 6 ideal metrics, and virtually 0% meet all 7 criteria at ideal levels. — Presence of ideal cardiovascular health by age and sex is shown in Chart 2-5. Younger adults are more likely to meet greater numbers of ideal metrics than are older adults. More than 60% of Americans >60 years of age have ≤2 metrics at ideal levels. At any age, females tend to have more metrics at ideal levels than do males. — Presence of ideal cardiovascular health also varies by race (Chart 2-6). Blacks and Hispanics tend to have fewer metrics at ideal levels than whites or other races. Having ≥4 ideal metrics is most common among Asians (48%), followed by whites (38%), Hispanics (34%), blacks (30%), and others (24%). • Chart 2-7 displays the age-standardized percentages of US adults and the percentages of children who have ≥5 of the metrics (of 7 possible) at ideal levels in 2007 to 2008 and 2013 to 2014. — Currently, nearly half (47%) of US children 12 to 19 years of age have ≥5 metrics at ideal levels, with similar prevalence in boys (49%) and girls (46%). — In comparison, only 18% of US adults have ≥5 metrics at ideal levels, with lower prevalence in males (15%) than in females (22%). — All populations showed improvement compared with baseline year 2007 to 2008. • Chart 2-8 displays the age-standardized percentages of US adults and percentages of children by race/ethnicity who have ≥5 of the metrics (of 7 possible) at ideal levels. — In adults, NH Asians tend to have a higher prevalence of having ≥5 metrics at ideal levels March 5, 2019 e17 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Cardiovascular Health: Current Prevalence (See Table 2-2 and Charts 2-2 through 2-9) Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 2 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al than other racial/ethnic groups. In children, the prevalence of ≥5 metrics at ideal levels is highest for NH whites (53%), followed by NH Asians (48%), Hispanics (40%), and NH blacks (36%). • Chart 2-9 displays the age-standardized percentages of US adults meeting different numbers of criteria for both poor and ideal cardiovascular health in 2013 to 2014. Meeting the AHA 2020 Strategic Impact Goals is predicated on reducing the relative percentage of those with poor levels while increasing the relative percentage of those with ideal levels for each of the 7 metrics. — Approximately 92% of US adults have ≥1 metric at poor levels. — Approximately 36% of US adults have ≥3 metrics at poor levels. — Few US adults (3%) have ≥5 metrics at poor levels. — More US adults have 4 to 6 ideal metrics than 4 to 6 poor metrics. Cardiovascular Health: Trends Over Time (See Charts 2-10 and 2-11) Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • The trends over the past decade in each of the 7 cardiovascular health metrics (for diet, trends from 1999–2000 through 2015–2016) are shown in Chart 2-10 (for children 12–19 years of age) and Chart 2-11 (for adults ≥20 years of age). — Among children, from 1999 to 2000 to 2015 to 2016, the prevalence of nonsmoking, ideal TC, and ideal BP improved. For example, the prevalence of nonsmoking among children aged 12 to 19 years increased from 76% to 94%, and for ideal TC, the prevalence increased from 72% to 78%. However, there were no improvements in meeting ideal levels for PA, BMI, and blood glucose. For example, the prevalence of ideal BMI declined from 70% in 1999 to 2000 to 60% in 2015 to 2016. — Among adults, the prevalence of nonsmoking and ideal TC, BP, and PA improved. For example, nonsmoking increased from 73% of the adult population in 1999 to 2000 to 79% in 2015 to 2016. For TC, the prevalence of ideal levels increased from 45% of the adult population in 1999 to 2000 to 49% of the adult population in 2015 to 2016. • On the basis of NHANES data from 1988 to 2008, if current trends continue, estimated e18 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 2 cardiovascular health is projected to improve by 6% between 2010 and 2020, short of the AHA’s goal of 20% improvement.36 On the basis of current trends among individual metrics, anticipated declines in prevalence of smoking, high cholesterol, and HBP (in males) would be offset by substantial increases in the prevalence of obesity and DM and smaller changes in ideal dietary patterns or PA.36 • On the basis of these projections for cardiovascular health factors and behaviors, CHD deaths are projected to decrease by 30% between 2010 and 2020 because of projected improvements in TC, SBP, smoking, and PA (≈167 000 fewer deaths), offset by increases in DM and BMI (≈24 000 more deaths).37 Achieving the 2020 Impact Goals1 (See Tables 2-3 through 2-6 and Chart 2-12) To achieve the AHA’s 2020 Impact Goals of reducing deaths attributable to CVD and stroke by 20%, continued emphasis is needed on the treatment of acute CVD events and secondary prevention through treatment and control of health behaviors and risk factors. • Taken together, the data continue to demonstrate both the tremendous relevance of the AHA 2020 Impact Goals for cardiovascular health and the progress that will be needed to achieve these goals by the year 2020 (Chart 2-12). • For each cardiovascular health metric, modest shifts in the population distribution toward improved health would produce appreciable increases in the proportion of Americans in both ideal and intermediate categories. For example, on the basis of NHANES 2015 to 2016, the current prevalence of ideal levels of BP among US adults is 41%. To achieve the 2020 goals, a 20% relative improvement would require an increase in this proportion to 49.2% by 2020 (41% × 1.20). On the basis of NHANES data, a reduction in population mean BP of just 5 mm Hg would result in 52% of US adults having ideal levels of BP, which represents a 27% relative improvement in this metric (Table  2-3). Larger population reductions in BP would lead to even greater numbers of people with ideal levels of BP. Such small reductions in population BP could result from small health behavior changes at a population level, such as increased PA, increased fruit and vegetable consumption, decreased sodium intake, decreased adiposity, or some combination of these and other lifestyle changes, with Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 2 local communities, and states, as well as throughout the nation (Table 2-6). • Such approaches can focus on both (1) improving cardiovascular health among those who currently have less than optimal levels and (2) preserving cardiovascular health among those who currently have ideal levels (in particular, children, adolescents, and young adults) as they age. • The metrics with the greatest potential for improvement in the United States are health behaviors, including diet quality, PA, and body weight. However, each of the 7 cardiovascular health metrics can be improved and deserves major focus. Table 2-1.  Definitions of Poor, Intermediate, and Ideal Cardiovascular Health for Each Metric in the AHA 2020 Goals Level of Cardiovascular Health for Each Metric Poor Intermediate Ideal Current smoking   Adults ≥20 y of age Yes Former ≥12 mo Never or quit >12 mo Tried during the prior 30 d … Never tried; never smoked whole cigarette ≥30 kg/m2 25–29.9 kg/m2 <25 kg/m2 >95th percentile 85th–95th percentile <85th percentile   Adults ≥20 y of age None 1–149 min/wk moderate or 1–74 min/wk vigorous or 1–149 min/wk moderate + 2× vigorous ≥150 min/wk moderate or ≥75 min/wk vigorous or ≥150 min/wk moderate + 2× vigorous   Children 12–19 y of age None >0 and <60 min of moderate or vigorous every day ≥60 min of moderate or vigorous every day   Children 12–19 y of age* BMI†   Adults ≥20 y of age   Children 2–19 y of age Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Physical activity Healthy diet pattern, No. of components (AHA diet score)‡   Adults ≥20 y of age <2 (0–39) 2–3 (40–79) 4–5 (80–100)   Children 5–19 y of age <2 (0–39) 2–3 (40–79) 4–5 (80–100)   Adults ≥20 y of age ≥240 200–239 or treated to goal <200   Children 6–19 y of age ≥200 170–199 <170 SBP ≥140 mm Hg or DBP ≥90 mm Hg SBP 120–139 mm Hg or DBP 80–89 mm Hg or treated to goal <120 mm Hg/<80 mm Hg >95th percentile 90th–95th percentile or SBP ≥120 mm Hg or DBP ≥80 mm Hg <90th percentile   Adults ≥20 y of age ≥126 100–125 or treated to goal <100   Children 12–19 y of age ≥126 100–125 <100 Total cholesterol, mg/dL Blood pressure   Adults ≥20 y of age   Children 8–19 y of age Fasting plasma glucose, mg/dL AHA indicates American Heart Association; BMI, body mass index; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; ellipses (…), data not available; and SBP, systolic blood pressure. *Age ranges in children for each metric depend on guidelines and data availability. †Represents appropriate energy balance, that is, appropriate dietary quantity and physical activity to maintain normal body weight. ‡In the context of a healthy dietary pattern that is consistent with a Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)–type eating pattern, to consume ≥4.5 cups/d of fruits and vegetables, ≥2 servings/wk of fish, and ≥3 servings/d of whole grains and no more than 36 oz/wk of sugar-sweetened beverages and 1500 mg/d of sodium. The consistency of one’s diet with these dietary targets can be described using a continuous AHA diet score, scaled from 0 to 100 (see chapter on Nutrition). Modified from Lloyd-Jones et al.1 Copyright © 2010, American Heart Association, Inc. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e19 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES resulting substantial projected decreases in CVD rates in US adults.38 • A range of complementary strategies and approaches can lead to improvements in cardiovascular health.37 These include the following: — Individual-focused approaches that target lifestyle and treatments at the individual level (Table 2-4). — Healthcare systems approaches that encourage, facilitate, and reward efforts by providers to improve health behaviors and health factors (Table 2-5). — Population approaches that target lifestyle and treatments in schools or workplaces, CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 2 Table 2-2.  Prevalence of Ideal Cardiovascular Health and Its Components in the US Population in Selected Age Strata: NHANES 2013 to 2014 and 2015 to 2016 NHANES Cycle Age 12–19 y Age ≥20 y* Age 20–39 y Age 40–59 y Age ≥60 y Ideal cardiovascular health profile (7/7) 2013–2014 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0)   ≥6 Ideal 2013–2014 9.4 (1.3) 5.1 (0.4) 9.0 (0.9) 4.2 (0.6) 0.6 (0.3)   ≥5 Ideal 2013–2014 47.2 (2.0) 18.1 (1.0) 30.8 (1.8) 13.3 (1.5) 5.0 (0.9) Ideal health factors (4/4) 2013–2014 57.7 (2.1) 18.4 (0.9) 32.6 (2.1) 13.1 (1.2) 2.9 (0.5)   Total cholesterol <200 mg/dL 2015–2016 77.7 (1.3) 49.4 (1.1) 72.9 (1.4) 39.0 (1.7) 25.2 (1.2)   SBP <120/DBP <80 mm  Hg 2015–2016 85.2 (1.0) 41.0 (1.2) 61.7 (1.7) 34.1 (2.0) 15.6 (2.1)   Nonsmoker 2015–2016 93.6 (0.9) 78.8 (1.0) 75.0 (1.4) 77.0 (1.5) 86.5 (1.4)   FPG <100 mg/dL and HbA1c <5.7% 2013–2014 87.6 (1.0) 60.8 (1.1) 78.5 (1.3) 57.7 (1.8) 35.4 (1.7) Ideal health behaviors (4/4) 2013–2014 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0)   PA at goal 2013–2014 27.7 (1.2) 36.7 (1.1) 45.0 (2.0) 34.2 (1.6) 26.7 (1.5)   Nonsmoker 2015–2016 91.4 (1.4) 77.1 (1.2) 72.6 (1.4) 74.7 (2.1) 87.7 (1.2)   BMI <25 kg/m2 2013–2014 63.1 (2.4) 29.6 (0.8) 36.3 (1.5) 25.4 (1.4) 25.6 (1.1)   4–5 Diet goals met† 2013–2014 0.0 (0.0) 0.2 (0.1) 0.0 (0.0) 0.2 (0.1) 0.4 (0.2)    F&V ≥4.5 C/d 2013–2014 6.5 (1.4) 10.3 (0.7) 8.5 (1.0) 9.7 (1.2) 13.8 (1.7)    Fish ≥2 svg/wk 2013–2014 8.5 (1.4) 20.1 (1.6) 16.4 (1.7) 21.8 (2.1) 23.1 (2.2)    Sodium <1500 mg/d 2013–2014 0.5 (0.5) 0.6 (0.2) 0.9 (0.3) 0.6 (0.4) 0.2 (0.1)    SSB <36 oz/wk 2013–2014 37.0 (2.3) 51.2 (1.9) 41.8 (1.9) 53.0 (3.3) 64.5 (2.8)    Whole grains ≥3 1-oz/d 2013–2014 3.4 (1.1) 7.1 (0.4) 5.3 (0.8) 6.6 (0.6) 10.4 (1.1) Secondary diet metrics Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019   Nuts/legumes/seeds ≥4 svg/wk 2013–2014 31.7 (1.9) 49.7 (1.3) 46.8 (2.1) 51.0 (2.3) 53.5 (2.4)   Processed meats ≤2 svg/wk 2013–2014 44.4 (3.2) 45.0 (1.3) 44.7 (1.5) 47.3 (2.4) 41.4 (2.3)   SFat <7% total kcal 2013–2014 8.9 (1.3) 9.2 (0.4) 9.7 (0.9) 9.4 (0.9) 8.4 (1.2) Values are % (standard error). BMI indicates body mass index; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; F&V, fruits and vegetables; FPG, fasting plasma glucose; HbA1c, hemoglobin A1c (glycosylated hemoglobin); NHANES, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey; PA, physical activity; SBP, systolic blood pressure; SFat, saturated fat; SSB, sugar-sweetened beverages; and svg, servings. *Standardized to the age distribution of the 2000 US standard population. †Scaled to 2000 kcal/d and in the context of appropriate energy balance and a DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)–type eating pattern. Table 2-3.  Reduction in BP Required to Increase Prevalence of Ideal BP Among Adults ≥20 Years Old: NHANES 2015 to 2016 % Percent BP ideal among adults, 2015–2016 41.0 20% Relative increase 49.2 Percent whose BP would be ideal if population mean BP were lowered by*:   2 mm  Hg 44.6   3 mm  Hg 47.2   4 mm  Hg 49.0   5 mm  Hg 52.0 Standardized to the age distribution of the 2000 US standard population. BP indicates blood pressure; and NHANES, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. *Reduction in BP = (observed average systolic BP − X mm Hg) and (observed average diastolic BP − X mm Hg). e20 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Set specific, shared, proximal goals (Class I; Level of Evidence A): Set specific, proximal goals with the patient, including a personalized plan to achieve the goals (eg, over the next 3 mo, increase fruits by 1 serving/d, reduce smoking by half a pack/d, or walk 30 min 3 times/wk). Establish self-monitoring (Class I; Level of Evidence A): Develop a strategy for self-monitoring, such as a dietary or physical activity diary or webbased or mobile applications. Schedule regular follow-up (Class I; Level of Evidence A): Schedule regular follow-up (in person, telephone, written, and electronic), with clear frequency and duration of contacts, to assess success, reinforce progress, and set new goals as necessary. Provide feedback (Class I; Level of Evidence A): Provide feedback on progress toward goals, including using in-person, telephone, and/or electronic feedback. Increase self-efficacy (Class I; Level of Evidence A): Increase the patient’s perception that they can successfully change their behavior.* Use motivational interviewing† (Class I; Level of Evidence A): Use motivational interviewing when patients are resistant or ambivalent about behavior change. Provide long-term support (Class I; Level of Evidence B): Arrange long-term support from family, friends, or peers for behavior change, such as in other workplace, school, or community-based programs. Use a multicomponent approach (Class I; Level of Evidence A): Combine ≥2 of the above strategies into the behavior change efforts. Table 2-5.  Evidence-Based Healthcare Systems Approaches to Support and Facilitate Improvements in Health Behaviors and Health Factors41–43 Electronic systems for scheduling and tracking initial visits and regular follow-up contacts for behavior change and treatments Electronic medical records systems to help assess, track, and report on specific health behaviors (diet, PA, tobacco, body weight) and health factors (BP, cholesterol, glucose), as well as to provide feedback and the latest guidelines to providers Practical paper or electronic toolkits for assessment of key health behaviors and health factors, including during, before, and after provider visits Electronic systems to facilitate provision of feedback to patients on their progress during behavior change and other treatment efforts Education and ongoing training for providers on evidence-based behavior change strategies, as well as the most relevant behavioral targets, including training on relevant ethnic and cultural issues Integrated systems to provide coordinated care by multidisciplinary teams of providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, dietitians, PA specialists, and social workers Reimbursement guidelines and incentives that reward efforts to change health behaviors and health factors. Restructuring of practice goals and quality benchmarks to incorporate health behavior (diet, PA, tobacco, body weight) and health factor (BP, cholesterol, glucose) interventions and targets for both primary and secondary prevention BP indicates blood pressure; and PA, physical activity. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 *Examples of approaches include mastery experiences (set a reasonable, proximal goal that the person can successfully achieve); vicarious experiences (have the person see someone with similar capabilities performing the behavior, such as walking on a treadmill or preparing a healthy meal); physiological feedback (explain to the patient when a change in their symptoms is related to worse or improved behaviors); and verbal persuasion (persuade the person that you believe in their capability to perform the behavior). †Motivational interviewing represents use of individual counseling to explore and resolve ambivalence toward changing behavior. Major principles include fostering the person’s own awareness and resolution of their ambivalence, as well as their own self-motivation to change, in a partnership with the counselor or provider. Modified from Artinian et al.40 Copyright © 2010, American Heart Association, Inc. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e21 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Table 2-4.  Evidence-Based Individual Approaches for Improving Health Behaviors and Health Factors in the Clinic Setting Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 2 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 2 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Table 2-6.  Summary of Evidence-Based Population Approaches for Improving Diet, Increasing Physical Activity, and Reducing Tobacco Use* Diet   Media and education Sustained, focused media and educational campaigns, using multiple modes, for increasing consumption of specific healthful foods or reducing consumption of specific less healthful foods or beverages, either alone (Class IIa; Level of Evidence B) or as part of multicomponent strategies (Class I; Level of Evidence B)†‡§ On-site supermarket and grocery store educational programs to support the purchase of healthier foods (Class IIa; Level of Evidence B)†   Labeling and information Mandated nutrition facts panels or front-of-pack labels/icons as a means to influence industry behavior and product formulations (Class IIa; Level of Evidence B)†   Economic incentives Subsidy strategies to lower prices of more healthful foods and beverages (Class I; Level of Evidence A)† Tax strategies to increase prices of less healthful foods and beverages (Class IIa; Level of Evidence B)† Changes in both agricultural subsidies and other related policies to create an infrastructure that facilitates production, transportation, and marketing of healthier foods, sustained over several decades (Class IIa; Level of Evidence B)†   Schools Multicomponent interventions focused on improving both diet and physical activity, including specialized educational curricula, trained teachers, supportive school policies, a formal physical education program, healthy food and beverage options, and a parental/family component (Class I; Level of Evidence A)† School garden programs, including nutrition and gardening education and hands-on gardening experiences (Class IIa; Level of Evidence A)† Fresh fruit and vegetable programs that provide free fruits and vegetables to students during the school day (Class IIa; Level of Evidence A)†   Workplaces Comprehensive worksite wellness programs with nutrition, physical activity, and tobacco cessation/prevention components (Class IIa; Level of Evidence A)† Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Increased availability of healthier food/beverage options and/or strong nutrition standards for foods and beverages served, in combination with vending machine prompts, labels, or icons to make healthier choices (Class IIa; Level of Evidence B)†   Local environment Increased availability of supermarkets near homes (Class IIa; Level of Evidence B)†‡‖   Restrictions and mandates Restrictions on television advertisements for less healthful foods or beverages advertised to children (Class I; Level of Evidence B)† Restrictions on advertising and marketing of less healthful foods or beverages near schools and public places frequented by youths (Class IIa; Level of Evidence B)† General nutrition standards for foods and beverages marketed and advertised to children in any fashion, including on-package promotion (Class IIa; Level of Evidence B)† Regulatory policies to reduce specific nutrients in foods (eg, trans fats, salt, certain fats) (Class I; Level of Evidence B)†§ Physical activity   Labeling and information Point-of-decision prompts to encourage use of stairs (Class IIa; Level of Evidence A)†   Economic incentives Increased gasoline taxes to increase active transport/commuting (Class IIa; Level of Evidence B)†   Schools Multicomponent interventions focused on improving both diet and physical activity, including specialized educational curricula, trained teachers, supportive school policies, a formal physical education program, serving of healthy food and beverage options, and a parental/family component (Class IIa; Level of Evidence A)† Increased availability and types of school playground spaces and equipment (Class I; Level of Evidence B)† Increased number of physical education classes, revised physical education curricula to increase time in at least moderate activity, and trained physical education teachers at schools (Class IIa; Level of Evidence A/Class IIb; Level of Evidence A¶)† Regular classroom physical activity breaks during academic lessons (Class IIa; Level of Evidence A)†§ (Continued ) e22 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 2   Workplaces CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Table 2-6. Continued Comprehensive worksite wellness programs with nutrition, physical activity, and tobacco cessation/prevention components (Class IIa; Level of Evidence A)† Structured worksite programs that encourage activity and also provide a set time for physical activity during work hours (Class IIa; Level of Evidence B)† Improving stairway access and appeal, potentially in combination with “skip-stop” elevators that skip some floors (Class IIa; Level of Evidence B)† Adding new or updating worksite fitness centers (Class IIa; Level of Evidence B)† Physical activity Continued   Local environment Improved accessibility of recreation and exercise spaces and facilities (eg, building of parks and playgrounds, increasing operating hours, use of school facilities during nonschool hours) (Class IIa; Level of Evidence B)† Improved land-use design (eg, integration and interrelationships of residential, school, work, retail, and public spaces) (Class IIa; Level of Evidence B)† Improved sidewalk and street design to increase active commuting (walking or bicycling) to school by children (Class IIa; Level of Evidence B)† Improved traffic safety (Class IIa; Level of Evidence B)† Improved neighborhood aesthetics (to increase activity in adults) (Class IIa; Level of Evidence B)† Improved walkability, a composite indicator that incorporates aspects of land-use mix, street connectivity, pedestrian infrastructure, aesthetics, traffic safety, and crime safety (Class IIa; Level of Evidence B)† Smoking Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019   Media and education Sustained, focused media and educational campaigns to reduce smoking, either alone (Class IIa; Level of Evidence B) or as part of larger multicomponent population-level strategies (Class I; Level of Evidence A)†   Labeling and information Cigarette package warnings, especially those that are graphic and health related (Class I; Level of Evidence B)†‡§   Economic incentives Higher taxes on tobacco products to reduce use and fund tobacco control programs (Class I; Level of Evidence A)†‡§   Schools and workplaces Comprehensive worksite wellness programs with nutrition, physical activity, and tobacco cessation/prevention components (Class IIa; Level of Evidence A)†   Local environment Reduced density of retail tobacco outlets around homes and schools (Class I; Level of Evidence B)† Development of community telephone lines for cessation counseling and support services (Class I; Level of Evidence A)†   Restrictions and mandates Community (city, state, or federal) restrictions on smoking in public places (Class I; Level of Evidence A)† Local workplace-specific restrictions on smoking (Class I; Level of Evidence A)†‡§ Stronger enforcement of local school-specific restrictions on smoking (Class IIa; Level of Evidence B)† Local residence-specific restrictions on smoking (Class IIa; Level of Evidence B)†§ Partial or complete restrictions on advertising and promotion of tobacco products (Class I; Level of Evidence B)† *The specific population interventions listed here are either a Class I or IIa recommendation with a Level of Evidence grade of either A or B. †At least some evidence from studies conducted in high-income Western regions and countries (eg, North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand). ‡At least some evidence from studies conducted in high-income non-Western regions and countries (eg, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore). §At least some evidence from studies conducted in low- or middle-income regions and countries (eg, Africa, China, Pakistan, India). ‖Based on cross-sectional studies only; only 2 longitudinal studies have been performed, with no significant relations seen. ¶Class IIa; Level of Evidence A for improving physical activity; Class IIb; Level of Evidence B for reducing adiposity. Reprinted from Mozaffarian et al.41 Copyright © 2012, American Heart Association, Inc. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e23 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 2 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 2-1. Incidence of cardiovascular disease according to the number of ideal health behaviors and health factors. Reprinted from Folsom et al12 with permission from the American College of Cardiology Foundation. Copyright © 2011, the American College of Cardiology Foundation. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 2-2. Prevalence (unadjusted) estimates of poor, intermediate, and ideal cardiovascular health for each of the 7 metrics of cardiovascular health in the AHA 2020 goals, among US children aged 12 to 19 years. AHA indicates American Heart Association. *Healthy Diet Score reflects 2013 to 2014 NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey). Source: National Center for Health Statistics, NHANES, 2015 to 2016. e24 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 2 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 2-3. Prevalence (unadjusted) estimates of poor, intermediate, and ideal cardiovascular health for each of the 7 metrics of cardiovascular health in the AHA 2020 goals among US adults aged 20 to 49 and ≥50 years. AHA indicates American Heart Association. *Healthy Diet Score reflects 2013 to 2014 NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey). Source: National Center for Health Statistics, NHANES, 2015 to 2016. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 2-4. Proportion (unadjusted) of US children aged 12 to 19 years meeting different numbers of criteria for ideal cardiovascular health, overall and by sex. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2013 to 2014. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e25 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 2 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 2-5. Age-standardized prevalence estimates of US adults aged ≥20 years meeting different numbers of criteria for ideal cardiovascular health, overall and by age and sex subgroups. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2013 to 2014. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 2-6. Age-standardized prevalence estimates of US adults aged ≥20 years meeting different numbers of criteria for ideal cardiovascular health, overall and in selected race subgroups. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013 to 2014. e26 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 2 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 2-7. Prevalence of meeting ≥5 criteria for ideal cardiovascular health among US adults aged ≥20 years (age standardized) and US children aged 12 to 19 years, overall and by sex. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2007 to 2008 and 2013 to 2014. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 2-8. Prevalence of meeting ≥5 criteria for ideal cardiovascular health among US adults aged ≥20 years (age standardized) and US children aged 12 to 19 years, by race/ethnicity. NH indicates non-Hispanic. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2013 to 2014. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e27 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 2 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 2-9. Age-standardized prevalence estimates of US adults meeting different numbers of criteria for ideal and poor cardiovascular health for each of the 7 metrics of cardiovascular health in the AHA 2020 goals among US adults aged ≥20 years. AHA indicates American Heart Association. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2013 to 2014. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 2-10. Trends in prevalence (unadjusted) of meeting criteria for ideal cardiovascular health for each of the 7 metrics among US children aged 12 to 19 years. Data for the Healthy Diet Score, based on a 2-day average intake, were only available for the 2003 to 2004, 2005 to 2006, 2007 to 2008, 2009 to 2010, and 2011 to 2012 NHANES cycles at the time of this analysis. NHANES indicates National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. *Because of changes in the physical activity questionnaire between different cycles of NHANES, trends over time for this indicator should be interpreted with caution, and statistical comparisons should not be attempted. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, NHANES, 1999 to 2000 through 2015 to 2016. e28 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 2 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 2-11. Age-standardized trends in prevalence of meeting criteria for ideal cardiovascular health for each of the 7 metrics among US adults aged ≥20 years. Data for the Healthy Diet Score, based on a 2-day average intake, were only available for the 2003 to 2004, 2005 to 2006, 2007 to 2008, 2009 to 2010, and 2011 to 2012 NHANES cycles at the time of this analysis. NHANES indicates National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. *Because of changes in the physical activity questionnaire between different cycles of NHANES, trends over time for this indicator should be interpreted with caution, and statistical comparisons should not be attempted. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, NHANES, 1999 to 2000 through 2015 to 2016. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 2-12. Prevalence of ideal, intermediate, and poor cardiovascular health metrics in 2006 (AHA 2020 Strategic Impact Goals baseline year) and 2020 projections assuming current trends continue. 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SMOKING/TOBACCO USE See Table 3-1 and Charts 3-1 through 3-6 Click here to return to the Table of Contents Tobacco use is one of the leading preventable causes of death in the United States and globally.1 Tobacco smoking, the most common form of tobacco use, is a major risk factor for CVD and stroke.2 The AHA has identified never having tried smoking or never having smoked a whole cigarette (for children) and never having smoked or having quit >12 months ago (for adults) as 1 of the 7 components of ideal cardiovascular health in Life’s Simple 7.3 Unless otherwise stated, throughout the rest of the chapter we will report tobacco use and smoking estimates from the NSDUH4 for adolescents (12–17 years of age) and from the NHIS5 for adults (≥18 years of age), because these data sources have more recent data. Other forms of tobacco use are becoming increasingly common. Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use, which involves inhalation of a vaporized liquid that includes nicotine, solvents, and flavoring (“vaping”), Abbreviations Used in Chapter 3 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 ACS AHA AIAN BRFSS CDC CHD CI CVD DALY DM EAGLES EVITA GBD HD HIV HR NH NHANES NHIS NNT NSDUH OR PAF PAR PATH RCT RR SAH SBP SHS UI WHO e32 acute coronary syndrome American Heart Association American Indian or Alaska Native Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Centers for Disease Control and Prevention coronary heart disease confidence interval cardiovascular disease disability-adjusted life-year diabetes mellitus Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Varenicline and Bupropion for Smoking Cessation in Subjects With and Without a History of Psychiatric Disorders Evaluation of Varenicline in Smoking Cessation for Patients Post-Acute Coronary Syndrome Global Burden of Disease heart disease human immunodeficiency virus hazard ratio non-Hispanic National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey National Health Interview Survey number needed to treat National Survey on Drug Use and Health odds ratio population attributable fraction population attributable risk Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health randomized controlled trial relative risk subarachnoid hemorrhage systolic blood pressure Strong Heart Study uncertainty interval World Health Organization March 5, 2019 has risen dramatically, particularly among young people. The variety of e-cigarette–related products has increased exponentially, giving rise to the more general term electronic nicotine delivery systems.6 Use of cigars, cigarillos, filtered cigars, and hookah also has become increasingly common in recent years. Thus, each section below will address the most recent statistical estimates for combustible cigarettes, electronic nicotine delivery systems, and other forms of tobacco use if such estimates are available. Prevalence (See Charts 3-1 through 3-4) Youth • Prevalence of cigarette use in the past month for adolescents aged 12 to 17 years by sex and race/ ethnicity in 2014 and 2015 is shown in Chart 3-1. • According to the NSDUH 2016 data, for adolescents aged 12 to 17 years4: — 5.3% (1  319  541) used tobacco products, and 3.4% (846 498) smoked cigarettes in the past month. — 1.4% (348 558) used smokeless tobacco in the past month. — Of adolescents who smoked, 15% (126 975) smoked cigarettes daily. — 1.8% (448 146) were current cigar smokers, and 0.5% (124 485) were current pipe tobacco smokers. • In 2015, tobacco use within the past month for youth 12 to 17 years of age varied slightly by region: 6.2% in the Northeast, 7.0% in the Midwest, 6.0% in the South, and 4.9% in the West.4 • In 2015, 21.6% of adults aged 18 to 20 years were current cigarette smokers compared with 8.7% of adolescents aged 16 to 17 years.4 • The PATH study assessed the use of different types of tobacco products, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, filtered cigars, pipe tobacco, hookah, snus pouches, smokeless tobacco, dissolvable tobacco, bidis, and kreteks. This study estimated that in 2013 to 2014, 8.9% of youth aged 12 to 18 years used some form of tobacco in the past 30 days, and 1.6% were daily users.7 • Data from the National Youth Tobacco Survey indicate that the percentage of high school students who used e-cigarettes (11.3%) exceeded the proportion using cigarettes (8.0%) in 2016 (Chart 3-2).8 Adults • According to the NHIS 2016 data, among adults ≥18 years of age6: Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  Benjamin et al • • • Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • • • • Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 adult females were current users of some form of tobacco.7 • E-cigarette prevalence in 2016 is shown in Chart 3-4. Incidence • According to the 2015 NSDUH, approximately 1.96 million people ≥12 years of age had smoked cigarettes for the first time within the past 12 months, a decrease from 2.3 million in 2012.4 The 2015 estimate averages out to ≈5390 new cigarette smokers every day. Of new smokers in 2015, 823 000 (42.1%) were 12 to 17 years old, 762 000 (39%) were 18 to 20 years old, and 287 000 (14.7%) were 21 to 25 years old; only 84 000 (4.3%) were ≥26 years when they first smoked cigarettes. • The number of new smokers 12 to 17 years of age (823 000) decreased from 2002 (1.3 million); however, new smokers 18 to 25 years of age increased from ≈600  000 in 2002 to 1.05 million in 2015. • According to the NHIS, in 2015, the average age for initiation of cigarette use was 17.9 years.5 • According to data from PATH, in youth 12 to 17 years of age, use of an e-cigarette was independently associated with combustible cigarette use 1 year later (OR, 1.87; 95% CI, 1.15–3.05). For youth who tried hookah, noncigarette combustible tobacco, or smokeless tobacco, a similar strength of association for tobacco use at 1 year was observed.12 Lifetime Risk and Cumulative Incidence in Youth (12 to 17 Years Old) in 2015 • Per NSDUH data for individuals aged 12 to 17 years, overall, the lifetime use of tobacco products declined from 18.5% to 17.3%, with lifetime cigarette use declining from 14.2% to 13.2% during the same time period (P<0.05 for both).4 • The lifetime use of tobacco products among adolescents 12 to 17 years old varied by the following4: — Sex: Lifetime use was higher among boys (19.1%) than girls (15.3%). — Race/ethnicity: Lifetime use was highest among whites (19.9%), followed by American Indians or Alaska Natives (19.6%), Hispanics or Latinos (14.5%), African Americans (13.8%), and Asians (7.7%). — Geographic division: The highest lifetime use was observed in the South (East South Central 22.8%), and the lowest was observed in the Pacific West (13.0%). March 5, 2019 e33 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES • — 15.5% of adults (37.8 million) are current smokers. — 17.5% of males and 13.5% of females are current smokers. — 13.1% of those 18 to 24 years of age, 17.6% of those 25 to 44 years of age, 18.0% of those 45 to 64 years of age, and 8.8% of those ≥65 years old are current smokers. — 31.8% of American Indians or Alaska Natives, 16.5% of blacks, 9% of Asians, 10.7% of Hispanics, and 16.6% of whites are current smokers. — 25.3% of people below the poverty level based on family income and family size are current smokers. 20.5% of lesbian/gay/bisexual individuals are current smokers. By region, the prevalence of current cigarette smokers was highest in the Midwest (18.5%) and lowest in the West (12.3%).7 In 2009, 42.4% of adults with HIV receiving medical care were current smokers.9 Using data from BRFSS 2016, the state with the highest age-adjusted percentage of current cigarette smokers was West Virginia (26.2%). The state with the lowest age-adjusted percentage of current cigarette smokers was Utah (8.7%) (Chart 3-3).9a In 2016, smoking prevalence was higher among adults ≥18 years of age who reported having a disability or activity limitation (21.2%) than among those reporting no disability or limitation (14.4%).7 9.3% of males and 33.6% of females with mental illness were current smokers.10 Among females who gave birth in 2016, 7.2% smoked cigarettes during pregnancy. Smoking prevalence during pregnancy was greatest for females aged 20 to 24 years (10.7%), followed by females aged 15 to 19 years (8.5%) and 25 to 29 years (8.2%).11 Rates were highest among NH American Indian or Alaska Native females (16.7%) and lowest in NH Asian females (0.6%). With respect to differences by education, cigarette smoking prevalence was highest among females who completed high school (12.2%), followed by females with less than high school education (11.7%). The PATH study assessed the use of different types of tobacco products, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, filtered cigars, pipe tobacco, hookah, snus pouches, smokeless tobacco, dissolvable tobacco, bidis, and kreteks. This study estimated that in 2013 to 2014, 34.8% of adult males and 20.8% of Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 3 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Adults • According to NSDUH data, the lifetime use of tobacco products in individuals aged ≥18 years declined significantly (P<0.01) between 2014 and 2015, from 71.1% to 68.7%, with cigarette use declining in the same interval from 65.9% to 63.1% (both P<0.01).4 Similar to the patterns in youth, lifetime risk of tobacco products varied by demographic factors: — Sex: Lifetime use was higher in males (78.1%) than females (60.0%). — Race/ethnicity: Lifetime use was highest in American Indians or Alaska Natives (75.9%) and whites (75.9%), followed by blacks (58.4%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (56.8%), Hispanics or Latinos (56.7%), and Asians (37.9%). • In 2015, the lifetime use of smokeless tobacco for adults ≥18 years of age was 17.4%. • Lifetime tobacco use for people with psychiatric diagnoses was 56.1%, 55.6%, and 70.1% in patients with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and schizophrenia, respectively.13 Mortality Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • Of risk factors evaluated by the US Burden of Disease Collaborators, tobacco use was the second-leading risk factor for death in the United States and the leading cause of DALYs, accounting for 11% of DALYs, in 2016.14 • Overall mortality among US smokers is 3 times higher than that for never-smokers.15 • On average, male smokers die 12 years earlier than male never-smokers, and female smokers die 11 years earlier than female never-smokers.9a,16 • Increased CVD mortality risks persist for older (≥60 years old) smokers as well. A meta-analysis comparing CVD risks in 503 905 cohort participants ≥60 years of age reported an HR for cardiovascular mortality of 2.07 (95% CI, 1.82–2.36) compared with never-smokers and 1.37 (95% CI, 1.25–1.49) compared with former smokers.18 • In a sample of Native Americans (SHS), among whom the prevalence of tobacco use is highest in the United States, the PAR for total mortality was 18.4% for males and 10.9% for females.19 • Since the first report on the dangers of smoking was issued by the US Surgeon General in 1964, tobacco control efforts have contributed to a reduction of 8 million premature smoking-attributable deaths.20 • If current smoking trends continue, 5.6 million US children will die of smoking prematurely during adulthood.21 e34 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 3 Secular Trends (See Charts 3-2 and 3-5) Youth The percentage of adolescents (12–17 years old) who reported smoking in the past month declined from 13% in 2002 to 3.4% in 2016 (Chart 3-5).22 The percentages for daily cigarette use among past-month cigarettesmoking adolescents were 31.8% in 2002 and 15% in 2016. Among high school students between 2011 and 2016, past-month cigarette smoking declined from 15.8% to 8.0% (Chart 3-2).8 Adults Since the US Surgeon General’s first report on the health dangers of smoking, age-adjusted rates of smoking among adults have declined, from 51% of males smoking in 1965 to 16.7% in 2015 and from 34% of females in 1965 to 13.6% in 2015, according to NHIS data.10,12 The decline in smoking, along with other factors (including improved treatment and reductions in the prevalence of risk factors such as uncontrolled hypertension and high cholesterol), is a contributing factor to secular declines in the HD death rate.16 • On the basis of weighted NHIS data, the current smoking status among 18- to 24-year-old men declined 46.5%, from 28.0% in 2005 to 15.0% in 2015; for 18- to 24-year-old females, smoking declined 47.0%, from 20.7% to 11.0%, over the same time period.10 On the basis of age-adjusted estimates in 2015, among people ≥65 years of age, 9.7% of males and 8.3% of females were current smokers. • From 2005 to 2015, adjusted prevalence rates for tobacco use in individuals with serious psychological distress (according to the Kessler Scale) went from 41.9% to 40.6%, which represents a nonsignificant decline; however, rates for people without serious psychological stress declined significantly, from 20.3% to 14.0%.10 Cardiovascular Health Impact • A 2010 report of the US Surgeon General on how tobacco causes disease summarized an extensive body of literature on smoking and CVD and the mechanisms through which smoking is thought to cause CVD.21 There is a sharp increase in CVD risk with low levels of exposure to cigarette smoke, including secondhand smoke, and a less rapid further increase in risk as the number of cigarettes per day increases. Similar health risks for CHD events are reported with regular cigar smoking as well.23 • Smoking is an independent risk factor for CHD and appears to have a multiplicative effect with the other major risk factors for CHD: high serum levels of lipids, untreated hypertension, and DM.21 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Healthcare Utilization: Hospital Discharges/Ambulatory Care Visits Cost • Each year from 2005 to 2009, US smoking-attributable economic costs were between $289 billion and $333 billion, including $133 billion to $176 billion for direct medical care of adults and $151 billion for lost productivity related to premature death.16 • In the United States, cigarette smoking was associated with 8.7% of annual aggregated healthcare spending from 2006 to 2010.35 • In 2016, $9.5 billion was spent on marketing cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in the United States.36 • 249 billion cigarettes were sold in the United States in 2017, which is a 3.5% decrease from the number sold in 2016.36 • Cigarette prices in the United States increased steeply between the early 1980s and 2016, in large part because of excise taxes on tobacco products.36 Smoking Prevention Tobacco 21 laws increase the minimum age of sale for tobacco products from 18 to 21 years. • Such legislation would likely reduce the rates of smoking during adolescence, a time during which Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 the majority of smokers start smoking, by limiting access, because most people who buy cigarettes for adolescents are <21 years of age.37 • In several towns where Tobacco 21 laws have been enacted, 47% reductions in smoking prevalence among high school students have been reported.36 • Furthermore, the National Academy of Medicine estimates that a nationwide Tobacco 21 law would result in 249 000 fewer premature deaths, 45 000 fewer lung cancer deaths, and 4.2 million fewer lost life-years among Americans born between 2010 and 2019.38 • As of March 30, 2018, 5 states (California, New Jersey, Oregon, Hawaii, and Maine) and at least 300 localities, including New York City, Chicago, San Antonio, Boston, Cleveland, and both Kansas Cities, have set the minimum age for the purchase of tobacco to 21 years.39 Awareness, Treatment, and Control Smoking Cessation • According to NHIS 2015 data, 59.1% of adult ever-smokers had stopped smoking.40 — The majority (68.0%) of adult smokers wanted to quit smoking; 55.4% had tried in the past year, 7.4% had stopped recently, and 57.2% had received healthcare provider advice to quit. — Receiving advice to quit smoking was lower in uninsured smokers and varied by race, with a lower prevalence in Asian (34.2%), American Indian/Alaska Native (38.1%), and Hispanic (42.2%) smokers than in white smokers (60.2%). — The period from 2000 to 2015 revealed significant increases in the prevalence of smokers who had tried to quit in the past year, had stopped recently, had a health professional recommend quitting, or had used cessation counseling or medication. — In 2015, less than one-third of smokers attempting to quit used evidence-based therapies: 4.7% used both counseling and medication, 6.8% used counseling, and 29.0% used medication (16.6% nicotine patch, 12.5% gum/lozenges, 2.4% nicotine spray/inhaler, 2.7% bupropion, and 7.9% varenicline). • Smoking cessation reduces the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality for smokers with and without CHD. — There is no convincing evidence to date that smoking fewer cigarettes per day reduces the risk of CVD, although in several studies, a doseresponse relationship has been seen among March 5, 2019 e35 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES • Cigarette smoking and other traditional CHD risk factors might have a synergistic interaction in HIVpositive individuals.24 • A meta-analysis of 75 cohort studies (≈2.4 million individuals) demonstrated a 25% greater risk for CHD in female smokers than in male smokers (RR, 1.25; 95% CI, 1.12–1.39).25 • Cigarette smoking is an independent risk factor for both ischemic stroke and SAH and has a synergistic effect on other stroke risk factors such as SBP26 and oral contraceptive use.27,28 • A meta-analysis comparing pooled data of ≈3.8 million smokers and nonsmokers found a similar risk of stroke associated with current smoking in females and males.26 • Current smokers have a 2- to 4-times increased risk of stroke compared with nonsmokers or those who have quit for >10 years.29,30 • Short-term exposure to water pipe smoking is associated with a significant increase in SBP and heart rate compared with nonsmoking control subjects,31 but long-term effects remain unclear. Current use of smokeless tobacco is associated with an increased risk of CVD events in cigarette nonsmokers.32 • The CVD risks associated with e-cigarette use are not known.33,34 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 3 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 current smokers between the number of cigarettes smoked per day and CVD incidence.15 — Quitting smoking at any age significantly lowers mortality from smoking-related diseases, and the risk declines more the longer the time since quitting smoking.2 Cessation appears to have both short-term (weeks to months) and long-term (years) benefits for lowering CVD risk. Overall, CVD risk appears to approach that of nonsmokers after ≈10 years of cessation. — Smokers who quit smoking at 25 to 34 years of age gained 10 years of life compared with those who continued to smoke. Those aged 35 to 44 years gained 9 years and those aged 45 to 54 years gained 6 years of life, on average, compared with those who continued to smoke.15 • Cessation medications (including sustainedrelease bupropion, varenicline, and nicotine gum, lozenge, nasal spray, and patch) are effective for helping smokers quit.41 • EVITA was an RCT that examined the efficacy of varenicline versus placebo for smoking cessation among smokers who were hospitalized for ACS. At 24 weeks, rates of smoking abstinence and reduction were significantly higher among patients randomized to varenicline. Point-prevalence abstinence rates were 47.3% in the varenicline group and 32.5% in the placebo group (P=0.012; NNT=6.8). Continuous abstinence rates and reduction rates (≥50% of daily cigarette consumption) were also higher in the varenicline group.42 • The EAGLES trial43 demonstrated the efficacy and safety of 12 weeks of varenicline, bupropion, or nicotine patch in motivated-to-quit smoking patients with major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social phobia, psychotic disorders including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders, and borderline personality disorder. Of note, these participants were all clinically stable from a psychiatric perspective and were believed not to be at high risk for self-injury.43 • Extended use of a nicotine patch (24 weeks compared with 8 weeks) has been demonstrated to be safe and efficacious in recent randomized clinical trials.44 • An RCT demonstrated the effectiveness of individual- and group-oriented financial incentives for tobacco abstinence through at least 12 months of follow-up.45 • In addition to medications, smoke-free policies, increases in tobacco prices, cessation advice from healthcare professionals, and quit-lines and e36 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 3 other counseling have contributed to smoking cessation.40,46 • Mass media antismoking campaigns, such as the CDC’s Tips campaign (Tips From Former Smokers), have been shown to reduce smoking-attributable morbidity and mortality and are cost-effective.47 • Despite states having collected $25.6 billion in 2012 from the 1998 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement and tobacco taxes, <2% of those funds are spent on tobacco prevention and cessation programs.48 Electronic Cigarettes (See Charts 3-2 and 3-5) • Electronic nicotine delivery systems, more commonly called electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes, are battery-operated devices that deliver nicotine, flavors, and other chemicals to the user in an aerosol. Although e-cigarettes were introduced less than a decade ago, there are currently >450 e-cigarette brands on the market, and sales in the United States were projected to be $2 billion in 2014. • Current e-cigarette user prevalence for 2016 is shown in Chart 3-4. • According to the National Youth Tobacco Survey, in 2016, e-cigarettes were the most commonly used tobacco products in youth: in the prior 30 days, 4.3% of middle school and 11.3% of high school students endorsed use (Chart 3-2).8 Despite a general trend of increased use between 2011 and 2016, the prevalence of e-cigarette use decreased between 2015 and 2016, from 5.3% to 4.3% in middle school students and from 16.0% to 11.3% in high school students. Among high school students, rates of use were most pronounced in males (13.1%) and NH whites (13.7%). In middle school students, higher rates were observed in males (5.1%) than females (3.4%) and in Hispanics (5.6%) than in other racial/ethnic groups (3.7% in NH white students and 4.0% in NH black students) • In 2014, 18.3 million US middle and high school students (68.9%) were exposed to e-cigarette advertising.4,49 • Among US adults, awareness and use of e-cigarettes has increased considerably.50 In 2014, 12.6% of all adults and nearly half (49%) of current daily cigarette smokers had tried an e-cigarette.51 • According to NHIS 2014 data, among US working adults, 3.8% (≈5.5 million) currently used e-cigarettes. The use of e-cigarettes was significantly higher among current smokers (16.2%) than among past smokers (4.3%) or never-smokers (0.5%). Similarly, prevalence was significantly Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Secondhand Smoke Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • Data from the US Surgeon General on the consequences of secondhand smoke indicate the following: — Nonsmokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke at home or at work increase their risk of developing CHD by 25% to 30%.21 — Exposure to secondhand smoke increases the risk of stroke by 20% to 30%, and it is associated with increased mortality (adjusted mortality rate ratio, 2.11) after a stroke.51 • A meta-analysis of 23 prospective and 17 casecontrol studies of cardiovascular risks associated with secondhand smoke exposure demonstrated 18%, 23%, 23%, and 29% increased risks for total mortality, total CVD, CHD, and stroke, respectively, in those exposed to secondhand smoke.52 • A meta-analysis of 24 studies demonstrates that secondhand smoke can increase risks for preterm birth by 20%.53 • As of April 1, 2018, 11 states (California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, and Vermont), the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico have passed comprehensive smokefree indoor air laws that include e-cigarettes. These laws prohibit smoking and the use of e-cigarettes in indoor areas of private work sites, restaurants, and bars.39 • Pooled data from 17 studies in North America, Europe, and Australia suggest that smoke-free legislation can reduce the incidence of acute coronary events by 10%.54 • The percentage of the US nonsmoking population with serum cotinine ≥0.05 ng/mL (which indicates exposure to secondhand smoke) declined from 52.5% in 1999 to 2000 to 25.3% in 2011 to 2012, with declines occurring for both children and adults. During 2011 to 2012, the percentage of nonsmokers with detectable serum cotinine was 40.6% for those 3 to 11 years of age, 33.8% for those 12 to 19 years of age, and 21.3% for those ≥20 years of age. The percentage was higher for NH blacks (46.8%) than for NH whites (21.8%) and Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Mexican Americans (23.9%). People living below the poverty level (43.2%) and those living in rental housing (36.8%) had higher rates of secondhand smoke exposure than their counterparts (21.1% of those living above the poverty level and 19.0% of those who owned their homes; NHANES).55 Family History and Genetics • Genetic factors might contribute to smoking behavior; several loci have been identified that are associated with smoking initiation, number of cigarettes smoked per day, and smoking cessation.55 • Genetics might also modify adverse cardiovascular health outcomes among smokers, with variation in ADAMTS7 associated with loss of cardioprotection in smokers.56 Global Burden of Tobacco Use (See Table 3-1 and Chart 3-6) • Although tobacco use in the United States has been declining, the absolute number of tobacco users worldwide has climbed steeply.42 • On the basis of the GBD synthesis of >2800 data sources, the age-standardized global prevalence of daily smoking in 2016 was 25.1% (95% UI, 22.7%–28.7%) in males and 7.9% (95% UI, 6.5%–10.6%) in females. The investigators estimate that since 1990, smoking rates have declined globally by 29.6% in males and 28.6% in females.1 • The GBD 2016 study used statistical models and data on incidence, prevalence, case fatality, excess mortality, and cause-specific mortality to estimate disease burden for 315 diseases and injuries in 195 countries and territories. Eastern and Central Europe, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and southern sub-Saharan Africa have the highest mortality rates attributable to tobacco (Chart 3-6).57 • The number of smokers was estimated to have grown from 721 million in 1980 to 967 million in 2012.58 • Worldwide, ≈80% of smokers live in low- and middle-income countries.59 • Tobacco smoking (including secondhand smoke) caused an estimated 7.1 million deaths in 2016. Among the leading risk factors for death, smoking ranked fourth in DALYs globally.14 • The WHO estimated that the economic cost of smoking-attributable diseases accounted for US $422 billion, which represented ≈5.7% of global health expenditures.60 The total economic costs, including both health expenditures and lost productivity, amounted to approximately US $1436 billion, which was roughly equal to 1.8% of the March 5, 2019 e37 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES higher among males (4.5%), NH whites (4.5%), younger adults (18–24 years; 5.1%), individuals without health insurance (5.9%), individuals with incomes <$35 000, and those residing in the Midwest (4.5%).52 • Effective August 8, 2016, the US Food and Drug Administration’s Deeming Rule prohibited sale of e-cigarettes to individuals <18 years of age.53 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 3 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 3 world’s annual gross domestic product. The WHO further estimated that 40% of the expenditures were in developing countries. • To help combat the global problem of tobacco exposure, in 2003 the WHO adopted the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control treaty. From this emerged a set of evidence-based policies with the goal of reducing the demand for tobacco, entitled MPOWER. MPOWER policies outline the following strategies for nations to reduce tobacco use: (1) monitor tobacco use and prevention policies; (2) protect individuals from tobacco smoke; (3) offer to help with tobacco cessation; (4) warn about tobacco-related dangers; (5) enforce bans on tobacco advertising; (6) raise taxes on tobacco; and (7) reduce the sale of cigarettes. More than half of all nations have implemented at least 1 MPOWER policy.‍61 Table 3-1.  Deaths Caused by Tobacco Smoke Worldwide, by Sex Males and Females Males Females 7.2 (6.5 to 7.8) 5.2 (4.7 to 5.7) 1.9 (1.7 to 2.2) Percent change in total number from 1990 to 2015 21.5 (15.8 to 27.2) 26.4 (20.4 to 32.9) 9.9 (1.2 to 19.1) Percent change in total number from 2005 to 2015 4.2 (0.9 to 7.6) 6.8 (3.1 to 10.7) -2.3 (-7.5 to 3.7) Mortality rate per 100 000 in 2015 110.7 (101.0 to 120.3) 177.2 (160.2 to 193.7) 55.2 (48.8 to 61.9) Percent change in rate from 2005 to 2015 −20.3 (−22.8 to −17.7) −18.9 (−21.7 to −16.0) −25.2 (−29.1 to −20.5) Percent change in rate from 1990 to 2015 −33.3 (−36.4 to −30.1) −32.8 (−35.8 to −29.5) −38.4 (−43.7 to −33.2) Total number of deaths in 2015, millions PAF in 2015, % 12.8 (11.7 to 13.9) 16.9 (15.4 to 18.4) 7.8 (6.9 to 8.7) Percent change in PAF from 1990 to 2015 4.4 (−0.1 to 8.5) 3.7 (−0.1 to 7.4) −0.4 (−7.9 to 7.0) Percent change in PAF from 2005 to 2015 0.1 (−2.4 to 2.6) −0.1 (−2.4 to 2.2) −3.0 (−7.4 to 2.2) Rates are most current data available as of 2015. Rates are per 100 000 people. Values in parentheses represent 95% CIs. PAF indicates population attributable fraction. Source: Global Burden of Disease Study 2015, Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation.62 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 3-1. Prevalence (%) of cigarette use in the past month for adolescents aged 12 to 17 years by sex and race/ethnicity (NSDUH, 2014 and 2015). Because of methodological differences among the NSDUH, the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, the National Youth Tobacco Survey, and other surveys, percentages of cigarette smoking measured by these surveys are not directly comparable. Notably, school-based surveys might include students who are 18 years old, who are legally permitted to smoke and have higher rates of smoking. AIAN indicates American Indian or Alaska Native; NH, non-Hispanic; and NSDUH, National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Data derived from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, NSDUH.63 e38 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 3 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 3-2. Estimated percentage of high school students who have used any tobacco products,* ≥2 tobacco products,†‡ and select tobacco products§ in the past 30 days (National Youth Tobacco Survey, 2011–2016). *Any tobacco use is defined as past 30-day use of cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), hookahs, pipe tobacco, and/or bidis. †Use of ≥2 tobacco products is defined as past 30-day use of ≥2 of the following product types: cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes, hookahs, pipe tobacco, or bidis. ‡Use of ≥2 tobacco products demonstrated a nonlinear change (P<0.05). §E-cigarettes and hookahs demonstrated a linear increase (P<0.05). Cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco demonstrated a linear decrease (P<0.05). Pipe tobacco and bidis demonstrated a nonlinear decrease (P<0.05). Data derived from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Youth Tobacco Survey.64 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 3-3. Age-adjusted prevalence (%) of current cigarette smoking for adults, by state: United States (BRFSS, 2016). BRFSS indicates Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System; GU, Guam; PR, Puerto Rico; and VI, Virgin Islands. Data derived from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.65 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e39 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 3 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 3-4. Prevalence (age-adjusted) of current e-cigarette use (BRFSS, 2016). BRFSS indicates Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System; GU, Guam; PR, Puerto Rico; and VI, Virgin Islands. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 3-5. Past month cigarette use among people ≥12 years of age, by age group: percentages, 2002 to 2016 (NHIS, 2002–2016; NSDUH, 2002– 2016). NSDUH indicates National Survey on Drug Use and Health; and NHIS, National Health Interview Survey. Data derived from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Center for Health Statistics and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (NSDUH).63 e40 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 3 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 3-6. Age-standardized global mortality rates attributable to tobacco per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. 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PHYSICAL INACTIVITY See Charts 4-1 through 4-13 Click here to return to the Table of Contents Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for CVD and stroke.1 Meeting the guidelines for PA is one of the AHA’s 7 components of ideal cardiovascular health for both children and adults.2 The AHA and 2008 federal guidelines for PA recommend that children get at least 60 minutes of PA daily (including aerobic and muscleand bone-strengthening activity).3 In 2015, on the Abbreviations Used in Chapter 4 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 AF AHA AMI BMI BP CAD CHD CI CVD DBP DM ED EF GBD GED HBP HDL HDL-C HF HR LDL-C LIFE MET MI MSA NAVIGATOR NH NHANES NHIS OR PA PAD PAR QALY RCT REGARDS RR SBP SD SES TC VTE WC WHI WHO YRBSS e44 atrial fibrillation American Heart Association acute myocardial infarction body mass index blood pressure coronary artery disease coronary heart disease confidence interval cardiovascular disease diastolic blood pressure diabetes mellitus emergency department ejection fraction Global Burden of Disease General Educational Development high blood pressure high-density lipoprotein high-density lipoprotein cholesterol heart failure hazard ratio low-density lipoprotein cholesterol Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders metabolic equivalent myocardial infarction Metropolitan Statistical Area Long-term Study of Nateglinide + Valsartan to Prevent or Delay Type II Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiovascular Complications non-Hispanic National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey National Health Interview Survey odds ratio physical activity peripheral artery disease population attributable risk quality-adjusted life-year randomized controlled trial Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke relative risk systolic blood pressure standard deviation socioeconomic status total cholesterol venous thromboembolism waist circumference Women’s Health Initiative World Health Organization Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System March 5, 2019 basis of survey interviews,4 only 27.1% of high school students reported achieving at least 60 minutes of daily PA, which is likely an overestimation of those actually meeting the guidelines.5,6 The 2008 federal guidelines recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity (or an equivalent combination) per week and perform muscle-strengthening activities at least 2 days per week.3 In a nationally representative sample of adults, only 22.5% of adults reported participating in adequate leisure-time aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity to meet these criteria (Chart 4-1), but they were not asked to report activity accumulated during occupational, transportation, or domestic duties.7 Being physically active is an important aspect of overall health. PA not only reduces premature mortality but also improves risk factors for CVD (such as HBP and high cholesterol) and reduces the likelihood of diseases related to CVD, including CHD, HF, stroke, type 2 DM, and sudden heart attacks.3 Benefits from PA are seen for all ages and groups, including children and older adults, pregnant females, and people with disabilities and chronic conditions. Therefore, the 2008 federal guidelines recommend being as physically active as abilities and conditions allow and, if not currently meeting the recommendations, increasing PA gradually.3 Ahead of the new 2018 federal guidelines, the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee published a report providing an even clearer message for individuals not meeting the 150 minutes of moderate PA per week guideline, stating that even small increases in moderate-intensity PA or replacing sedentary time with light-intensity PA could provide health benefits.8 Defining and Measuring PA There are 4 dimensions of PA (mode or type, frequency, duration, and intensity) and 4 common domains for adults (occupational, domestic, transportation, and leisure time).5 For children, there are additional considerations of structured PA in schools and communities. The federal guidelines specify the suggested frequency, duration, and intensity of activity. Historically, recommendations on PA for health purposes have focused on leisure-time activity. However, because all domains of PA could have an impact on health, and because an increase in 1 domain can sometimes be compensated for by a decrease in another domain, ideally data will be collected on all dimensions and domains of PA.5 There are 2 broad categories of methods to assess PA: (1) subjective methods that use questionnaires and diaries/logs and (2) objective methods that use wearable monitors (pedometers, accelerometers, etc). Studies that compare the findings between subjective and objective methods have found that there is marked Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  Benjamin et al Prevalence Youth Meeting the Activity Recommendations (See Charts 4-2 through 4-4) • On the basis of self-reported PA (YRBSS, 2015)4: — The prevalence of high school students who met aerobic activity recommendations of ≥60 minutes of PA on all 7 days of the week was 27.1% nationwide and declined from 9th (31.0%) to 12th (23.5%) grades. At each grade level, the prevalence was higher in boys than in girls. — More than double the percentage of high school–aged boys (36.0%) than girls (17.7%) reported having been physically active ≥60 minutes per day on all 7 days (Chart 4-2). ▪ The prevalence of students meeting activity recommendations on ≥5 days Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 per week was higher among NH white boys (62.0%), NH black boys (52.2%), and Hispanic boys (53.5%) than NH white girls (43.5%), NH black girls (33.4%), and Hispanic girls (33.1%) (Chart 4-2). — 14.3% of students reported that they did not participate in ≥60 minutes of any kind of PA on any 1 of the previous 7 days. Girls were more likely than boys to report this level of inactivity (17.5% versus 11.1%), with black girls reporting the highest rate of inactivity (25.2%) (Chart 4-3). • With regard to objectively measured moderate to vigorous PA (based on age-specific criteria for accelerometer cutpoints; NHANES, 2003–2004)6: — Only 8% of 12- to 19-year-olds accumulated ≥60 minutes of moderate to vigorous PA on ≥5 days per week, whereas 42% of 6- to 11-year-olds achieved similar activity levels.6 — More boys than girls met PA recommendations (≥60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity) on ≥5 days per week.6 • With regard to objectively measured cardiorespiratory fitness (NHANES, 2012)15: — For adolescents aged 12 to 15 years, boys in all age groups were more likely to have adequate levels of cardiorespiratory fitness than girls (Chart 4-4).15 • With regard to self-reported muscle-strengthening activities (YRBSS, 2015)4: — The proportion of high school students who participated in muscle-strengthening activities on ≥3 days of the week was 53.4% nationwide and declined from 9th grade (males 64.9%, females 48.2%) to 12th grade (males 59.9%, females 39.9%). — More high school boys (63.7%) than girls (42.7%) reported having participated in muscle-strengthening activities on ≥3 days of the week. Structured Activity Participation in Schools and Sports • In 2015, only 29.8% of students attended physical education classes in school daily (33.8% of boys and 25.5% of girls; YRBSS).4 • Daily physical education class participation declined from the 9th grade (44.6% for boys, 39.5% for girls) through the 12th grade (27.9% for boys, 16.0% for girls; YRBSS).4 • Just over half (57.6%) of high school students played on at least 1 school or community sports team in the previous year: 53.0% of girls and 62.2% of boys (YRBSS).4 March 5, 2019 e45 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 discordance between self-reported and measured PA, with respondents often overstating their PA, especially the intensity.5,6 Another consideration in the measurement of PA is that surveys often ask only about leisure-time PA, which represents PA obtained from a single domain. People who obtain high PA in other domains might be less likely to engage in leisure-time PA. Although they might meet the federal PA guidelines, people who spend considerable time and physical effort in occupational, domestic, or transportation activities/ domains might be less likely to be identified as meeting the guidelines. PA and cardiorespiratory fitness provide distinct metrics in assessment of CVD risk.9 Poor cardiorespiratory (or aerobic) fitness might be a stronger predictor of adverse cardiometabolic and cardiovascular outcomes such as CHD, stroke, and HF than traditional risk factors.10–12Although many studies have shown that increasing the amount and quality of PA can improve cardiorespiratory fitness, other factors can contribute, such as a genetic predisposition to perform aerobic exercise.13 Because cardiorespiratory fitness is directly measured and reflects both participation in PA and the state of physiological systems affecting performance, the relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness and clinical outcomes is stronger than the relationship of PA to a series of clinical outcomes.9 Unlike health behaviors such as PA and risk factors that are tracked by federally funded programs (NHIS, NHANES, etc),6,14 there are no national data on adult cardiorespiratory fitness, although the development of a national cardiorespiratory fitness registry has been proposed.9 Such additional data on the cardiorespiratory fitness levels of Americans could give a fuller and more accurate picture of physical fitness levels.9 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 4 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Television/Video/Computers (See Chart 4-5) Research suggests that screen time (watching television or using a computer) can lead to less PA among children.16 In addition, television viewing time is associated with poor nutritional choices, overeating, and weight gain (Chapter 5, Nutrition). • In 2015 (YRBSS)4: — Nationwide, 41.7% of high school students used a computer for activities other than school work (eg, videogames or other computer games) for ≥3 hours per day on an average school day. — The prevalence of using computers ≥3 hours per day (for activities other than school work) was highest among NH black girls (48.4%), followed by Hispanic girls (47.4%), Hispanic boys (45.1%), NH black boys (41.2%), NH white boys (38.9%), and NH white girls (38.3%) (Chart 4-5). — The prevalence of watching television ≥3 hours per day was highest among NH black girls (41.5%) and boys (37.0%), followed by Hispanic girls (29.2%) and boys (27.4%) and NH white boys (21.4%) and girls (18.8%). • A report from the Kaiser Family Foundation (using data from 2009) reported that 8- to 18-year-olds spent an average of 33 minutes per day talking on the phone and 49 minutes using their phone to access media (music, games, or videos).17 In addition to other cell phone use, 7th to 12th graders spent an average of 95 minutes per day text messaging. Surveys such as YRBSS have not historically asked about cell phone use specifically and are thus likely underestimates of total screen-time use. Adults Meeting the Activity Recommendations (See Charts 4-1 and 4-6 through 4-10) • With regard to self-reported leisure-time aerobic and muscle-strengthening PA (NHIS, 2016)7: — 22.5% of adults met the 2008 federal PA guidelines for both aerobic and strengthening activity, an important component of overall physical fitness, based on only reporting leisure-time activity (Chart 4-1). • For self-reported leisure-time aerobic PA (NHIS, 2016)7: — The age-adjusted proportion who reported meeting the 2008 aerobic PA guidelines for Americans (≥150 minutes of moderate PA or 75 minutes of vigorous PA or an equivalent combination each week) through leisuretime activities was 59.7% and 53.6% for NH white males and females, 51.0% and 39.1% for NH black males and females, and 46.4% e46 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 4 • • • • • and 41.8% for Hispanic males and females, respectively. Among both males and females, NH whites were more likely to meet the PA aerobic guidelines with leisure-time activity than NH blacks and Hispanics. For each racial/ethnic group, males had higher PA than females (Chart 4-6). — Among adults ≥25 years of age, 32.4% of participants with no high school diploma, 40.8% of those with a high school diploma or GED high school equivalency credential, 51.4% of those with some college, and 64.9% of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher met the federal guidelines for aerobic PA through leisure-time activities (Chart 4-7). Adults residing in urban areas (metropolitan statistical areas) are more likely to meet the federal aerobic PA guidelines through leisure-time activities than those residing in rural areas (53.7% versus 46.2%) (Chart 4-8).7 Adults living below 200% of the poverty level are less likely to meet the federal PA guidelines through leisure-time activities than adults living at >200% above the poverty level (Chart 4-9).7 13.5 % of people with disabilities and 24.3% of people without disabilities meet both the aerobic and muscle-strengthening guidelines (Chart 4-10).7 In 2016, 26.9% of adults reported that they do not engage in leisure-time PA (no sessions of leisure time PA of ≥10 minutes in duration; Chart 4-11).7 Among adults 20 to 59 years of age, 3.8% of males and 3.2% of females met recommendations to engage in moderate to vigorous PA for 30 minutes (in sessions of ≥10 minutes) on ≥5 of 7 days.6 It is also important to consider that using data accumulated only in ≥10-minute bouts could remove up to 75% of moderate activity.18 — These data also revealed that rural US residents performed less moderate to vigorous PA than urban residents, but rural residents spent more time in lighter-intensity PA (accelerometer counts per minute: 760–2020) than their urban resident counterparts.19 — In a review examining self-reported versus directly measured PA (eg, accelerometers, pedometers, indirect calorimetry, doubly labeled water, heart rate monitor), 60% of respondents self-reported higher values of activity than what was measured by use of direct methods.20 Among males, selfreported PA was 44% greater than directly measured values; among females, selfreported activity was 138% greater than directly measured PA.20 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Structured Activity Participation in Leisure-Time, Domestic, Occupational, and Transportation Activities • Individuals from urban areas who participated in NHANES 2003 to 2006 reported participating in more transportation activity, but rural individuals reported spending more time in household PA and more total PA than urban individuals, possibly explaining the higher levels of light activity of rural individuals observed by objective methods.19 • At this time, it is unclear which construct of PA (domestic, occupational, or transportation) contributes to the higher objectively measured PA21 but lower subjectively measured PA14 for Hispanic individuals, or whether these differences are caused by overreporting or underreporting of leisure-time PA. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • A 1-day assessment indicated that the mean prevalence of any active transportation was 10.3% using 2012 data from the American Time Use Study. NH whites reported the lowest active transport, only 9.2%, of any racial/ethnic group. Roughly 11.0% of Hispanics, 13.4% of NH blacks, and 15.0% of other NH individuals reported participating in any active transportation on the previous day.24 Mortality Self-Reported Physical Inactivity and Mortality • Physical inactivity is the fourth-leading risk factor for global death, responsible for 1 to 2 million deaths annually.25,26 The adjusted population attributable fraction for achieving <150 minutes of moderate to vigorous PA per week was 8.0% for all-cause and 4.6% for major CVD in a study of 17 low-, middle-, and high-income countries in 130 843 participants without preexisting CVD.27 • A similar analysis in the US using NHIS data from 1990 to 1991 (N=67 762) found that after 20 years of follow-up, 8.7% of all-cause mortality was attributed to levels of PA that were <150 minutes of moderate-intensity equivalent activity per week.28 • A study of US adults that linked a large, nationally representative sample of 10 535 participants (NHANES) to death records found that meeting the aerobic PA guidelines reduced all-cause mortality, with an HR of 0.64 (95% CI, 0.52–0.79), after adjustment for potential confounding factors. Furthermore, for adults not meeting the aerobic PA guidelines, engaging in muscle-strengthening activity ≥2 times a week was associated with a 44% lower adjusted HR for all-cause mortality.29 • A meta-analysis of 9 cohort studies, representing 122 417 patients, found that as little as 15 minutes of daily moderate to vigorous PA reduced all-cause mortality in adults ≥60 years of age. This protective effect of PA was dose dependent; the most rapid reduction in mortality per minute of added PA was for those at the lowest levels of PA. These findings suggest that older adults can benefit from PA time far below the amount recommended by the federal guidelines.30 • In a pooled study of >600 000 participants,31 an inverse dose-response relationship was observed between level of self-reported leisure-time PA (HR, 0.80 [95% CI, 0.78–0.82] for less than the recommended minimum of the PA guidelines; HR, 0.69 [95% CI, 0.67–0.70] for 1–2 times the recommended minimum; and HR, 0.63 [95% CI, 0.62– 0.65] for 2–3 times the minimum) and mortality, with the upper threshold for mortality benefit March 5, 2019 e47 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • With regard to objectively measured moderate to vigorous PA (accelerometer counts per minute >2020; NHANES, 2003–2004)6: — Among those ≥60 years of age, adherence to PA recommendations was 2.5% in males and 2.3% in females.6 — In contrast to self-reported PA, which suggested that NH whites had the higher levels of PA,14 data from objectively measured PA revealed that Hispanic participants had higher total PA and moderate to vigorous PA compared with NH white or black participants (≥20 years old).6,21 • Levels of activity declined sharply after the age of 50 years in all groups.18 In a recent study of almost 5000 British males, in those with low PA in midlife, retirement and the development of cardiovascular-related conditions were identified as factors predicting a decrease in PA over 20 years of follow-up, but for males who were more active in middle age, retirement was observed to be a time of increasing PA.22 • A Nielsen Report using data from 2017 reported that adults spent an average of 5 hours 5 minutes per day watching television (including live television and other television-connected devices such as DVDs or playing video games on a console) and an hour and a half each day on computers or tablets.23 Adult smartphone app/web use was reported as 2 hours 28 minutes per day using data collected from 12 500 smartphone users in 2017.23 These technology use behaviors could influence time spent in PA and sedentary time. — Of particular concern, black adults spent an average of 7 hours 13 minutes per day watching television. Black and Hispanic adults had the highest smartphone use compared with other racial/ethnic groups.23 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 4 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 occurring at 3 to 5 times the PA recommendations (HR, 0.61; 95% CI, 0.59–0.62). Furthermore, there was no evidence of harm associated with performing ≥10 times the recommended minimum (HR, 0.68; 95% CI, 0.59–0.78).31 • Similarly, a population-based cohort in New South Wales, Australia, of 204 542 adults followed up for an average of 6.5 years evaluated the relationship of PA to mortality risk. It found that compared with those who reported no moderate to vigorous PA, the adjusted HRs for all-cause mortality were 0.66 (95% CI, 0.61–0.71) for those reporting 10 to 149 min/wk, 0.53 (95% CI, 0.48–0.57) for those reporting 150 to 299 min/wk, and 0.46 (95% CI, 0.43–0.49) for those reporting ≥300 min/wk of activity.32 • In the Women’s Health Study (N=28 879; mean age, 62 years), females participating in strength training (1–19, 20–59, and 60–149 min/wk compared with 0 min/wk) had lower risk of all-cause mortality (HR [95% CI], 0.73 [0.65–0.82], 0.71 [0.62–0.82], and 0.81 [0.67–0.97], respectively), but performing ≥150 min/wk strength training was not associated with lower risk of all-cause mortality (HR, 1.10; 95% CI, 0.77–1.56) because of very wide CIs.33 • A meta-analysis also revealed an association between participating in more transportationrelated PA and lower all-cause mortality risk.34 In contrast, higher occupational PA has been associated with higher mortality in males but not females.35 It is unclear whether confounding factors such as fitness, SES, or other domains of PA might impact this relationship. • In a longitudinal cohort study of 263 540 participants from the UK Biobank cohort, commuting by bicycle was associated with a lower risk of CVD mortality and all-cause mortality (HR, 0.48 and 0.59, respectively). Commuting by walking was associated with a lower risk of CVD mortality (HR, 0.64) but not all-cause mortality.36 • In a study involving 55 137 adults followed up over an average of 15 years, running even 5 to 10 min/d and at slow speeds (<6 mph) was associated with a markedly reduced risk of CVD and of death attributable to all causes.37 • In the Southern Community Cohort Study of 63 308 individuals followed up for >6.4 years, more time spent being sedentary (>12 h/d versus <5.76 h/d) was associated with a 20% to 25% increased risk of all-cause mortality in both black and white adults. Both PA (beneficial) and sedentary time (detrimental) were associated with mortality risk.38 • In a meta-analysis of 13 studies evaluating the association between sedentary time and all-cause e48 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 4 mortality, higher sedentary time was associated with a 22% higher risk of all-cause mortality (HR, 1.22; 95% CI, 1.09–1.41). This association was more pronounced at lower levels of PA than at higher levels.39 • A meta-analysis that included >1 million participants across 16 studies compared the risk associated with sitting time and television viewing in physically active and inactive study participants. For inactive individuals (defined as the lowest quartile of PA), those sitting >8 h/d had a higher all-cause mortality risk than those sitting <4 h/d. For active individuals (top quartile for PA), sitting time was not associated with all-cause mortality, but active people who watched television ≥5 h/d did have higher mortality risk.40 Objectively Measured Physical Inactivity/ Sedentary Time and Mortality • In a subsample of NHANES (participants with objectively measured PA and between the ages of 50 and 79 years [N=3029]), models that replaced sedentary time with 10 min/d of moderate to vigorous PA were associated with lower all-cause mortality (HR, 0.70; 95% CI, 0.57–0.85) after 5 to 8 years of follow-up. Even substituting in 10 min/d of light activity was associated with lower all-cause mortality (HR, 0.91; 95% CI, 0.86–0.96).41 • In an analysis from the Women’s Health Study, objective measures of PA and sedentary behavior using an accelerometer were associated with allcause mortality. The highest levels of overall PA volume, as measured by the accelerometer, were associated with 60% to 70% lower risk of allcause mortality. This inverse association between overall PA and all-cause mortality was largely driven by the moderate to vigorous PA levels; light PA or sedentary behavior was not associated with mortality risk in this cohort after accounting for moderate to vigorous PA.42 • In a cohort study of 7985 middle- and older-aged US adults, the REGARDS study objectively measured total sedentary time (HR [95% CI] for highest versus lowest quartile of total sedentary time, 2.63 [1.60–4.30]) and longer sedentary bouts (HR, 1.96; 95% CI, 1.31–2.93) were both associated with higher risk of all-cause mortality.43 Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Mortality • The Cooper Center Longitudinal Study, an analysis conducted on 16 533 participants, revealed that across all risk factor strata, the presence of low cardiorespiratory fitness was associated with a greater risk of CVD death over a mean followup of 28 years.44 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Secular Trends Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Youth In 2015 (YRBSS)4: • Among students nationwide, there was a significant increase in the number of individuals reporting participation in muscle-strengthening activities on ≥3 days per week, from 47.8% in 1991 to 53.4% in 2015; however, the prevalence did not change substantively from 2013 (51.7%) to 2015 (53.4%). • A significant increase occurred in the number of youth reporting having used computers not for school work for ≥3 h/d compared with 2003 (22.1% versus 41.7% in 2015). The prevalence increased from 2003 to 2009 (22.1% versus 24.9%) and then increased more rapidly from 2009 to 2015 (24.9% versus 41.7%). — From 2004 to 2009, the Kaiser Family Foundation reported that the proportion of 8- to 18-year-olds who owned their own cell phone increased from 39% to 66%,17 which could also contribute to higher exposure to screen time in children. • Nationwide, the number of high school students who reported attending physical education classes at least once per week did not change substantively between 2013 (48.0%) and 2015 (51.6%). — The number of high school students reporting attending daily physical education classes changed in nonlinear ways over time. Attendance initially decreased from 1991 to 1995 (from 41.6% to 25.4%) and did not substantively change between 1995, 2013, and 2015 (25.4%, 29.4%, and 29.8%, respectively). • The prevalence of high school students playing ≥1 team sport in the past year did not substantively change between 2013 (54.0%) and 2015 (57.6%). In 2012, the prevalence of adolescents aged 12 to 15 years with adequate levels of Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 cardiorespiratory fitness (based on age- and sexspecific standards) was 42.2% (Chart 4-3), down from 52.4% in 1999 to 2000.15 Adults (See Charts 4-11 and 4-12) • The prevalence of physical inactivity among adults ≥18 years of age, overall and by sex, has decreased from 1998 to 2016, with the largest drop occurring in the past decade, from 40.2% to 26.9% between 2005 and 2016, respectively (Chart 4-11).7,47 The prevalence of physical inactivity has surpassed the target for Healthy People 2020, which was 32.6%.47 • A 2.3% decline in physical inactivity between 1980 and 2000 was estimated to have prevented or postponed ≈17 445 deaths (≈5%) attributable to CHD in the United States.48 • The age-adjusted percentage of US adults who reported meeting both the muscle-strengthening and aerobic guidelines increased from 14.4% in 1998 to 21.4% in 2015 (Chart 4-12).14 The percentage of US adults who reported meeting the aerobic guideline increased from 40.1% in 1998 to 49.7% in 2015.14,49 • Although it appears that leisure-time PA has been increasing in recent years, trends in technology behavior could influence both PA and sedentary time. Nielsen reports of adult smartphone app/ web use comparing data collected in 2012 and 2014 (48 min/d and 1 hour 25 minutes per day, respectively)47 to 2017 (2 hours 28 minutes per day)50 suggest extreme increases in use over the past few years. Although they acknowledge that there were inconsistent methods in data collection among these different reports, the reported changes in technology behavior over such a short period of time are striking. — During this time period, from 2012 to 2017, television viewing decreased from 5 hours 28 minutes per day to 5 hours 5 minutes per day. Time spent on a computer decreased from 1 hour 3 minutes to <52 minutes in 2017. However, in 2017, tablet use was also measured and contributed to screen time, at 34 min/d. — The relationships between changes in technology habits and sedentary time have not been measured systematically. Complications of Physical Inactivity: The Cardiovascular Health Impact Youth • In a study from the NHANES cohort, of participants aged 6 to 17 years with objective March 5, 2019 e49 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES • In a longitudinal cohort study from the UK Biobank data, the association between PA and allcause mortality was strongest among those with lowest hand-grip strength and lowest cardiorespiratory fitness, which suggests that strength and possibly cardiorespiratory fitness could moderate the association between PA and mortality.45 • In a retrospective cohort study of 57 085 individuals who were clinically referred for stress testing (but without established CAD or HF), cardiorespiratory fitness–associated “biologic age” was a stronger predictor of mortality over 10 years of follow-up than chronological age.46 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 4 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al • • • • Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 measurement of PA levels by accelerometer, young participants with the highest levels of PA had lower SBP, lower glucose levels, and lower insulin levels than participants in the lowest PA group.51 Similarly, a higher amount of objectively measured sedentary duration assessed by accelerometer among children aged 10 to 14 years old is associated with greater odds of hypertriglyceridemia and cardiometabolic risk.52 For elementary school children, engagement in organized sports for ≈1 year was associated with lower clustered cardiovascular risk.53 In a study of 36 956 Brazilian adolescents, selfreported higher moderate to vigorous PA levels and lower screen time were associated with lower cardiometabolic risk. Furthermore, the association of screen time with cardiometabolic risk was modified by BMI. In contrast, the association between moderate to vigorous PA and cardiometabolic risk was independent of BMI.54 In a prospective study of 700 Norwegian 10-yearold children with objective measures of PA, higher levels of moderate PA at baseline were associated with lower triglyceride levels and lower insulin resistance at 7-month follow-up. In contrast, sedentary time duration was not associated with cardiometabolic risk factors on follow-up.55 Adults Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk • A review of the US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations examined the evidence on whether relevant counseling interventions for a healthful diet and PA in primary care modify intermediate physiological outcomes. It was concluded that after 12 to 24 months, intensive lifestyle counseling for individuals selected because of risk factors reduced TC levels by an average of 0.14 mmol/L, LDL-C levels by 0.10 mmol/L, triglyceride levels by 0.09 mmol/L, SBP by 2.06 mm Hg, DBP by 1.30 mm Hg, fasting glucose by 0.10 mmol/L, DM incidence by an RR of 0.54, and weight by a standardized difference of 0.24.56 • Results from NHANES 2011 to 2014 demonstrated that the prevalence of low HDL-C was higher among adults who reported not meeting PA guidelines (21.0%) than among adults meeting guidelines (17.7%).57 • Engaging in active transport to work has been associated with lower cardiovascular risk factors. — In a large Swedish cohort of 23 732 individuals, bicycling to work at baseline was associated with a lower odds of developing incident obesity, hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia, and impaired glucose tolerance at e50 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 4 10 years’ follow-up than among those using passive modes of transportation.58 • A total of 120 to 150 min/wk of moderate-intensity activity, compared with none, can reduce the risk of developing metabolic syndrome.3 • Even lighter-intensity activities, such as yoga, were reported to improve BMI, BP, triglycerides, LDL-C, and HDL-C but not fasting blood glucose in a meta-analysis of 32 RCTs comparing yoga to nonexercise control groups.59 • In a sample of 466 605 participants in the China Kadoorie Biobank study, a 1-SD (1.5 h/d) increase in sedentary time was associated with a 0.19-U higher BMI, a 0.57-cm larger WC, and 0.44% more body fat. Both higher sedentary leisure time and lower PA were independently associated with an increased BMI.60 • In a dose-response meta-analysis of 22 studies with 330 222 participants evaluating the association between PA levels and risk of hypertension, each 10 MET h/wk higher level of leisure time PA was associated with a 6% lower risk of hypertension (RR, 0.94; 95% CI, 0.92–0.96)].61 • In a meta-analysis of 17 trials with 5075 pregnant female participants that evaluated the effects of exercise during pregnancy, aerobic exercise for ≈30 to 60 minutes 2 to 7 times per week during pregnancy was associated with significantly lower risk of gestational hypertensive disorders (RR, 0.70; 95% CI, 0.53–0.83).62 • In a population-based study of Hispanic/Latino adults with objective assessment of sedentary time, higher levels of sedentary time were associated with lower levels of HDL, higher triglycerides, and higher measures of insulin resistance after adjustment for PA levels. Furthermore, the accrual of prolonged and uninterrupted bouts of sedentary time was particularly associated with greater abnormalities in measures of glucose regulation.63,64 Cardiovascular Events • In a dose-response meta-analysis of 9 prospective cohort studies (N=720 425), higher levels of sedentary time were associated with greater risk of CVD in a nonlinear relationship (HR for highest versus lowest sedentary time, 1.14; 95% CI, 1.09–1.19).65 • A study of the factors related to declining CVD among Norwegian adults ≥25 years of age found that increased PA (≥1 hour of strenuous PA per week) accounted for 9% of the decline in hospitalized and nonhospitalized fatal and nonfatal CHD events.66 • In a study that followed 1.1 million females in the United Kingdom without prior vascular disease Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • • • • Furthermore, high domestic work in females (2.4 years) and high gardening in males (2 years) was also associated with an increased CVD-free life span.74 Cardiorespiratory fitness and PA levels are important determinants of HF risk in the general population. In the Cooper Center Longitudinal Study population, higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness in midlife were associated with lower risk of HF, MI, and stroke.75 — The inverse association between higher fitness levels and risk of HF (HR per 1-MET higher fitness level, 0.79; 95% CI, 0.75–0.83 for males) was stronger than observed for risk of MI (HR, 0.91; 95% CI, 0.87–0.95).75 — Cardiorespiratory fitness accounted for 47% of the HF risk associated with higher BMI levels.11 — Improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness in middle age was also strongly associated with lower risk of HF among the Cooper Center Longitudinal Study participants (HR per 1-MET increase in fitness levels, 0.83; 95% CI, 0.74–0.93).76 Lower levels of cardiorespiratory fitness have also been associated with higher risk of HF in a recent study of 21 080 veterans, with a 91% higher risk of HF noted among low-fit participants (HR, 1.91; 95% CI, 1.74–2.09).77 In a Swedish cohort of 773 925 young males without history of VTE, cardiorespiratory fitness was associated with a reduced risk of VTE (HR, 0.81; 95% CI, 0.78–0.85) at ≥20 years of follow-up.78 In 5962 veterans, lower exercise capacity was associated with a higher risk of developing AF. For every 1-MET increase in exercise capacity, the risk of developing AF was 21% lower (HR, 0.79; 95% CI, 0.76–0.82).79 Secondary Prevention • A Cochrane systematic review of 63 studies concluded that exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation programs for CHD patients reduced cardiovascular mortality and hospital admissions but not overall mortality.80 • In a prospective study that monitored 902 HF patients (with preserved or reduced EF) for 3 years, reporting participation in any PA (≥1 min/ wk) was associated with a lower risk of cardiac death and all-cause death than no PA. Less television screen time (<2 versus >4 h/d) was also associated with lower all-cause death.81 • In a prospective cohort study of 15  486 participants with stable CAD from 39 countries, higher levels of PA were associated with lower March 5, 2019 e51 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 for an average of 9 years, those who reported moderate activity were found to be at lower risk of CHD, a cerebrovascular event, or a thrombotic event. However, strenuous PA was not found to be as beneficial as moderate PA.67 • In a prospective cohort study of 168 916 participants from 17 countries, compared with low levels of self-reported PA (<150 min/wk of moderate-intensity PA), moderate (150–750 min/wk) and high (>750 min/wk) levels of PA were associated with a graded lower risk of major cardiovascular events (HR [95% CI] high versus low: 0.75 [0.69–0.82]; moderate versus low: 0.86 [0.78– 0.93]; high versus moderate: 0.88 [0.82–0.94]) over an average 6.9 years of follow-up time.27 • In the 2-year LIFE study of older adults (mean age, 78.9 years), higher levels of PA, measured by accelerometer, were associated with lower risk of adverse cardiovascular events.68 • In a dose-response meta-analysis of 12 prospective cohort studies (n=370 460), there was an inverse dose-dependent association between PA levels and risk of HF. PA levels at the guidelinerecommended minimum (500 MET min/wk) were associated with 10% lower risk of HF. PA at twice and 4 times the guideline-recommended levels was associated with 19% and 35% lower risk of HF, respectively.69 • Furthermore, a recent individual level pooled analysis of 3 large cohort studies demonstrated that the strong, dose-dependent association between higher PA levels and lower risk of HF is largely driven by lower risk of HF with preserved EF but not HF with reduced EF.70 • In a large clinical trial (NAVIGATOR) involving 9306 people with impaired glucose tolerance, ambulatory activity as assessed by pedometer at baseline and 12 months was found to be inversely associated with risk of a cardiovascular event.71 • Domains of PA, other than leisure time, are understudied and often overlooked. A meta-analysis reported a protective relation of transportation activity to cardiovascular risk, which was greater in women.72 However, higher occupational PA has recently been associated with higher MI incidence in males 19 to 70 years old.35,73 These relationships require further investigation, because a protective association of occupational activity with MI has been reported in young males (19– 44 years).73 • A recent analysis from the Rotterdam Study evaluated the contribution of specific PA types on CVD-free life expectancy. Higher levels of cycling were associated with a greater CVD-free life span in males (3.1 years) and females (2.4 years). Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 4 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 risk of mortality such that doubling the exercise volume was associated with 10% lower risk of all-cause mortality after adjustment for potential confounders.82 — Among 1746 CAD patients followed up for 2 years, those who remained inactive or became inactive had a 4.9- and 2.4-fold higher risk of cardiac death, respectively, than patients who remained at least irregularly active during the follow-up period.83 — In a prospective cohort study of 3307 individuals with CHD, participants who maintained high PA levels over longitudinal follow-up had a lower risk of mortality than those who were inactive over time (HR, 0.64; 95% CI, 0.50–0.83).84 • In a cohort of patients with HF and preserved EF, compared with high levels of self-reported PA, poor and intermediate levels were associated with higher risk of HF hospitalization (HR [95% CI], 1.93 [1.16–3.22] for poor versus high PA and 1.84 [1.02–3.31] for intermediate versus high PA) and cardiovascular mortality (HR [95% CI], 4.36 [1.37–13.83] for poor versus high PA and 4.05 [1.17–14.04] for intermediate versus high PA).85 • Using data from a registry of stable outpatients with symptomatic coronary disease, cerebrovascular disease, or PAD, the mortality rate of patients with a recent MI was significantly lower in patients who participated in supervised (N=593) versus unsupervised (N=531) exercise programming.86 • Early mortality after a first MI was lower for patients who had higher exercise capacity before the MI event. Every 1-MET-higher exercise capacity before the MI was associated with an 8% to 10% lower risk of mortality at 28 days, 90 days, and 365 days after MI.87 A study of 3572 patients with recent MI demonstrated significant sex differences in PA after AMI. Females were more likely to be inactive than males within 12 months after the AMI episode (OR, 1.37; 95% CI, 1.21–1.55).88 • A recent study of participants included in the WHI observational study who experienced a clinical MI during the study demonstrated that compared with those who maintained low PA levels after the MI event, participants had lower risk of mortality with improvement in PA levels (HR, 0.54; 95% CI, 0.36–0.86) or with sustained high PA levels (HR, 0.52; 95% CI, 0.36–0.73).89 • Among 2370 individuals with CVD who responded to the Taiwan National Health Interview Survey, achieving more total PA, leisure-time PA, and domestic and work-related e52 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 4 PA was associated with lower mortality at 7-year follow-up.90 Costs • The economic consequences of physical inactivity are substantial. Using data derived primarily from WHO publications and data warehouses, one study estimated that economic costs of physical inactivity account for 1.5% to 3.0% of total direct healthcare expenditures in developed countries such as the United States.91 • A global analysis of 142 countries (93.2% of the world’s population) concluded that physical inactivity cost healthcare systems $53.8 billion in 2013, including $9.7 billion paid by individual households.92 • A study of American adults reported that inadequate levels of aerobic PA (after adjustment for BMI) were associated with an estimated 11.1% of aggregate healthcare expenditures (including expenditures for inpatient, outpatient, ED, officebased, dental, vision, home health, prescription drug, and other services).93 • An evaluation of healthcare costs based on the cardiovascular risk factor profile (including ≥30 minutes of moderate to vigorous PA ≥5 times per week) found that among adults aged ≥40 years with CVD, the highest marginal expenditures ($2853 in 2012) were for those not meeting the PA guidelines. Healthcare costs included hospitalizations, prescribed medications, outpatient visits (hospital outpatient visits and office-based visits), ED visits, and other expenditures (dental visits, vision aid, home health care, and other medical supplies).94 • A systematic review of population-based interventions to encourage PA found that improving biking trails, distributing pedometers, and schoolbased PA were most cost-effective.95 • Interventions and community strategies to increase PA have been shown to be cost-effective in terms of reducing medical costs96: — Nearly $3 in medical cost savings is realized for every $1 invested in building bike and walking trails. — The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio ranges from $14 000 to $69 000 per QALY gained from interventions such as pedometer or walking programs compared with no intervention, especially in high-risk groups. Strategies to Prevent Physical Inactivity The US Surgeon General has introduced “Step It Up!, a Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Communities • Community-level interventions have been shown to be effective in promoting increased PA. Communities can encourage walking with street design that includes sidewalks, improved street lighting, and landscaping design that reduces traffic speed to improve pedestrian safety. Higher neighborhood walkability has been associated with lower prevalence of overweight, obesity, and lower incidence of DM.98 Moving to a walkable neighborhood was associated with a lower risk for incident hypertension in the Canadian Community Health Survey.99 • Community-wide campaigns include a variety of strategies such as media coverage, risk factor screening and education, community events, and policy or environmental changes. • Educating the public on the recommended PA guidelines could increase adherence. In a study examining awareness of current US PA guidelines, only 33% of respondents had direct knowledge of the recommended dosage of PA (ie, frequency/ duration).100 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Schools • Schools can provide opportunities for PA through physical education, recess, before- and afterschool activity programs, and PA breaks.101 • According to the School Health Policies and Practices Study, <5% of elementary schools and junior and senior high schools required daily physical education in 2014.47 • In 2012, the School Health Policies and Practices Study also reported that 58.9% of school districts required regular elementary school recess.47 • Healthy afterschool programs and active school day policies have been shown to be cost-effective solutions to increase PA and prevent childhood obesity.102 Worksites • Worksites can offer access to on-site exercise facilities or employer-subsidized off-site exercise facilities to encourage PA among employees. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • Worksite interventions for sedentary occupations, such as providing “activity-permissive” workstations and email contacts that promote breaks, have reported increased occupational light activity, and the more adherent individuals observed improvements in cardiometabolic outcomes.103,104 Family History and Genetics • It is clear that environmental factors can play a role in PA and sedentary behavior and the context in which these behaviors occur. However, PA and sedentary behavior can also be determined in part by genetics, with heritability estimates of up to 47%, although few loci have been identified or replicated.105,106 Global Burden (See Chart 4-13) • Physical inactivity is responsible for 12.2% of the global burden of MI after accounting for other CVD risk factors such as cigarette smoking, DM, hypertension, abdominal obesity, lipid profile, excessive alcohol intake, and psychosocial factors.107 • Worldwide, the prevalence of physical inactivity (35%) is now greater than the prevalence of smoking (26%). On the basis of the HRs associated with these 2 behaviors (1.57 for smoking and 1.28 for inactivity), it was concluded that the PAR was greater for inactivity (9%) than for smoking (8.7%). Inactivity was estimated to be responsible for 5.3 million deaths compared with 5.1 million deaths for smoking.108 • The GBD 2016 Study used statistical models and data on incidence, prevalence, case fatality, excess mortality, and cause-specific mortality to estimate disease burden for 315 diseases and injuries in 195 countries and territories. Mortality rates attributable to low PA are high in Eastern Europe, the North Africa/Middle East region, and the Pacific Island countries (Chart 4-13).109 March 5, 2019 e53 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Communities” in recognition of the importance of PA.97 There are roles for communities, schools, and worksites. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 4 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 4 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 4-1. Prevalence of meeting both the aerobic and muscle-strengthening guidelines for the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans among adults ≥18 years of age, overall and by sex and race/ethnicity. Data are age adjusted for adults ≥18 years of age. NH indicates non-Hispanic. Source: National Health Interview Survey, 2016 (National Center for Health Statistics).7 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 4-2. Prevalence of students in grades 9 to 12 who were active at least 60 min/d on all 7 days by race/ethnicity and sex. “Currently recommended levels” was defined as activity that increased their heart rate and made them breathe hard some of the time for a total of ≥60 min/d on all 7 days preceding the survey. NH indicates non-Hispanic. Source: Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey, 2015.4 e54 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 4 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 4-3. Prevalence of students in grades 9 to 12 who did not participate in ≥60 minutes of physical activity on any day in the past 7 days by race/ethnicity and sex. NH indicates non-Hispanic. Source: Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey, 2015.4 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 4-4. Prevalence of children 12 to 15 years of age who had adequate levels of cardiorespiratory fitness by sex and age (NHANES, National Youth Fitness Survey, 2012). NHANES indicates National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Source: NHANES, National Youth Fitness Survey, 2012.15 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e55 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 4 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 4-5. Percentage of students in grades 9 to 12 who used a computer* for ≥3 hours on an average school day by race/ethnicity and sex. NH indicates non-Hispanic. *For something other than school work. Source: Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey, 2015.4 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 4-6. Prevalence of meeting the aerobic guideline of the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans among adults ≥18 years of age by race/ethnicity and sex (NHIS, 2016). Percentages are age adjusted. The aerobic guidelines of the 2008 Federal Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend engaging in moderate leisure-time physical activity for ≥150 min/wk or vigorous activity ≥75 min/wk or an equivalent combination. NH indicates non-Hispanic; and NHIS, National Health Interview Survey. Source: NHIS, 2016 (National Center for Health Statistics).7 e56 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 4 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 4-7. Prevalence of meeting the aerobic guideline of the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans among adults ≥25 years of age by educational attainment (NHIS, 2016). Percentages are age adjusted. The aerobic guidelines of the 2008 Federal Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend engaging in moderate leisure-time physical activity for ≥150 min/wk or vigorous activity ≥75 min/wk or an equivalent combination. GED indicates General Educational Development; and NHIS, National Health Interview Survey. Source: NHIS, 2016 (National Center for Health Statistics).7 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 4-8. Prevalence of meeting the aerobic guideline for the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans among adults ≥18 years of age by location of residence (NHIS, 2016). Percentages are age adjusted. The aerobic guidelines of the 2008 Federal Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend engaging in moderate leisure-time physical activity for ≥150 min/wk or vigorous activity ≥75 min/wk or an equivalent combination. MSA indicates metropolitan statistical area; and NHIS, National Health Interview Survey. Source: NHIS, 2016 (National Center for Health Statistics).7 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e57 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 4 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 4-9. Prevalence of meeting the aerobic and muscle-strengthening guidelines for the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans among adults ≥18 years of age by poverty level and type of activity (NHIS, 2016). Percentages are age adjusted. The aerobic guidelines of the 2008 Federal Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend engaging in moderate leisure-time physical activity for ≥150 min/wk or vigorous activity ≥75 min/wk or an equivalent combination and performing muscle-strengthening activities at least 2 days per week. NHIS indicates National Health Interview Survey. Source: NHIS, 2016 (National Center for Health Statistics).7 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 4-10. Prevalence of meeting both the aerobic and muscle-strengthening guidelines for the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans among adults ≥18 years of age by disability status. Percentages are age adjusted. The aerobic guidelines of the 2008 Federal Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend engaging in moderate leisure-time physical activity for ≥150 min/wk or vigorous activity ≥75 min/wk or an equivalent combination. Source: National Health Interview Survey, 1998 to 2016 (National Center for Health Statistics).7 e58 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 4 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 4-11. Trends in the prevalence of physical inactivity among adults ≥18 years of age, overall and by sex (NHIS, 1998–2016). Percentages are age adjusted. Physical inactivity is defined as reporting no engagement in leisure-time physical activity in bouts lasting ≥10 minutes. NHIS indicates National Health Interview Survey. Source: NHIS, 1998 to 2016 (National Center for Health Statistics).7 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 4-12. Trends in meeting the physical activity guidelines of the 2008 Federal Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans through leisure-time activity only among adults ≥18 years of age by type of activity (NHIS, 1998–2015). Source: NHIS, 1998 to 2015 (National Center for Health Statistics). Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e59 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 4 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 4-13. Age-standardized global mortality rates attributable to low physical activity per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. 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NUTRITION See Table 5-1 and Charts 5-1 through 5-8 Click here to return to the Table of Contents This chapter of the Update highlights national dietary habits, focusing on key foods, nutrients, dietary patterns, and other dietary factors related to cardiometabolic health. It is intended to examine current intakes, trends and changes in intakes, and estimated effects on disease to support and further stimulate efforts to monitor and improve dietary habits in relation to cardiovascular health. Prevalence and Trends in the AHA 2020 Healthy Diet Metrics (See Table 5-1 and Charts 5-1 and 5-2) The AHA’s 2020 Impact Goals prioritize improving cardiovascular health,1 which includes following a healthy Abbreviations Used in Chapter 5 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 AHA BMI BP CER CHD CI CVD DALY DASH DBP DM GBD HbA1c HDL HDL-C HEI HF HR LDL LDL-C MI MUFA NH NHANES PA PREDIMED PUFA RCT REGARDS RR SBP SCD SES SFA SNAP SNP SSB TC TOHP WHI e64 American Heart Association body mass index blood pressure cost-effectiveness ratio coronary heart disease confidence interval cardiovascular disease disability-adjusted life-year Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diastolic blood pressure diabetes mellitus Global Burden of Disease hemoglobin A1c (glycosylated hemoglobin) high-density lipoprotein high-density lipoprotein cholesterol Healthy Eating Index heart failure hazard ratio low-density lipoprotein low-density lipoprotein cholesterol myocardial infarction monounsaturated fatty acid non-Hispanic National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey physical activity Prevención con Dieta Mediterránea polyunsaturated fatty acid randomized controlled trial Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke relative risk systolic blood pressure sudden cardiac death socioeconomic status saturated fatty acid Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program single-nucleotide polymorphism sugar-sweetened beverage total cholesterol Trials of Hypertension Prevention Women’s Health Initiative March 5, 2019 diet pattern characterized by 5 primary and 3 secondary metrics (Table 5-1) that should be consumed within the context that is appropriate in energy balance and consistent with a DASH-type eating plan.1 The AHA scoring system for ideal, intermediate, and poor diet patterns uses a binary-based scoring system, which awards 1 point for meeting the ideal target for each metric and 0 points otherwise.2 For better consistency with other dietary pattern scores such as DASH, an alternative continuous scoring system has been developed to measure small improvements over time toward the AHA ideal target levels (Table 5-1). The dietary targets remain the same, and progress toward each of these targets is assessed by use of a more granular range of 1 to 10 (rather than 0 to 1). Using the alternative scoring system, the mean AHA healthy diet score improved between 2003 to 2004 and 2011 to 2012 in the United States in both children and adults.3 In children, the poor diet (<40% adherence), based on the AHA healthy diet score, decreased from 69.2% to 54.6%. In adults, the prevalence of a poor diet decreased from 50.3% to 41.0%.4 Improvements were largely attributable to increased whole grain consumption and decreased SSB consumption in both children and adults.4 Among adults, other significant improvements included increased consumption of nuts, seeds, and legumes (0.54 to 0.81 servings/d) and decreased consumption of 100% fruit juice (0.43 to 0.32 servings/d) and white potatoes (0.39 to 0.32 servings/d).4 No major improvements in consumption of sodium, fish, fruits and vegetables, processed meats, and saturated fat were noted. Smaller improvements in AHA healthy diet scores were seen in minority groups and those with lower income or education (Charts 5-1 and 5-2).4 For example, the proportion with a poor diet (<40% adherence) decreased from 50.5% to 35.7% in adults with income-to-poverty ratio ≥3.0, but only from 67.8% to 60.6% in adults with income-to-poverty ratio <1.3 (Chart 5-2). Global Trends in Key Dietary Factors Globally, between 1999 and 2010, SSB intake increased in several countries.5 SSB consumption was highest in the Caribbean, with adults consuming on average 2 servings per day, and lowest in East Asia, at 0.20 servings per day. Adults in the United States had the 26thhighest consumption among 187 countries. A number of countries and US cities have implemented SSB taxes.6 In Mexico, a 1 peso per liter excise tax was implemented in January 2014. In a study using store purchase data from 6645 Mexican households, posttax volume of beverages purchased decreased by 5.5% in 2014 and by 9.7% in 2015 compared with Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  Benjamin et al Dietary Habits in the United States: Current Intakes Foods and Nutrients Adults The average dietary consumption by US adults of selected foods and nutrients related to cardiometabolic health based on data from 2011 to 2012 NHANES is detailed below3: Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • Consumption of whole grains was 1.1 servings per day by NH white males and females, 0.8 to 0.9 servings per day by NH black males and females, and 0.6 to 0.8 servings per day by Mexican American males and females. For each of these groups, <10% of adults in 2011 to 2012 met guidelines of ≥3 servings per day. • Fruit consumption ranged from 1.0 to 1.6 servings per day in these racial or ethnic subgroups: ≈9% of NH whites, 7% of NH blacks, and 6% of Mexican Americans met guidelines of ≥2 cups per day. When 100% fruit juices were included, the number of servings increased and the proportions of adults consuming ≥2 cups per day nearly doubled in NH whites, doubled in NH blacks, and more than doubled in Mexican Americans. • Nonstarchy vegetable consumption ranged from 1.7 to 2.7 servings per day. Across all racial/ethnic subgroups, NH white females were the only group meeting the target of consuming ≥2.5 cups per day. • Consumption of fish and shellfish was lowest among Mexican American females and white females (0.8 and 1.0 servings per week, respectively) and highest among NH black females and NH black and Mexican American males (1.9 and 1.7 servings per week, respectively). Generally, only 15% to 27% of adults in each sex and racial or ethnic subgroup consumed ≥2 servings per week. • Weekly consumption of nuts and seeds was ≈3.5 servings among NH whites and 2.5 servings among NH blacks and Mexican Americans. Approximately 1 in 4 whites, 1 in 6 NH blacks, and 1 in 8 Mexican Americans met guidelines of ≥4 servings per week. • Consumption of unprocessed red meats was higher in males than in females, up to 4.8 servings per week in Mexican American males. • Consumption of processed meats was lowest among Mexican American females (1.1 servings per week) and highest among NH black and NH white males (≈2.5 servings per week). Between 57% (NH white males) and 79% (Mexican American females) of adults consumed ≤2 servings per week. • Consumption of SSBs ranged from 6.8 servings per week among NH white females to nearly 12 servings per week among Mexican American males. Females generally consumed less than males. Some adults, from 33% of Mexican American males to 65% of NH white females, consumed <36 oz/wk. • Consumption of sweets and bakery desserts ranged from 3.9 servings per week (Mexican March 5, 2019 e65 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 predicted volume of beverages purchased based on pretax trends. Although all socioeconomic groups experienced declines in SSB purchases, the lowest socioeconomic group had the greatest decline in SSB purchases (9.0% in 2014 and 14.3% in 2015).7 In Berkeley, CA, a 1 cent per ounce SSB excise tax was implemented in January 2015.8 Using store-level data, posttax year 1 SSB sales declined by 9.6% compared with predicted SSB sales based on pretax trends. By comparison, SSB sales increased by 6.9% in nonBerkeley stores in adjacent cities. In 2010, mean sodium intake among adults worldwide was 3950 mg/d.9 Across world regions, mean sodium intakes were highest in Central Asia (5510 mg/d) and lowest in eastern sub-Saharan Africa (2180 mg/d). Across countries, the lowest observed mean national intakes were ≈1500 mg/d. Between 1990 and 2010, global mean sodium intake appeared to remain relatively stable, although data on trends in many world regions were suboptimal.9 In a systematic review of population-level sodium initiatives, reduction in mean sodium intake occurred in 5 of 10 initiatives.10 Successful population-level sodium initiatives tended to use multiple strategies and included structural activities, such as food product reformulation. For example, Finland initiated a nationwide campaign in the late 1970s through public education, collaboration with the food industry, and salt labeling legislation. From 1979 to 2002, mean 24-hour urine sodium excretion in population-based samples decreased in Finnish males (5.1 to 3.9 g/d) and females (4.1 to 3.0 g/d), with concurrent decreases in mean SBP and prevalence of hypertension.11,12 Similarly, the United Kingdom initiated a nationwide salt reduction program in 2003 to 2004 that included consumer awareness campaigns, progressively lower salt targets for various food categories, clear nutritional labeling, and working with industry to reformulate foods. Mean sodium intake in the United Kingdom decreased by 15% from 2003 to 2011,13 along with concurrent decreases in BP (3.0/1.4 mm Hg) in patients not taking antihypertensive medication, stroke mortality (42%), and CHD mortality (40%) (P<0.001 for all comparisons); these findings remained statistically significant after adjustment for changes in demographics, BMI, and other dietary factors. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 5 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 American males) to >7 servings per week (white females). Approximately 1 in 3 adults (1 in 2 Mexican American males) consumed <2.5 servings per week. • Consumption of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid ranged from 0.058 to 0.117 g/d in each sex and racial or ethnic subgroup. Fewer than 8% of NH whites, 14% of NH blacks, and 11% of Mexican Americans consumed ≥0.250 g/d. • One-third to one-half of adults in each sex and racial or ethnic subgroup consumed <10% of total calories from saturated fat, and approximately one-half to two-thirds consumed <300 mg of dietary cholesterol per day. • Only ≈7% to 10% of NH whites, 4% to 5% of blacks, and 13% to 14% of Mexican Americans consumed ≥28 g of dietary fiber per day. • Only ≈6% to 8% of adults in each age and racial or ethnic subgroup consumed <2.3 g of sodium per day. Estimated mean sodium intake in the US by 24-hour urinary excretion was 4205 mg/d for males and 3039 mg/d for females in 2013 to 2014. Estimates of sodium intake by race, sex, and source are shown in Charts 5-3 and 5-4.14 Sodium added to food outside the home accounts for more than two-thirds of total sodium intake in the United States (Chart 5-4).15 Top sources of sodium intake vary by race/ethnicity, with the largest contributor being yeast breads for NH whites, sandwiches for NH blacks, burritos and tacos for Hispanics, and soups for NH Asians.16 Children and Teenagers On the basis of NHANES 2011 to 2012, the average dietary consumption by US children and teenagers of selected foods and nutrients related to cardiometabolic health is detailed below3: • Whole grain consumption was <1 serving per day in all age and sex groups, with <5% of all children in different age and sex subgroups meeting guidelines of ≥3 servings per day.17 • Fruit consumption was low and decreased with age: 1.7 to 1.9 servings per day in younger boys and girls (5–9 years of age), 1.4 servings per day in adolescent boys and girls (10–14 years of age), and 0.9 to 1.3 servings per day in teenage boys and girls (15–19 years of age). The proportion meeting guidelines of ≥2 cups per day was also low and decreased with age: ≈8% to 14% in those 5 to 9 years of age, 3% to 8% in those 10 to 14 years of age, and 5% to 6% in those 15 to 19 years of age. When 100% fruit juices were included, the number of servings consumed increased by ≈50%, and proportions e66 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 5 consuming ≥2 cups per day increased to nearly 25% of those 5 to 9 years of age, 20% of those 10 to 14 years of age, and 15% of those 15 to 19 years of age. • Nonstarchy vegetable consumption was low, ranging from 1.1 to 1.5 servings per day, with <1.5% of children in different age and sex subgroups meeting guidelines of ≥2.5 cups per day. • Consumption of fish and shellfish was low, ranging between 0.3 and 1.0 servings per week in all age and sex groups. Among all ages, only 7% to 14% of youths consumed ≥2 servings per week. • Consumption of nuts, seeds, and beans ranged from 1.1 to 2.7 servings per week among different age and sex groups, and generally <15% of children in different age and sex subgroups consumed ≥4 servings per week. • Consumption of unprocessed red meats was higher in boys than in girls and increased with age, up to 3.6 and 2.5 servings per week in 15- to 19-year-old boys and girls, respectively. • Consumption of processed meats ranged from 1.4 to 2.3 servings per week, and the majority of children consumed <2 servings per week of processed meats. • Consumption of SSBs was higher in boys than in girls in the 5- to 9-year-old (7.7±6.2 versus 6.0±3.8 servings per week) and 10- to 14-yearold (11.6±5.3 versus 9.7±7.9 servings per week) groups, but it was higher in girls than in boys in the 15- to 19-year-old group (14±6.0 versus 12.4±5.8 servings per week). Only about half of children 5 to 9 years of age and one-quarter of boys 15 to 19 years of age consumed <4.5 servings per week. • Consumption of sweets and bakery desserts was higher among 5- to 9-year-old and 10- to 14-year-old boys and girls and modestly lower (4.7 to 6 servings per week) among 15- to 19-year-olds. A minority of children in all age and sex subgroups consumed <2.5 servings per week. • Consumption of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid was low, ranging from 0.034 to 0.065 g/d in boys and girls in all age groups. Fewer than 7% of children and teenagers at any age consumed ≥0.250 g/d. • Consumption of SFAs was ≈11% of calories in boys and girls in all age groups, and average consumption of dietary cholesterol ranged from ≈210 to 270 mg/d, increasing with age. Approximately 25% to 40% of youths consumed <10% energy from SFAs, and ≈70% to 80% consumed <300 mg of dietary cholesterol per day. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Impact on US Mortality (See Chart 5-5) Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Comparable risk assessment methods and nationally representative data were used to estimate the impact of 10 specific dietary factors on cardiometabolic mortality in the United States in 2002 and 2012 (Chart 5-5).18 In 2012, 318 656 (45.4%) of 702 308 cardiometabolic deaths were estimated to be attributable to poor dietary habits. The largest numbers of deaths attributable to diet were estimated to be from high sodium intake (66 508; 9.5% of all cardiometabolic deaths), low consumption of nuts/seeds (59 374; 8.5%), high consumption of processed meats (57 766; 8.2%), low intake of seafood omega-3 fats (54 626; 7.8%), low consumption of vegetables (53 410; 7.6%) and fruits (52 547; 7.5%), and high consumption of SSBs (51 694; 7.4%). Between 2002 and 2012, population-adjusted US cardiometabolic deaths decreased by 26.5%, with declines in estimated diet-associated cardiometabolic deaths for PUFAs (−20.8%), nuts/ seeds (−18.0%), and SSBs (−14.5%) and increases in diet-associated cardiometabolic deaths for sodium (5.8%) and unprocessed red meats (14.4%). Estimated cardiometabolic mortality related to whole grains, fruits, vegetables, seafood, omega-3 fats, and processed meats remained relatively stable. Cost (See Chart 5-6) The US Department of Agriculture reported that the Consumer Price Index for all food increased by 0.9% in 2017.19 Prices for foods eaten at home decreased by 0.2% in 2017, whereas prices for foods eaten away from home increased by 2.3%.12 Using data from Euromonitor International, the US Department of Agriculture calculated the share of consumer expenditures attributed to food in multiple countries in 2016. The proportion of consumer expenditures spent on food ranged from 6.3% in the United States to 9.1% in Canada, 23.1% in Mexico, and 58.9% in Nigeria (Chart 5-6).20 Cost of a Healthy Diet • A meta-analysis of price comparisons of healthy versus unhealthy diet patterns found that the healthiest diet patterns cost, on average, ≈$1.50 more per person per day to consume.21 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • In an assessment of snacks served at YMCA afterschool programs from 2006 to 2008, healthful snacks were ≈50% more expensive ($0.26 per snack) than less healthful snacks.22 • In a 1-year (2013–2014) RCT of 30 after-school programs in South Carolina, site leaders in the intervention group received assistance in establishing snack budgets and menus and identifying low-cost outlets to purchase snacks that met healthy eating standards. The intervention was successful in increasing the number of days fruits and vegetables were served (3.9 versus 0.7 d/wk) and decreasing the number of days SSBs (0.1 versus 1.8 d/wk) and sugary foods (0.3 versus 2.7 d/wk) were served.23 Cost in the intervention group was minimized by identifying low-cost grocery outlets or large bulk warehouse stores; cost increased by $0.02 per snack in the intervention group compared with a $0.01 per snack decrease in the control group. Cost-Effectiveness of Sodium Reduction • In a cost-effectiveness analysis using the Coronary Heart Disease Policy Model, a 1.2-g/d reduction in dietary sodium was projected to reduce US annual cases of incident CHD by 60 000 to 120 000, stroke by 32 000 to 66 000, and total mortality by 44 000 to 92 000.24 The projected benefits would be greater in blacks than in nonblacks. If accomplished through a regulatory intervention, estimated savings in healthcare costs would be $10 billion to $24 billion annually.24 • A global cost-effectiveness analysis modeled the cost-effectiveness of a so-called soft regulation national policy to reduce sodium intake in countries around the world, based on the United Kingdom experience (government-supported industry agreements, government monitoring of industry compliance, public health campaign).25 Model estimates were based on sodium intake, BP, and CVD data from 183 countries. Countryspecific cost data were used to estimate the CER, defined as purchasing power parity adjusted international dollars (I$, equivalent to country-specific purchasing power of $1 US) per DALY saved over 10 years. Globally, the estimated average CER was I$204 per DALY (95% CI, I$149–I$322) saved. The estimated CER was highly favorable in high-, middle-, and low-income countries. Secular Trends Trends in Dietary Patterns (See Chart 5–7) In addition to individual foods and nutrients, overall dietary patterns can be another useful tool for March 5, 2019 e67 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES • Consumption of dietary fiber ranged from ≈14 to 16 g/d. Fewer than 3% of children in all age and sex subgroups consumed ≥28 g/d. • Consumption of sodium ranged from 3.1 to 3.5 g/d. Only 2% to 11% of children in different age and sex subgroups consumed <2.3 g/d. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 5 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 assessing diet quality.26 Different dietary patterns have been defined, such as Mediterranean, DASH-type, HEI-2010, Alternate HEI, Western, prudent, and vegetarian patterns. The original DASH diet was low fat; a higher-MUFA DASH-type diet is even more healthful and similar to a traditional Mediterranean dietary pattern.27 Between 1999 and 2010, the average Alternate HEI– 2010 score of US adults improved from 39.9 to 46.8.28 This was related to reduced intake of trans fat (accounting for more than half of the improvement), SSBs, and fruit juice, as well as an increased intake of whole fruit, whole grains, PUFAs, and nuts and legumes. Adults with greater family income and education had higher scores, and the gap between low and high SES widened over time, from 3.9 points in 1999 to 2000 to 7.8 points in 2009 to 2010. Between 1999 and 2012, the mean HEI-2010 score in US children and adolescents aged 2 to 18 years improved from 42.5 to 50.9.29 One-third of the improvement was attributable to reduction in empty calorie intake; other HEI categories that improved included whole grains, fruit, seafood and plant proteins, greens and beans, and fatty acids (Chart 5-7). Participants in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program had lower HEI-2010 scores than nonparticipants. There was also a trend toward lower HEI-2010 in SNAP participants after the 2003 to 2004 cycle. HEI-2010 scores were consistently lower from 1999 to 2012 in NH blacks (39.6–48.4) than in NH whites (42.1–50.2) and were highest in Mexican Americans (44.1–51.9). In a study that used household store purchase data (N=98 256 householdby-quarter observations), SNAP participants purchased more calories from SSBs (15–20 kcal per person per day), more sodium (174–195 mg per person per day), and fewer calories from fiber (−0.52 kcal per person per day) than income-eligible and higher-income nonparticipants.30 The impact of the October 2009 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children food package revision (more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lower-fat milk) was examined using 2003 to 2008 and 2011 to 2012 NHANES data in 2- to 4-year-old children from low-income households.31 The Women, Infants, and Children food package revisions were associated with significant improvements in HEI2010 score (3.7-higher HEI points; 95% CI, 0.6–6.9), with the greatest improvement coming from a 3.4-fold increase (95% CI, 1.3–9.4) in the greens and beans category. Worldwide, 2 separate, relatively uncorrelated dietary patterns can be characterized, 1 by greater intakes of health-promoting foods (eg, fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish) and 1 by lower intakes of less optimal foods (eg, processed meats, SSBs).32 In 2010, e68 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 5 compared with low-income nations, high-income nations had better diet patterns based on healthful foods but substantially worse diet patterns based on unhealthful foods. Between 1990 and 2010, both types of dietary patterns improved in high-income Western countries but worsened or did not improve in low-income countries in Africa and Asia. Middleincome countries showed the largest improvements in dietary patterns based on healthful foods but the largest deteriorations in dietary patterns based on unhealthful foods. Overall, global consumption of healthy foods improved but was outpaced by increased intake of unhealthy foods in most world regions. Trends in Energy Intake Until 1980, total energy intake remained relatively constant33; however, data from NHANES indicate that average energy intake among US adults increased from 1971, peaked at 2004, and has since stabilized. Average total energy intakes among US white adults in 1971, 2004, and 2010 were 1992, 2283, and 2200 kcal/d, respectively. Average total energy intakes among US black adults in 1971, 2004, and 2010 were 1780, 2169, and 2134 kcal/d, respectively. This rise in energy intake was primarily attributable to increased carbohydrate intake, particularly of starches, refined grains, and sugars.34,35 In a study using 4 nationally representative US Department of Agriculture surveys of food intake among US children,36 average portion sizes among US children increased for many foods between 1977 and 2006. For example, pizza portion size increased from 406 to 546 calories, with much of this increase occurring from the 1990s to the 2000s. Portion sizes for other foods increased, including Mexican food (from 373 to 512 calories), cheeseburgers (from 380 to 473 calories), soft drinks (from 121 to 155 calories), fruit drinks (from 106 to 133 calories), and salty snacks (from 124 to 165 calories). French fry portion sizes increased at fast food locations but not stores and restaurants. Soft drink and pizza portion sizes increased at all food sources (stores, restaurants, and fast food locations). In a quantitative analysis using various US surveys between 1977 and 2010, the relationships of national changes in energy density, portion sizes, and number of daily eating/drinking occasions to changes in total energy intake were assessed.37 Total energy intake increased by 108 kcal/day over this time period. Changes in energy density were not consistently linked to energy intake over time. Rather, main contributors to temporal changes in caloric intake included an increase in the number of eating occasions from 3.9 to 5.1 from 1977 to 2010 and decreases in average portion size of foods and beverages since 1989 to 1991. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk • In a systematic review and meta-analysis, RCTs in children demonstrated reductions in BMI gain when SSBs were replaced with noncaloric beverages, and RCTs in adults showed weight gain when SSBs were added.38 • In a meta-analysis of 61 trials (N=2582), tree nut consumption lowered TC by 4.7 mg/dL, LDL-C by 4.8 mg/dL, apolipoprotein B by 3.7 mg/dL, and triglycerides by 2.2 mg/dL. No heterogeneity by nut type was observed.39 • After intentional weight loss in 21 overweight/ obese young adults, an isocaloric low-carbohydrate diet resulted in smaller declines in total energy expenditure than a low-fat diet, with a mean difference of >300 kcal/d.40 • In a randomized trial of 609 nondiabetic participants with BMI 28 to 40 kg/m2 that compared the effects of healthy low-fat versus healthy lowcarbohydrate weight loss diets, weight loss at 12 months did not differ between groups. Neither genotype pattern (3 SNP multilocus genotype responsiveness pattern) nor insulin secretion (30 minutes after glucose challenge) modified the effects of diet on weight loss.41 • In the PREDIMED RCT, 7447 adults with type 2 DM or ≥3 CVD risk factors were randomized to 3 arms: Mediterranean diet supplemented by extravirgin olive oil, Mediterranean diet supplemented with nuts, or control diet (advice to reduce dietary fat).42 A significantly smaller decrease in central adiposity occurred in the Mediterranean diet with olive oil arm (−0.55 cm; 95% CI, −1.16 to −0.06) and the Mediterranean diet with nuts arm (−0.94 cm; 95% CI, −1.60 to −0.27) than in the control arm. In a subgroup analysis of 3541 patients in PREDIMED without DM, HRs for incident DM were 0.60 (95% CI, 0.43–0.85) for the Mediterranean diet with olive oil arm and 0.82 (0.61–1.10) for the Mediterranean diet with nuts arm compared with the control arm. • In a randomized crossover trial of 118 overweight omnivores at low-moderate CVD risk, a reducedcalorie lacto-ovo vegetarian diet was compared to a reduced-calorie Mediterranean diet by providing face-to-face, individual counseling sessions. Both diets were equally successfully in reducing body weight and fat mass. LDL-C, uric acid, and vitamin B12 were lower during the vegetarian diet, whereas triglycerides were lower during the Mediterranean diet, without substantial differences between oxidative stress markers and inflammatory cytokines.43 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • In a meta-analysis of 34 RCTs with modest reduction of sodium for ≥4 weeks, a 100-mmol/d (2300-mg/d) reduction in sodium was associated with a 5.8-mm Hg lower SBP.44 The effects of sodium reduction on BP were stronger in individuals who were older, hypertensive, and black.45,46 • Compared with a usual Western diet, a DASHtype dietary pattern with low sodium reduced SBP by 5.3, 7.5, 9.7, and 20.8 mm Hg in adults with baseline SBP <130, 130–139, 140–149, and ≥150 mm Hg, respectively.47 • Compared with a higher-carbohydrate DASH diet, a DASH-type diet with higher protein lowered BP by 1.4 mm Hg, LDL by 3.3 mg/dL, and triglycerides by 16 mg/dL but also lowered HDL by 1.3 mg/dL. Compared with a higher-carbohydrate DASH diet, a DASH-type diet with higher unsaturated fat lowered BP by 1.3 mm Hg, increased HDL by 1.1 mg/dL, and lowered triglycerides by 10 mg/dL.48 The DASH-type diet higher in unsaturated fat also improved glucose-insulin homeostasis compared with the higher-carbohydrate DASH diet.49 • In a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials of dietary pattern interventions, the DASH diet had the largest net effect on SBP (−7.6 mm Hg) and DBP (−4.2 mm Hg), whereas the Mediterranean diet had an effect on DBP (−1.4 mm Hg) but not SBP.50 • In a meta-analysis of 60 randomized controlled feeding trials, consumption of 1% of calories from SFAs in place of carbohydrates raised LDL-C concentrations but also raised HDL-C and lowered triglycerides, with no significant effects on apolipoprotein B concentrations.51 • In a randomized crossover trial of 92 adults with abdominal obesity, LDL was highest after a butter-rich diet, followed by a cheese-rich diet, highcarbohydrate diet, MUFA-rich diet, and PUFA-rich diet. The butter-rich and cheese-rich diets similarly increased HDL (+4.7% and +3.8%, respectively), compared with the high-carbohydrate diet.52 • In a meta-analysis of RCTs, consumption of 1% of calories from trans fat in place of SFAs, MUFAs, or PUFAs, respectively, increased the ratio of TC to HDL-C by 0.031, 0.054, and 0.67; increased apolipoprotein B levels by 3, 10, and 11 mg/L; decreased apolipoprotein A-1 levels by 7, 5, and 3 mg/L; and increased lipoprotein(a) levels by 3.8, 1.4, and 1.1 mg/L.53 • In a meta-analysis of 70 RCTs, consumption of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid lowered BP by 1.5/1.0 mm Hg.54 • A meta-analysis of 102 randomized controlled feeding trials evaluated the effects of exchanging different dietary fats and carbohydrates on markers of glucose-insulin homeostasis.55 Replacing March 5, 2019 e69 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Cardiovascular Health Impact of Dietary Patterns Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 5 Benjamin et al CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES 5% energy from carbohydrates with SFAs generally had no significant effects, whereas replacing carbohydrates with unsaturated fats lowered both HbA1c and insulin. On the basis of “gold standard” short-term insulin response in 10 trials, PUFAs improved insulin secretion compared with carbohydrates, SFAs, and even MUFAs. Cardiovascular Events Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Fats and Carbohydrates • In the WHI RCT (N=48 835), reduction of total fat consumption from 37.8% energy (baseline) to 24.3% energy (at 1 year) and 28.8% energy (at 6 years) had no effect on incidence of CHD (RR, 0.98; 95% CI, 0.88–1.09), stroke (RR, 1.02; 95% CI, 0.90–1.15), or total CVD (RR, 0.98; 95% CI, 0.92–1.05) over a mean follow up of 8.1 years.56 This was consistent with null results of 4 prior RCTs and multiple large prospective cohort studies that indicated little effect of total fat consumption on CVD risk.57 • In a meta-analysis of 21 studies, SFA consumption was not associated with increased risk of CHD, stroke, or total CVD.58 In comparison, in a pooled individual-level analysis of 11 prospective cohort studies, the specific exchange of PUFA consumption in place of SFAs was associated with lower CHD risk, with 13% lower risk for each 5% energy exchange (RR, 0.87; 95% CI, 0.70–0.97).59 These findings are consistent with a meta-analysis of RCTs in which increased PUFA consumption in place of SFAs reduced CHD events, with 10% lower risk for each 5% energy exchange (RR, 0.90; 95% CI, 0.83–0.97).60 Replacing SFAs with MUFAs was not significantly associated with CHD risk.59 • In a meta-analysis of 13 prospective cohort studies, increased intake of PUFAs was associated with lower risk of CHD, whether it replaced SFAs or carbohydrates.61 • In a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies, each 2% of calories from trans fat was associated with a 23% higher risk of CHD (RR, 1.23; 95% CI, 1.11–1.37).62 • In meta-analyses of prospective cohort studies, greater consumption of refined complex carbohydrates, starches, and sugars, as assessed by glycemic index or load, was associated with significantly higher risk of CHD and DM. When the highest category was compared with the lowest category, risk of CHD was 36% greater (glycemic load: RR, 1.36; 95% CI, 1.13–1.63) and risk of DM was 40% greater (glycemic index: RR, 1.40; 95% CI, 1.23–1.59).63,64 • In a prospective cohort study of urban Chinese females (N=64  328), high glycemic index and e70 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 5 glycemic load were associated with increased risk of stroke. Compared with the lowest 10th percentiles, risks for the 90th percentiles of glycemic index and glycemic load were 1.19 (95% CI, 1.04–1.36) and 1.27 (95% CI, 1.04–1.54), respectively.65 Foods and Beverages • In meta-analyses of prospective cohort studies, each daily serving of fruits or vegetables was associated with a 4% lower risk of CHD (RR, 0.96; 95% CI, 0.93–0.99), a 5% lower risk of stroke (RR, 0.95; 95% CI, 0.92–0.97), and a 4% lower risk of cardiovascular mortality (RR, 0.96; 95% CI, 0.92–0.99).66–68 • In a prospective study of 512 891 adults in China (only 18% consumed fresh fruit daily), individuals who ate fresh fruit daily had 40% lower risk of CVD death (RR, 0.60; 95% CI, 0.54–0.67), 34% lower risk of incident CHD (RR, 0.66; 95% CI, 0.58–0.75), 25% lower risk of ischemic stroke (RR, 0.75; 95% CI, 0.72–0.79), and 36% lower risk of hemorrhagic stroke (RR, 0.64; 95% CI, 0.56–0.74).69 • In a meta-analysis of 45 prospective studies, whole grain intake was associated with a lower risk of CHD (HR, 0.81; 95% CI, 0.75–0.87) and CVD (HR, 0.78, 95% CI, 0.73–0.85) but was not significantly associated with stroke (HR, 0.88; 95% CI, 0.75–1.03).70 • In a meta-analysis of 16 prospective cohort studies, fish consumption was associated with significantly lower risk of CHD mortality.71 Compared with no consumption, consumption of an estimated 0.250 g/d of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids was associated with 35% lower risk of CHD death (P<0.001). • Among 16 479 males and females in the REGARDS study, individuals who consumed ≥2 servings of fried fish per week had a greater risk of CVD over 5.1 years of follow-up than those who consumed <1 serving per month (HR, 1.63; 95% CI, 1.11–2.40).72 • In a meta-analysis of prospective cohort and case-control studies from multiple countries, consumption of unprocessed red meat was not significantly associated with incidence of CHD. In contrast, each 50-g serving per day of processed meats (eg, sausage, bacon, hot dogs, deli meats) was associated with a higher incidence of CHD (RR, 1.42; 95% CI, 1.07–1.89).73 • In a study of 169 310 female nurses and 41 526 male physicians, consumption of 1 serving of nuts ≥5 times per week was associated with lower risk of CVD (HR, 0.86; 95% CI, 0.79, 0.93) and CHD (HR, 0.80; 95% CI, 0.72, 0.89), compared with those who never or almost never consumed nuts. Results were largely consistent for peanuts, tree nuts, and walnuts.74 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Sodium and Potassium • Nearly all observational studies demonstrate an association between higher estimated sodium intakes (eg, >4000 mg/d) and a higher risk of CVD events, in particular stroke.78–84 Some studies have also observed higher CVD risk at estimated low intakes (eg, <3000 g/d), which suggests a potential J-shaped relationship with risk. • An AHA science advisory suggested that variation in methodology might account for inconsistencies in the relationship between sodium and CVD in observational studies. Increased risk at low sodium intake in some observational studies could be related to reverse causation (illness causing low intake), imprecise estimation of sodium intake through a single dietary recall or a single urine excretion.82 • Post hoc analyses of the TOHP with 10 to 15 years of follow-up found that participants randomized to sodium reduction had a 25% decrease in CVD risk (RR, 0.75; 95% CI, 0.57–0.99) compared with those randomized to control.83 • In an observational analysis of TOHP participants not assigned to an active sodium reduction intervention, sodium-potassium ratio was linearly associated with risk of CVD over 10 to 15 years of follow-up (RR, 1.24 per unit; 95% CI, 1.05–1.46; P=0.01).83 • In a longer-term (median 24 years) post hoc analysis of the TOHP (median of five 24-hour urine measurements), every 1-U increase in sodium-potassium ratio was associated with a 13% higher risk of death (HR, 1.13; 95% CI, 1.01–1.27; P=0.04).84 Dietary Supplement Trends and Outcomes Use of dietary supplements is common in the United States among both adults and children despite lack of evidence to support the use of most dietary supplements in reducing risks of CVD or death85: • Approximately half of US adults in 2007 to 2010 used ≥1 dietary supplement, with the most common supplement being multivitamin-multimineral Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • • • • products (32% of males and females reporting such use).86 Supplement use is associated with older age, white race, higher education, greater PA, moderate alcohol consumption, lower BMI, abstinence from smoking, having health insurance, and higher intake of most vitamins and minerals from food.87,88 A meta-analysis of 4 RCTs and 27 prospective cohort and nested case-control studies found no significant effect of calcium supplements or calcium plus vitamin D supplements with CVD events or mortality.89 Observational studies have found that the antioxidants vitamin C, beta-carotene, and vitamin E are associated with lower risk of CHD and mortality, but RCTs providing antioxidant supplementation have demonstrated no benefit on CVD outcomes or mortality.90–95 A 2017 AHA scientific advisory statement summarized available evidence and suggested fish oil supplementation only for secondary prevention of CHD and SCD (Class IIa recommendation) and for secondary prevention of outcomes in patients with HF (Class IIa recommendation).96 A meta-analysis of 77 917 participants in 10 RCTs with ≥500 participants treated for ≥1 year found that fish oil supplementation (eicosapentaenoic acid dose range 226–1800 mg/d; docosahexaenoic acid dose range 0–1700 mg/d) had no significant effect on CHD death (RR, 0.94; 95% CI, 0.81–1.03), nonfatal MI (RR, 0.97; 95% CI, 0.87–1.08), or any CHD events (RR, 0.97; 95% CI, 0.93–1.01).97 Dietary Patterns The 2015 US Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee summarized the evidence for benefits of healthful diet patterns on a range of cardiometabolic and other disease outcomes.17 They concluded that a healthy dietary pattern is higher in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat or nonfat dairy, seafood, legumes, and nuts; moderate in alcohol (among adults); lower in red and processed meat; and low in sugar-sweetened foods and drinks and refined grains. The 2015 US Dietary Guidelines also describe a healthy vegetarian dietary pattern, which includes more legumes, soy products, nuts and seeds, and whole grains but does not include meats, poultry, or seafood.17 • In a meta-analysis of 8 observational studies (3 Seventh-day Adventist cohorts [N=110 723] and 5 other cohorts [N=72 598]), vegetarians had a 40% lower risk of CHD in the Seventh-day Adventist studies (RR, 0.60; 95% CI, 0.43–0.80) and a 16% lower risk of CHD (RR, 0.84; 95% CI, 0.74–0.96) in the other studies.98 March 5, 2019 e71 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES • In a meta-analysis of 5 prospective observational studies, consumption of legumes (beans) was associated with lower incidence of CHD (RR per 4 weekly 100-g servings, 0.86; 95% CI, 0.78–0.94).75 • Results from a meta-analysis of 17 prospective observational studies showed that neither dairy consumption nor dairy fat was significantly associated with higher or lower risk of CHD.76 • In a meta-analysis of 15 country-specific observational cohorts, consumption of butter had small or neutral overall associations with mortality, CVDs, and DM.77 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 5 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • In a cohort of 200 272 US males and females, greater adherence to a plant-based dietary pattern, defined by higher intake of plant-based foods and low intake of animal based foods, was associated with a 20% lower risk of DM (HR, 0.80; 95% CI, 0.74–0.87).99 • In a cohort of 380 296 US males and females, greater versus lower adherence to a Mediterranean dietary pattern was associated with a 22% lower cardiovascular mortality (RR, 0.78; 95% CI, 0.69– 0.87).100 Similar findings have been seen for the Mediterranean dietary pattern and risk of incident CHD and stroke101 and for the DASH-type dietary pattern.102 • In a cohort of 72 113 US female nurses, a dietary pattern characterized by higher intakes of vegetables, fruits, legumes, fish, poultry, and whole grains was associated with a 28% lower cardiovascular mortality (RR, 0.72; 95% CI, 0.60–0.87), whereas a dietary pattern characterized by higher intakes of processed meat, red meat, refined grains, french fries, and sweets/desserts was associated with a 22% higher cardiovascular mortality (RR, 1.22; 95% CI, 1.01–1.48).103 Similar findings have been seen in other cohorts and for other outcomes, including development of DM and metabolic syndrome.104–110 • The observational findings for benefits of a healthy food–based dietary pattern have been confirmed in 2 randomized clinical trials, including a small secondary prevention trial in France among patients with recent MI111 and a large primary prevention trial in Spain among patients with CVD risk factors.42 The latter trial, PREDIMED, demonstrated an ≈30% reduction in the risk of stroke, MI, and death attributable to cardiovascular causes in those patients randomized to Mediterranean-style diets supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or mixed nuts.42 Family History and Genetics • Although the interaction between genetics and nutrition is complex, genetic factors may contribute to food preferences and modulate the association between dietary components and adverse cardiovascular health outcomes.112,113 Nutrition and Disparities in CVD Health • Societal and environmental factors independently associated with diet quality, adiposity, or weight gain include education, income, race/ethnicity, e72 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 5 and (at least cross-sectionally) neighborhood availability of supermarkets.114–116 • Other local food-environment characteristics, such as availability of grocery stores (ie, smaller stores than supermarkets), convenience stores, and fast food restaurants, are not consistently associated with diet quality or adiposity and could be linked to social determinants of health for CVD.117 • Disparities may be driven in part by overabundance of unhealthy food options. In a study of neighborhood-level data from 4 US cities (Birmingham, AL, Chicago, IL, Minneapolis, MN, and Oakland, CA), past neighborhood-level income was inversely associated with current density of convenience stores.118 In low-income neighborhoods, the percentage of white population was inversely associated with density of fast food restaurants and smaller grocery stores. • In a study using NHANES and Nielsen Homescan data to examine disparities in calories from storebought consumer packaged goods over time, calories from store-bought beverages decreased between 2003 to 2006 and 2009 to 2012. However, the decline in calories from consumer packaged goods was slower for NH blacks, Mexican Americans, and lowest-income households.119 Global Burden (See Chart 5-8) • A report from the GBD Study estimated the impact of 14 specific dietary factors on mortality worldwide in 2005 to 2015. In 2015, a total of 6.9 million male deaths (237.4 deaths per 100 000) and 5.2 million female deaths (147.0 deaths per 100 000) worldwide were estimated to be attributable to poor dietary habits. The population attributable fraction was 22.4% for males and 20.7% for females. Although the estimated mortality rate attributable to poor dietary factors decreased by 15.0% in the worldwide population from 2005 to 2015, the population attributable fraction increased by 7.9% over the same time period.120 • The GBD 2016 Study used statistical models and data on incidence, prevalence, case fatality, excess mortality, and cause-specific mortality to estimate disease burden for 315 diseases and injuries in 195 countries and territories. Mortality rates attributable to dietary risks were highest in Eastern Europe, Russia, and Central Asia (Chart 5-8).121 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 5 AHA Target Consumption Range for Alternative Healthy Diet Score* CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Table 5-1.  AHA Dietary Targets and Healthy Diet Score for Defining Cardiovascular Health Alternative Scoring Range* Primary dietary metrics†   Fruits and vegetables ≥4.5 cups/d‡ 0 to ≥4.5 cups/d‡ 0–10   Fish and shellfish 2 or more 3.5-oz servings/wk (≥200 g/wk) 0 to ≥7 oz/wk 0–10  Sodium ≤1500 mg/d ≤1500 to >4500 mg/d 10–0  SSBs ≤36 fl oz/wk ≤36 to >210 fl oz/wk 10–0   Whole grains 3 or more 1-oz-equivalent servings/d 0 to ≥3 oz/d 0–10   Nuts, seeds, and legumes ≥4 servings/wk (nuts/seeds: 1 oz; legumes: ½ cup) 0 to ≥4 servings/d 0–10   Processed meats 2 or fewer 1.75-oz servings/wk (≤100 g/wk) ≤3.5 to >17.5 oz/wk 10–0   Saturated fat ≤7% energy ≤7 to >15 (% energy) 10–0 AHA Diet Score (primary) Ideal: 4 or 5 dietary targets (≥80%) Intermediate: 2 or 3 dietary targets (40%–79%) Poor: <2 dietary targets (<40%) Sum of scores for primary metrics 0 (worst) to 100 (best)§ Ideal: 80–100 Intermediate: 40–79 Poor: <40 AHA Diet Score (secondary) Ideal: 4 or 5 dietary targets (≥80%) Intermediate: 2 or 3 dietary targets (40%–79%) Poor: <2 dietary targets (<40%) Sum of scores for primary and secondary metrics 0 (worst) to 100 (best)§ Ideal: 80–100 Intermediate: 40–79 Poor: <40 Secondary dietary metrics† Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 AHA indicates American Heart Association; and SSBs, sugar-sweetened beverages. *Consistent with other dietary pattern scores, the highest score (10) was given for meeting or exceeding the AHA target (eg, at least 4.5 cups of fruits and vegetables per day; no more than 1500 mg/d of sodium), and the lowest score (0) was given for zero intake (protective factors) or for very high intake (harmful factors). The score for each metric was scaled continuously within this range. For harmful factors, the level of high intake that corresponded to a zero score was identified as approximately the 90th percentile distribution of US population intake. †Selected by the AHA based on evidence for likely causal effects on cardiovascular events, diabetes mellitus, or obesity; a general prioritization of food rather than nutrient metrics; consistency with US and AHA dietary guidelines; ability to measure and track these metrics in the US population; and parsimony, that is, the inclusion of as few components as possible that had minimal overlap with each other while at the same time having some overlap with the many other relevant dietary factors that were not included.2 The AHA dietary metrics should be targeted in the context of a healthy diet pattern that is appropriate in energy balance and consistent with a DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)-type eating plan, including but not limited to these metrics. ‡Including up to one 8-oz serving per day of 100% fruit juice and up to 0.42 cups/d (3 cups/wk) of starchy vegetables such as potatoes or corn. §The natural range of the primary AHA Diet Score is 0 to 50 (5 components), and the natural range of the secondary AHA Diet Score is 0 to 80 (8 components). Both scores are then rescaled to a range of 0 to 100 for comparison purposes. The ideal range of the primary AHA Diet Score corresponds to the AHA scoring system of meeting at least 4 of 5 binary dietary targets (≥80%), the intermediate range corresponds to meeting 2 or 3 dietary targets (40%–79%), and the poor range corresponds to meeting <2 dietary targets (<40%). The same ranges are used for the secondary AHA Diet Score for consistency and comparison. Sources: AHA’s My Life Check – Life’s Simple 71; Lloyd-Jones et al2; Rehm et al.4 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e73 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 5 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 5-1. Trends in prevalence of poor AHA healthy diet score, by race/ethnicity. Components of AHA healthy diet score are defined in Table 5-1. Poor diet was defined as <40% adherence, based on primary AHA continuous diet score.4 AHA indicates American Heart Association. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 5-2. Trends in prevalence of poor AHA healthy diet score, by ratio of family income to poverty level (<1.30, 1.30–1.849, 1.85–2.99, ≥3.0). Components of AHA healthy diet score are defined in Table 5-1. Poor diet was defined as <40% adherence, based on primary AHA continuous diet score.4 AHA indicates American Heart Association. e74 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 5 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Women Men 24-h Urine Sodium Excretion (mg/d) 5000 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 c ni pa is pa H ia As c ni ni pa is is N on -H -H on N -H on N n k ac bl c w c ni pa is pa is -H on N hi te l c Al pa is H ia As c ni ni n k ac bl c ni pa is -H on N N on -H is pa ni c w Al hi te l 2000 Chart 5-3. Estimated mean sodium intake in the United States by 24-hour urinary excretion. Estimates based on nationally representative sample of 827 nonpregnant, noninstitutionalized US adults aged 20 to 69 years who completed a 24-hour urine collection in NHANES 2013 to 2014.14 NHANES indicates National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 5-4. Sources of sodium intake in US adults in 3 geographic regions. Sources of sodium intake determined by four 24-hour dietary recalls with special procedures, in which duplicate samples of salt added to food at the table and in home food preparation were collected in 450 adults recruited in 3 geographic regions (Birmingham, AL, Palo Alto, CA, Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN) with equal numbers of males and females from 4 racial/ethnic groups (Asians, blacks, Hispanics, non-Hispanic whites).15 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e75 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 5 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 5-5. Absolute and proportional cardiometabolic disease mortality associated with overall suboptimal diet in the United States in 2012 by population subgroups. Bars represent absolute number (left) and percentage (right) of cardiometabolic deaths jointly related to suboptimal intakes of 10 dietary factors. The 10 factors were low intakes of fruits, vegetables, nuts/seeds, whole grains, seafood omega-3 fats, and polyunsaturated fats (replacing saturated fats) and high intakes of sodium, unprocessed red meats, processed meats, and sugar-sweetened beverages. Error bars indicate 95% uncertainty intervals. CHD indicates coronary heart disease; and CVD, cardiovascular disease. Reprinted with permission from Micha et al.18 Copyright © 2017, American Medical Association. All rights reserved. Chart 5-6. Proportion of consumer expenditures spent on food at home in selected countries. Data computed by the US Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service, August 2017.120 e76 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 5 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 5-7. Mean Healthy Eating Index (HEI)-2010 component scores in children and adolescents aged 2 to 18 years according to NHANES survey cycles. Sizes of the study population were as follows: N=3590 for 1999 to 2000, N=4039 for 2001 to 2002, N=6841 for 2003 to 2004, N=7215 for 2005 to 2006, N=5402 for 2007 to 2008, N=5751 for 2009 to 2010, and N=5649 for 2011 to 2012. For total fruit, whole fruit, total vegetables, greens and beans, whole grains, dairy, total protein foods, seafood and plant proteins, and fatty acids, higher scores corresponded to higher intakes. For refined grains, sodium, and empty calories, higher scores corresponded to lower intakes. The HEI-2010 component score increased by 3.8 points for empty calories; 1.1 points for whole grains; 0.9 points for dairy; 0.8 points for whole fruit; 0.6 points for total fruit; 0.5 points for seafood and plant proteins, greens and beans, and fatty acids; 0.4 points for total protein foods (all P for linear trend <0.001); and 0.2 points for refined grains (P for linear trend=0.01). The HEI-2010 component score decreased by 0.2 points for sodium (P for trend <0.001). There was no significant improvement for total vegetable intake over the period. Reprinted from Gu et al29 by permission of Oxford University Press. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e77 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 5 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 5-8. Age-standardized global mortality rates attributable to dietary risks per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. 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Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 e82 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 6 6. OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY See Table 6-1 and Charts 6-1 through 6-12 Click here to return to the Table of Contents Overweight and obesity are major risk factors for CVD, including CHD, stroke,1,2 AF,3 VTE,4,5 and CHF. According to NHANES 2015 to 2016, the prevalence of obesity was 39.6% of US adults and 18.5% of youths, Abbreviations Used in Chapter 6 ACTION AF AFFIRM AHA APCSC APPROACH ARIC ARISTOTLE Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 BMI BP BRFSS CABG CAC CAD CARDIA CDC CHD CHF CI CVD DBP DM DNA ERFC GBD GWAS HbA1c HD HDL HDL-C HR HUNT 2 IHD IMT IRR LDL-C Look AHEAD MESA MHO MI NCDR NCHS NH NHANES NHDS NHIS NHLBI Acute Coronary Treatment and Intervention Outcomes Network atrial fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation of Rhythm Management American Heart Association Asia-Pacific Cohort Studies Collaboration Alberta Provincial Project for Outcome Assessment in Coronary Heart Disease Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study Apixaban for Reduction in Stroke and Other Thromboembolic Events in Atrial Fibrillation body mass index blood pressure Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System coronary artery bypass graft coronary artery calcification coronary artery disease Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults Centers for Disease Control and Prevention coronary heart disease congestive heart failure confidence interval cardiovascular disease diastolic blood pressure diabetes mellitus deoxyribonucleic acid Emerging Risk Factor Collaboration Global Burden of Disease genome-wide association study hemoglobin A1c (glycosylated hemoglobin) heart disease high-density lipoprotein high-density lipoprotein cholesterol hazard ratio Nord-Trøndelag Health Study ischemic heart disease intima-media thickness incidence rate ratio low-density lipoprotein cholesterol Look: Action for Health in Diabetes Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis metabolically healthy obesity myocardial infarction National Cardiovascular Data Registry National Center for Health Statistics non-Hispanic National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey National Hospital Discharge Survey National Health Interview Survey National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (Continued ) OR PA PCI PSC QALY RCT RR SBP SCD SD SES SNP SOS STEMI TC UI VTE WC WHI YRBSS CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Abbreviations Used in Chapter 6 Continued odds ratio physical activity percutaneous coronary intervention Prospective Studies Collaboration quality-adjusted life-year randomized controlled trial relative risk systolic blood pressure sudden cardiac death standard deviation socioeconomic status single-nucleotide polymorphism Swedish Obese Subjects ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction total cholesterol uncertainty interval venous thromboembolism waist circumference Women’s Health Initiative Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System with 7.7% of adults and 5.6% of youth having severe obesity.6–8 The AHA has identified BMI <85th percentile in youth (aged 2–19 years) and <25 kg/m2 in adults (aged ≥20 years) as 1 of the 7 components of ideal cardiovascular health.9 In 2013 to 2014, 63.1% of youth and 29.6% of adults met these criteria (Chapter 2, Cardiovascular Health). Classification of Overweight and Obesity • For adults, NHLBI weight categories are as follows: overweight (25.0 ≤ BMI ≤ 29.9 kg/m2) and obese class I (BMI 30–35 kg/m2), class II (BMI >35–39.9 kg/m2), and class III (BMI ≥40 kg/m2). BMI cutoffs often misclassify obesity in those with muscle mass on the upper and lower tails of the distribution. BMI categories also vary in prognostic value by race/ethnicity; they appear to overestimate risk in African Americans and underestimate risk in Asians.10 For this reason, lower BMI cutoffs have been recommended to classify obesity and associated health risks for Asian and South Asian populations.11 • For youth, sex-specific BMI-for-age 2000 CDC growth charts for the United States are used,12 and overweight is defined as 85th to <95th percentile and obesity as ≥95th percentile. These categories were previously called “at risk for overweight” and “overweight.” The change in terminology reflects the labels used by organizations such as the Health and Medicine Division and the American Academy of Pediatrics. More information is available elsewhere.13 • A 2013 AHA scientific statement recommended that the definition of severe obesity for children Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  March 5, 2019 e83 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al ≥2 years old and adolescents be changed to BMI ≥120% of the 95th percentile for age and sex or an absolute BMI ≥35 kg/m2, whichever is lower.14 This definition of severe obesity among children could better identify this small but important group compared with the other common definition of BMI ≥99th percentile for age and sex.14 • Current obesity guidelines define WC ≥40 inches (102 cm) for males and ≥35 inches (88 cm) for females as being associated with increased cardiovascular risk15; however, lower cutoffs have been recommended for various racial/ethnic groups, for example, ≥80 cm for Asian females and ≥90 cm for Asian males.10,16 WC measurement is recommended for those with BMI of 25 to 34.9 kg/m2, to provide additional information on CVD risk.17 Prevalence Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Youth (See Table 6-1 and Chart 6-1) • According to 2015 to 2016 data from NHANES (NCHS/CDC), the overall prevalence of obesity (≥95th percentile) was 18.5%. By age group, the prevalence of obesity for children aged 2 to 5 years was 13.9%; for children aged 6 to 11 years, the prevalence was 18.4%; and for adolescents aged 12 to 19 years, the prevalence was 20.6%.8 • According to 2013 to 2014 data from NHANES (NCHS/CDC), the overall prevalence of overweight, including obesity, in children and adolescents aged 2 to 19 years was 33.4% based on a BMI-for-age value ≥85th percentile of the 2000 CDC growth charts: 16.2% were overweight, and 17.2% had obesity (≥95th percentile). There were no significant differences in overweight (including obesity) prevalence for boys and girls.18 • The prevalence of obesity was lower for NH Asian and NH white children than for NH black and Hispanic children, without significant differences between NH black and Hispanic children (Chart 6-1).7,19 • Extreme obesity, defined as BMI ≥120% of the 95th percentile for age and sex, was prevalent in 5.8% of youth aged 2 to 19 years, which was similar for boys (5.7%) and girls (5.9%) but was higher among Hispanic and NH black youth than among NH white youth.18 • According to 2013 to 2014 NHANES data, among all children aged 2 to 19 years, the prevalence of obesity was lower for NH Asian boys (12.1%) and girls (5.0%) than for NH white (15.9%, 14.6%), e84 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 6 NH black (16.8%, 20.9%), and Hispanic (20.6%, 22.1%) boys and girls, respectively.18,20 • The prevalence of childhood obesity varies by SES. According to 2011 to 2014 NHANES data, for children 12 to 19 years old, the prevalence of obesity by percentage of poverty level was 22.4% for those below 100%, 25.7% for 100% to 199%, 19.7% for 200% to 399%, and 13.7% for ≥400% of poverty level.19 • In addition, obesity prevalence among adolescents was higher for those whose parents had a high school degree or less education (21.6%) than for adolescents whose parents had a bachelor’s degree or higher (9.6%).21,22 • According to self-reported height and weight data from the YRBSS 2015,23 13.9% of US high school students had obesity and 16.0% were overweight. The percentages of obesity were higher in boys (16.8%) than girls (10.8%) and in blacks (16.8%) and Hispanics (16.4%) than in whites (12.4%). Obesity rates varied by states: The highest rates of obesity in females were observed in Kentucky and Mississippi (16.2%), and in males, West Virginia (23.4%); the lowest rates in females were observed in Nevada (6.3%), whereas for males, the lowest rates were seen in Montana (13.0%). • A systematic review and meta-analysis of 15 prospective cohort studies with 200 777 participants showed that children and adolescents who had obesity were ≈5 times more likely to have obesity in adulthood than those who did not have obesity. Approximately 55% of children with obesity will remain with obesity in adolescence, 80% of adolescents with obesity will remain with obesity in their adulthood, and 70% of these adolescents will remain with obesity over age 30. Adults (See Table 6-1 and Charts 6-2 through 6-8) • According to NHANES 2015 to 2016, among US adults aged ≥20 years: — The age-adjusted prevalence of obesity was 39.6% (37.9% of males and 41.1% of females), and 7.7% had class III obesity (5.6% of males and 9.7% of females).8 • According to NHANES 2013 to 2014, among US adults aged ≥20 years6: — The age-adjusted prevalence of obesity was 37.7% (35.0% of males and 40.4% of females), and 7.7% had class III obesity (5.5% of males and 9.9% of females). — Among males, the age-adjusted prevalence of obesity and class III obesity was not significantly different for NH blacks (38.0% and Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al • Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • • Complications Youth • According to the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, compared with those with normal weight or those who were overweight, adolescents who were obese had a 16-fold increased risk of having severe obesity as adults, and 70.5% of adolescents with severe obesity maintained this weight status into adulthood.25 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • Children and adolescents who are overweight and have obesity are at increased risk for future adverse health effects, including the following26: — Increased prevalence of traditional cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and DM. Among 8579 youths in the NHANES study, higher BMI was associated with higher SBP and DBP, lower HDL, and high triglyceride and HbA1c levels.27,28 — Poor school performance, tobacco use, alcohol use, premature sexual behavior, and poor diet. — Other associated health conditions, such as asthma, hepatic steatosis, sleep apnea, stroke, some cancers (breast, colon, and kidney), renal insufficiency, musculoskeletal disorders, gallbladder disease, and reproductive abnormalities. • Data from 4 Finnish cohort studies examining childhood and adult BMI with a mean follow-up of 23 years found that children who were overweight or had obesity and had obesity in their adulthood had an increased risk of type 2 DM (RR, 5.4), hypertension (RR, 2.7), dyslipidemia (high LDL-C: RR, 1.8; low HDL-C: RR, 2.1; high triglycerides: RR, 3.0), and carotid atherosclerosis (RR, 1.7), whereas those who achieved normal weight by adulthood had risks comparable to individuals who never had obesity.29 • The CARDIA study showed that young adults who were overweight or had obesity had lower self-reported physical health-related quality of life than normal-weight participants 20 years later.30 Adults (See Chart 6-9) • Obesity is associated with increased lifetime risk of CVD and increased prevalence of type 2 DM, hypertension, dyslipidemia, sleep-disordered breathing, VTE, AF, and dementia.31,32 • Analyses of continuous BMI show the risk of type 2 DM increases with increasing BMI.33 • Among 68 070 adult participants across multiple NHANES surveys, the decline in BP in recent birth cohorts slowed, mediated by BMI.34 • Another systematic review and meta-analysis of 37 studies showed that high childhood BMI was associated with an increased incidence of adult DM (OR, 1.70; 95% CI, 1.30–2.22), CHD (OR, 1.20; 95% CI, 1.10–1.31), and a range of cancers, but not stroke or breast cancer; however, the accuracy of childhood BMI predicting any adult morbidity was low. Only 31% of future DM and 22% of future hypertension and CHD occurred in those who as youth aged ≥12 years had been classified as overweight or who had obesity. Only March 5, 2019 e85 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES • 7.2%), NH Asians (12.6% and data not available for class III obesity), Hispanics (37.9% and 5.4%), and NH whites (34.7% and 5.6%). — Among females, the age-adjusted prevalence of obesity and class III obesity, respectively, was greater in NH blacks (57.2% and 16.8%), lower in NH Asians (12.4% and data not available for class III obesity), and similar in Hispanics (46.9% and 8.7%) compared with NH whites (38.2% and 9.7%). According to NHANES 2011 to 2014, the ageadjusted prevalence of obesity was higher among middle-aged (40–59 years: 40.2%) and older (≥60 years: 37.0%) adults than younger (20–39 years: 32.3%) adults. This pattern (lower prevalence of obesity among younger adults) was similar for males and females, although the prevalence of obesity was higher among females (Chart 6-2).7 Using NHANES 2011 to 2014 data, obesity prevalence was higher in females than males when stratified by race/ethnicity (Table  6-1 and Chart 6-3). By sex, the only significant differences were higher prevalence of obesity among NH black females than among NH black males and among Hispanic females than among Hispanic males (Table 6-1 and Chart 6-3).7 Females have had a higher prevalence of class III obesity and a lower prevalence of overweight than males in all NHANES surveys from 1999 through 2014 (Chart 6-4).19 In the United States, the prevalence of obesity, as estimated from self-reported height and weight in the BRFSS/CDC (2016),24 varies by region and state. Self-reported estimates usually underestimate BMI and obesity. In 2016, by state, the prevalence of obesity was highest in Mississippi (37.3%) and West Virginia (37.7%) and lowest in Colorado (22.3%) (Chart 6-5).24 When BRFSS data from 2014 to 2016 were combined, the prevalence of obesity by state was higher for Hispanic adults and substantially higher for NH black adults than for white adults (Charts 6-6 through 6-8). Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 6 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al • • • Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • e86 20% of future adult cancers occurred in children classified as overweight or who had obesity.35 Another study examining longitudinal data from 2.3 million adolescents (aged 16–19 years) demonstrated increased cardiovascular mortality in adulthood in youth with obesity compared with youth with BMI in the 5th to 24th percentile, with an HR of 4.9 (95% CI, 3.9–6.1) for death attributable to CHD, 2.6 (95% CI, 1.7–4.1) for death attributable to stroke, 2.1 (95% CI, 1.5–2.9) for sudden death, and 3.5 (95% CI, 2.9–4.1) for death attributable to total cardiovascular causes, after adjustment for sex, age, birth year, sociodemographic characteristics, and height.36 A meta-analysis of 123 cohorts with 1.4 million adults and 52 000 CVD events reported that associations of BMI with IHD, hypertensive HD, stroke, and DM declined with advancing age (Chart 6-9) but were largely similar by sex and by region. The RRs for 5-kg/m2 higher BMI for ages 55 to 64 years ranged from 1.44 (95% CI, 1.40–1.48) for IHD to 2.32 (95% CI, 2.04–2.63) for DM. On the basis of their data, the authors suggested that the theoretical minimum-risk exposure distribution for BMI is 21 to 23 kg/m2 ± 1.1 to 1.8 kg/m2 (Chart 6-9).37 Cardiovascular risks might be even higher with class III obesity than with class I or class II obesity.38 Among 156 775 postmenopausal females in the WHI, for severe obesity versus normal BMI, HRs (95% CIs) for mortality were 1.97 (1.77–2.20) in white females, 1.55 (1.20–2.00) in African American females, and 2.59 (1.55–4.31) in Hispanic females; for CHD, HRs were 2.05 (1.80– 2.35), 2.24 (1.57–3.19), and 2.95 (1.60–5.41), respectively; and for CHF, HRs were 5.01 (4.33– 5.80), 3.60 (2.30–5.62), and 6.05 (2.49–14.69), respectively. However, CHD risk was strongly related to CVD risk factors across BMI categories, even in class III obesity, and CHD incidence was similar by race/ethnicity with adjustment for differences in BMI and CVD risk factors.38 In a meta-analysis from 58 cohorts representing 221 934 people in 17 developed countries with 14 297 incident CVD outcomes, BMI, WC, and waist-to-hip ratio were strongly associated with intermediate risk factors of DM, higher SBP and TC, and lower HDL-C. The associations of adiposity measures (BMI, WC, waist-to-hip ratio) with CVD outcomes were attenuated after adjustment for intermediate risk factors (DM, SBP, TC, and HDL-C), along with age, sex, and smoking status. Measures of adiposity also did not substantively improve risk discrimination or reclassification when data on intermediate risk factors were included.39 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 6 • Obesity was cross-sectionally associated with subclinical atherosclerosis, including CAC and carotid IMT, among older adults in MESA, and this association persisted after adjustment for CVD risk factors.40 In prospective analysis of younger adults through midlife, greater duration of overall and abdominal obesity was associated with presence of and progression of subclinical atherosclerosis in the CARDIA study.41 • A systematic review of 25 prospective studies examining overweight and obesity as predictors of major stroke subtypes in >2 million participants with >30 000 events in ≥4 years found an adjusted RR for ischemic stroke of 1.22 (95% CI, 1.05–1.41) in overweight individuals and an RR of 1.64 (95% CI, 1.36–1.99) for individuals with obesity relative to normal-weight individuals. RRs for hemorrhagic stroke were 1.01 (95% CI, 0.88– 1.17) and 1.24 (95% CI, 0.99–1.54) for overweight individuals and individuals with obesity, respectively. These risks were graded with increasing BMI and persisted after adjustment for age, lifestyle, and other cardiovascular risk factors.42 • A recent mendelian randomization study of participants from 7 prospective cohorts demonstrated that genetic variants associated with higher BMI were significantly associated with incident AF, which supports a causal relationship between obesity and AF.43 • A recent meta-analysis of 10 case-referent studies and 4 prospective cohort studies (including ARIC)5 reported that when individuals with BMI ≥30 kg/ m2 were compared with those with BMI <30 kg/ m2, obesity was associated with a significantly higher prevalence (OR, 2.45; 95% CI, 1.78–3.35) and incidence (RR, 2.39; 95% CI, 1.79–3.17) of VTE, although there was significant heterogeneity in the studies.4 • A recent meta-analysis of 15 prospective studies of midlife BMI demonstrated that the increased risk for Alzheimer disease or any dementia was 1.35 and 1.26 for overweight, respectively, and 2.04 and 1.64 for obesity, respectively.44 The inclusion of obesity in dementia forecast models increased the estimated prevalence of dementia through 2050 by 9% in the United States and 19% in China.45 • A BMI paradox is often reported, with higherBMI patients demonstrating favorable outcomes among adults with prevalent CHF, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, and CAD; similar findings have been seen for percent body fat. However, recent studies suggest that the obesity paradox might be explained by lead-time bias, because it is not present before the development of CVD.32,46 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 — Other reports suggest that obesity, especially long-lasting or severe obesity, without metabolic abnormalities might not increase risk for MI but does increase risk for HF.53,54 Mortality • Childhood BMIs in the highest quartile were associated with premature death as an adult in a cohort of 4857 American Indian children during a median follow-up of 23.9 years (BMI for quartile 4 versus quartile 1: IRR, 2.30; 95% CI, 1.46–3.62).55 • According to NHIS-linked mortality data, among young adults aged 18 to 39 years, the HR for allcause mortality was 1.07 (95% CI, 0.91–1.26) for self-reported overweight (not including obesity), 1.41 (95% CI, 1.16–1.73) for obesity, and 2.46 (95% CI, 1.91–3.16) for extreme obesity.56 • On the basis of NHANES I and II data, among adults, obesity was associated with nearly 112 000 excess deaths (95% CI, 53 754–170 064) relative to normal weight in 2000. Class I obesity was associated with almost 30 000 of these excess deaths (95% CI, 8534–68 220) and class II and III obesity with >82 000 deaths (95% CI, 44  843–119  289). Underweight was associated with nearly 34 000 excess deaths (95% CI, 15 726–51 766).57 As other studies have found,58 being overweight but not obese was not associated with excess deaths.57 • A systematic review (2.88 million people and >270 000 deaths) showed that relative to normal BMI (18.5 to <25 kg/m2), all-cause mortality was lower for overweight individuals (BMI 18.5 to <25 kg/m2: HR, 0.94; 95% CI, 0.91–0.96) and was not elevated for class I obesity (HR, 0.95; 95% CI, 0.88–1.01). All-cause mortality was higher for obesity overall (HR, 1.18; 95% CI, 1.12–1.25) and for the subset of class II and III obesity (HR, 1.29; 95% CI, 1.18–1.41).59 • Fluctuation of weight is associated with cardiovascular events and death. In 9509 participants of the Treating to New Targets trial, those in the quintile of highest body weight fluctuation had the highest rates of cardiovascular events, MI, stroke, and death.60 • Recent meta-analysis of 3.74 million deaths among 30.3 million participants found that overweight and obesity were associated with higher risk of all-cause mortality, with lowest risks at BMI 22 to 23 kg/m2 in healthy never-smokers and 20 to 22 kg/m2 in never-smokers with ≥20 years of follow-up.61 • In a collaborative analysis of data from almost 900 000 adults in 57 prospective studies, mostly in Western Europe and North America, overall March 5, 2019 e87 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • The ARISTOTLE trial reported that in adjusted analyses, higher BMI was associated with lower all-cause mortality (overweight HR, 0.67 [95% CI, 0.59–0.78]; obesity HR, 0.63 [95% CI, 0.54– 0.74]), similar to an earlier study from the AFFIRM trial.47 • In a study of 2625 participants with new-onset DM pooled from 5 longitudinal cohort studies, rates of total, CVD, and non-CVD mortality were higher among normal-weight people than among overweight participants and participants with obesity, with adjusted HRs of 2.08 (95% CI, 1.52–2.85), 1.52 (95% CI, 0.89–2.58), and 2.32 (95% CI, 1.55–3.48), respectively.48 • In a study of 189 672 participants from 10 US longitudinal cohort studies, obesity was associated with a shorter total longevity and greater proportion of life lived with CVD, and higher BMI was associated with significantly higher risk of death attributable to CVD.32 • Recent studies have evaluated risks for MHO versus “metabolically unhealthy” or “metabolically abnormal” obesity. The definition of MHO has varied across studies, but it has often comprised 0 or 1 metabolic abnormality by metabolic syndrome criteria, sometimes excluding WC. — Using strict criteria of 0 metabolic syndrome components and no previous CVD diagnosis, a recent report of 10 European cohort studies (N=163 517 people) reported that the prevalence of MHO varied from 7% to 28% in females and from 2% to 19% in males.49 — MHO appears to be unstable over time, with 1 study showing that 44.5% of MHO individuals transitioned to metabolically unhealthy obesity over 8 years of follow-up.50 — Among younger adults in the CARDIA study, after 20 years of follow-up, 47% of people were defined as being metabolically healthy overweight (presence of 0 or 1 metabolic risk factor).51 Among older adults in MESA, approximately half of participants with MHO developed metabolic syndrome and had increased odds of CVD (OR, 1.60; 95% CI, 1.14–2.25) compared with those with stable MHO or healthy normal weight.52 — A recent meta-analysis of 22 prospective studies suggested that CVD risk was higher in MHO than metabolically healthy normalweight participants (RR, 1.45; 95% CI, 1.20– 1.70); however, the risk in MHO individuals was lower than in individuals who were metabolically unhealthy and normal weight (RR, 2.07; 95% CI, 1.62–2.65) or obese (RR, 2.31; 95% CI, 1.99–2.69).31 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 6 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 mortality was lowest at a BMI of ≈22.5 to 25 kg/ m2 in both sexes and at all ages, after exclusion of early follow-up and adjustment for smoking status. Above this range, each 5-kg/m2-higher BMI was associated with ≈30% higher all-cause mortality, and no specific cause of death was inversely associated with BMI. Below 22.5 to 25 kg/m2, the overall inverse association with BMI was predominantly related to strong inverse associations for smoking-related respiratory disease, and the only clearly positive association was for IHD.62 • In a meta-analysis of 1.46 million white adults, over a mean follow-up period of 10 years, allcause mortality was lowest at BMI levels of 20.0 to 24.9 kg/m2. Among females, compared with a BMI of 22.5 to 24.9 kg/m2, the HRs for death were as follows: BMI 15.0 to 18.4 kg/m2, 1.47; 18.5 to 19.9 kg/m2, 1.14; 20.0 to 22.4 kg/m2, 1.00; 25.0 to 29.9 kg/m2, 1.13; 30.0 to 34.9 kg/ m2, 1.44; 35.0 to 39.9 kg/m2, 1.88; and 40.0 to 49.9 kg/m2, 2.51. Similar estimates were observed in males.63 • In 10 large population cohorts in the United States, individual-level data from adults aged 20 to 79 years with 3.2 million person-years of follow-up (1964–2015) demonstrated that overweight and obesity were associated with early development of CVD and reinforced the greater mortality associated with obesity.32 • According to data from the NCDR ACTION Registry–Get With The Guidelines, among patients presenting with STEMI and a BMI ≥40 kg/m2, in-hospital mortality rates were higher for patients with class III obesity (OR, 1.64; 95% CI, 1.32–2.03) when class I obesity was used as the referent.64 In the APPROACH registry of individuals after CABG and PCI, overweight and class 1 obesity (BMI 20–24.9 kg/m2) were associated with lower mortality, whereas BMI ≥40 kg/m2 was associated with elevated mortality.65 Similar results in the National Adult Cardiac Surgery registry from 2002 to 2013 showed lower mortality in overweight and obesity class I and II (OR, 0.81 [95% CI, 0.76–0.86] and 0.83 [95% CI, 0.74–0.94], respectively) relative to normal-weight individuals and greater mortality risk with underweight (OR, 1.51; 95% CI, 1.41–1.62), with these results persisting after adjustment for residual confounding and reverse causation.66 • In a study of 22 203 females and males from England and Scotland, metabolically unhealthy obese individuals were at an increased risk of allcause mortality compared with MHO individuals (HR, 1.72; 95% CI, 1.23–2.41).67 • Relation of various anthropometric measures to mortality: e88 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 6 — In a comparison of 5 different anthropometric variables (BMI, WC, hip circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, and waist-to-height ratio) in 62 223 individuals from Norway with 12 years of follow-up from the HUNT 2 study, the risk of death per SD increase in each measure was 1.02 (95% CI, 0.99–1.06) for BMI, 1.10 (95% CI, 1.06–1.14) for WC, 1.01 (95% CI, 0.97–1.05) for hip circumference, 1.15 (95% CI, 1.11–1.19) for waistto-hip ratio, and 1.12 (95% CI, 1.08–1.16) for waist-to-height ratio. For CVD mortality, the risk of death per SD increase was 1.12 (95% CI, 1.06–1.20) for BMI, 1.19 (95% CI, 1.12–1.26) for WC, 1.06 (95% CI, 1.00– 1.13) for hip circumference, 1.23 (95% CI, 1.16–1.30) for waist-to-hip ratio, and 1.24 (95% CI, 1.16–1.31) for waist-to-height ratio.68 • However, because BMI and WC are strongly correlated, large samples are needed to evaluate their independent contributions to risk.15,69 — A recent pooled analysis of WC and mortality in 650 386 adults followed up for a median of 9 years revealed that a 5-cm increment in WC was associated with an increase in allcause mortality at all BMI categories examined from 20 to 50 kg/m2.70 — Similarly, in an analysis of postmenopausal females in the WHI limited to those with BMI ≥40 kg/m2, mortality, CHD, and CHF incidence all increased with WC >115 and >122 cm compared with ≤108.4 cm.38 — Finally, among 14 941 males and females in ARIC, the risk of SCD was associated with higher BMI and WC, with traditional risk factors mediating the association with BMI but not with WC.71 Cost Obesity costs the healthcare system, healthcare payers, and individuals with obesity. • In the United States, the estimated annual medical cost of obesity in 2008 was $147 billion; the annual medical costs for individuals with obesity were $1429 higher than for normal-weight individuals.72 A more recent study estimated mean annual per capita healthcare expenses associated with obesity were $1160 for males and $1525 for females.73 • According to NHANES I data linked to Medicare and mortality records, 45-year-old individuals with obesity had lifetime Medicare costs of $163 000 compared with $117 000 for those who were at normal weight at 65 years of age.74 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 with increasing degree of obesity associated with decreasing cost per QALY ($19 222/QALY in the severely obese), which suggests that subsets of indications for bariatric surgery may be more cost-effective.86 Secular Trends (See Charts 6-10 and 6-11) Youth • According to NHANES data, overall prevalence of obesity and severe obesity in youth (aged 2–19 years old) did not increase significantly between 2007 to 2008 and 2015 to 2016. Among children 2 to 5 years old, a quadratic trend was seen, with obesity decreasing from 10.1% in 2007 to 2008 to 8.4% in 2011 to 2012 and increasing to 13.9% in 2015 to 2016.8 • According to NHANES 2011 to 2014 data, prevalence of obesity in youth (aged 2–19 years) increased from 1988 to 1994 until 2003 to 2004 but did not change significantly afterward. The prevalence of severe obesity increased between 1988 to 1994 and 2013 to 2014.18 • According to NCHS/CDC and NHANES surveys, the prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents increased substantially from 1963 to 1965 through 2009 to 2010, but this increase has slowed (Chart 6-10). • Specifically, according to NHANES data, from 1988 to 1994, 2003 to 2006, and 2011 to 2014, the percentage of children 12 to 19 years of age with obesity increased from 10.5% to 17.6% to 20.5%, respectively19; however, during the same time periods, among children aged 2 to 5 years, the prevalence of obesity changed from 7.2% in 1988 to 1994 to 12.5% in 2003 to 2006 to 8.9% in 2011 to 2014.18,19 Another analysis of NHANES data showed that between 1988 to 1994 and 2013 to 2014, extreme obesity increased among children aged 6 to 11 years (from 3.6% to 4.3%) and among adolescents aged 12 to 19 years (from 2.6% to 9.1%).18 • Among infants and children from birth to >2 years old, the prevalence of high weight for recumbent length (ie, ≥95th percentile of sex-specific CDC 2000 growth charts) was 9.5% in 2003 to 2004 and 8.1% in 2011 to 2014. The decrease of 1.4% was not statistically significant.87 • According to the YRBSS, among US high school students between 1999 and 2015, there was a significant linear increase in the prevalence of obesity (from 10.6% to 13.9%) and in the prevalence of overweight (from 14.1% to 16.0%). Between 1991 and 2015, there was a corresponding significant linear increase of students who reported March 5, 2019 e89 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • According to data from the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey from 1997 to 2006, in 1997, expenditures for Part A and Part B services per beneficiary were $6832 for a normal-weight person, which was more than for overweight people ($5473) or people with obesity ($5790); however, over time, expenses increased more rapidly for overweight people and people with obesity.75 • The costs of obesity are high: People with obesity paid on average $1429 (42%) more for healthcare costs than normal-weight people in 2006. For beneficiaries who are obese, Medicare pays $1723 more, Medicaid pays $1021 more, and private insurers pay $1140 more annually than for beneficiaries who are at normal weight. Similarly, people with obesity have 46% higher inpatient costs and 27% more outpatient visits and spend 80% more on prescription drugs.72 • Using 4 waves of NHANES data (through 2000), the total excess cost in 2007 US dollars related to the current prevalence of adolescent overweight and obesity was estimated to be $254 billion ($208 billion in lost productivity secondary to premature morbidity and mortality and $46 billion in direct medical costs).76 • A recent study recommended the use of $19 000 (2012 US dollars) as the incremental lifetime medical cost of a child with obesity relative to a normal-weight child who maintains normal weight throughout adulthood.77 • According to the 2006 NHDS, the incidence of bariatric surgery was estimated at 113 000 cases per year, with costs of nearly $1.5 billion annually.78 • A recent cost-effectiveness study of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding showed that after 5 years, $4970 was saved in medical expenses; if indirect costs were included (absenteeism and presenteeism), savings increased to $6180 and $10 960, respectively.79 However, when expressed per QALY, only $6600 was gained for laparoscopic gastric bypass, $6200 for laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, and $17 300 for open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, none of which exceeded the standard $50 000 per QALY gained.80 Two other recent large studies failed to demonstrate a cost benefit for bariatric surgery versus matched patients over 6 years of follow-up.81,82 • The cost effectiveness of bariatric surgery among individuals with DM is unclear, with 2 studies showing cost savings83,84 but a recent study demonstrating no improvement compared with intensive lifestyle and medical interventions.85 • Bariatric surgery appears to be cost-effective for the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 6 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al they were trying to lose weight, from 41.8% to 45.6%.23 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Adults • In the United States, the age-standardized prevalence of obesity and severe obesity increased significantly in the past decade (from 2007–2008 to 2015–2016) among adults.8 • In the United States, the prevalence of obesity among adults, estimated using NHANES data, increased from 1999 to 2000 through 2013 to 2014 from 30.5% to 37.7%6 (Chart 6-11); however, from 2005 to 2006 through 2013 to 2014, there was a significant linear trend for the increase in obesity and class III obesity for females (from 35.6% to 41.1% and from 7.5% to 10.0%, respectively) but not males (from 33.4% to 35.1% and from 7.5% to 10.0%, respectively).6 • From NHANES 1999 to 2002 to NHANES 2007 to 2010, the prevalence of total and undiagnosed DM, total hypertension, total dyslipidemia, and smoking did not change significantly within any of the BMI categories, but there was a lower prevalence of dyslipidemia (−3.4%; 95% CI, −6.3% to −0.5%) among overweight adults. However, the prevalence of untreated hypertension decreased among adults with overweight or obesity, and the prevalence of untreated dyslipidemia decreased for all BMI categories (normal, overweight, obesity, and BMI ≥35 kg/m2).88 • Another study reported that for females, but not males, the increase in WC from NHANES 1999 to 2000 to NHANES 2010 to 2011 was greater than expected based on the increase in BMI.89 Prevention • In adults, 2 prevention targets are the built environment and the workplace. The built environment plays a role in promoting healthy lifestyles and preventing obesity.90 Similar to schools for children, the workplace can provide an opportunity to educate adults on methods to reduce weight and can also motivate individuals to lose weight through group participation.91 • 70% of adults with obesity did not have obesity in childhood or adolescence, so reducing the overall burden of adult obesity might require interventions beyond targeting obesity reduction solely at overweight children and children with obesity.92 • The CDC Prevention Status Reports highlight the status of public health policies and practices to address public health problems, including obesity, by state. Reports rate the extent to which the state has implemented the policies or practices e90 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 6 identified from systemic reviews, national strategies or action plans, or expert bodies.93 Obesity reduction policies and programs implemented by country are also provided online.94 Awareness • According to NHANES 2003 to 2006 data, ≈23% of adults who were overweight and with obesity misperceived themselves to be at a healthier weight status, and those people were less likely to have tried to lose weight in the prior year.95 • Recent studies show that parents’ perceptions of overweight and obesity differ according to the child’s race and sex. Boys 6 to 15 years of age with obesity were more likely than girls to be misperceived as being “about the right weight” by their parents (OR, 1.40; 95% CI, 1.12–1.76; P=0.004). Obesity was significantly less likely to be misperceived among girls 11 to 15 years of age than among girls 6 to 10 years of age (OR, 0.46; 95% CI, 0.29–0.74; P=0.002) and among Hispanic males than among white males (OR, 0.58; 95% CI, 0.36–0.93; P=0.02).95 Notification of a child’s unhealthy weight by healthcare practitioners increased from 22% in 1999 to 34% in 2014.96 Treatment and Control • The randomized trial Look AHEAD showed that among adults who were overweight, had obesity, and had type 2 DM, an intensive lifestyle intervention produced a greater percentage of weight loss at 4 years than DM support education.97 — After 8 years of intervention, the percentage of weight loss ≥5% and ≥10% was greater in the intensive lifestyle intervention than in DM support education groups (50.3% and 26.9% versus 35.7% and 17.2%, respectively).98 — Look AHEAD was stopped early with a median 9.6 years of follow-up for failure to show a significant difference in CVD events between the intensive lifestyle intervention and control group.97 — Intensive lifestyle interventions produce greater weight loss than education alone among those with class III obesity99 and childhood obesity.100 • A comprehensive review and meta-analysis of 54 RCTs suggests that dietary weight loss interventions reduce all-cause mortality (34 trials, 685 events; RR, 0.82; 95% CI, 0.71–0.95), but the benefit on lowering cardiovascular mortality is less clear.101 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Bariatric Surgery Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • Lifestyle interventions often do not provide sustained significant weight loss for people with obesity. Among adults with obesity, bariatric surgery produces greater weight loss and maintenance of lost weight than lifestyle intervention, with some variations depending on the type of procedure and the patient’s initial weight.33 Gastric bypass surgery is typically performed as a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, or biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch. • Benefits reported for bariatric surgery include substantial weight loss; remission of DM, hypertension, and dyslipidemia; reduced incidence of mortality; reduction in microvascular disease; and fewer CVD events.104 Reported risks with bariatric surgery include not only perioperative mortality and adverse events but also weight regain, DM recurrence (particularly for those with longer DM duration before surgery), bone loss, increases in substance use disorders, suicide, and nutritional deficiencies. Outcomes vary by bariatric surgery technique.105 • Outcomes must be assessed cautiously, because most bariatric surgery data come from nonrandomized observational studies, with only a few RCTs comparing bariatric surgery to medical treatment for patients with DM. Furthermore, studies have not always reported their definition of remission or partial remission for comorbidities such as DM, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, and many have not reported laboratory values or medication use.105,106 • In a large bariatric surgery cohort, the prevalence of high 10-year predicted CVD risk was 36.5%,91 but 76% of those with low 10-year risk had high lifetime predicted CVD risk. The corresponding prevalence in US adults is 18% and 56%, respectively.107 • A meta-analysis of RCTs also showed substantially higher weight loss and DM remission for bariatric Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • • • • • surgery than for conventional medical therapy, with follow-up of ≤2 years.108 The longest follow-up to date of 12 years in 1156 patients with severe obesity, including 418 individuals who underwent gastric bypass, demonstrated sustained weight loss and both remission and prevention of incident type 2 DM, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.109 An RCT demonstrated that weight loss from laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy was similar to that achieved by traditional gastric bypass surgery, although the latter achieved greater improvement in lipid levels.110,111 According to retrospective data, among 9949 patients who underwent gastric bypass surgery, after a mean of 7 years, long-term mortality was 40% lower among the surgically treated patients than among control subjects with obesity. Specifically, cancer mortality was reduced by 60%, DM mortality by 92%, and CAD mortality by 56%. Nondisease death rates (eg, accidents, suicide) were 58% higher in the surgery group.112 A recent DM consensus statement recommended bariatric surgery to treat type 2 DM among adults with class III obesity and recommended it be considered to treat type 2 DM among adults with class I obesity.99 The role of bariatric surgery to treat type 2 DM in adolescence is controversial.113 Although bariatric surgery improves insulin requirements and comorbidities in type 1 DM, there was minimal sustained effect in glycemic control in long-term follow-up in a small series.114 Family History and Genetics • Overweight and obesity have considerable genetic components, with heritability estimates ranging from ≈40% to 75%.115 However, only ≈1.5% of interindividual variation of BMI is explained by commonly occurring SNPs, which suggests a role for DNA methylation variants.116 • Monogenic or mendelian causes of obesity include mutations with strong effects in genes that control appetite and energy balance (eg, LEP, MC4R), as well as obesity that occurs in the context of syndromes.117 • Most cases of obesity are determined by the interaction of genetic and epigenetic factors with an obesogenic environment, including diet, PA, and the microbiome. Although BMI is most commonly used to define obesity at the population level, measures of visceral adiposity more closely approximate the pathogenic form of excess body weight. March 5, 2019 e91 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES • Ten-year follow-up data from the nonrandomized SOS bariatric intervention study (see Bariatric Surgery) suggested that to maintain a favorable effect on cardiovascular risk factors, more than the short-term goal of 5% weight loss is needed to overcome secular trends and aging effects.102 Long-term follow-up might be necessary to show reductions in CVD risk. • Lifestyle and surgical interventions are both beneficial: After gastric bypass, individuals with regular PA had improved fat mass, insulin sensitivity, and HDL-C.103 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 6 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • GWASs in diverse populations have implicated multiple loci for obesity, mostly defined by BMI, WC, or waist-hip ratio. The FTO locus is the most well-established obesity locus, first reported in 2007118,119 and replicated in many studies with diverse populations and age groups since then.120– 124 The mechanisms underlying the association remain incompletely elucidated but could be related to mitochondrial thermogenesis11 or food intake.125 • Other GWASs have reported numerous additional loci,126 with >300 putative loci, most of which explain only a small proportion of the variance in obesity, have not been mechanistically defined, and have unclear clinical significance. Fine mapping of loci, including recent efforts focused on GWASs in African ancestry, in addition to mechanistic studies, is required to define functionality of obesity-associated loci.127 • A large GWAS of obesity in >240 000 individuals of predominately European ancestry revealed an interaction with smoking, which highlights the need to consider gene-environment interactions in genetic studies of obesity.128 • Epigenetic modifications such as DNA methylation have both genetic and environmental contributors and may contribute to risk of and adverse consequences of obesity. An epigenome-wide association study in 479 people demonstrated that increased methylation at the HIF3A locus in circulating white blood cells and in adipose tissue was associated with increased BMI.129 Global Burden (See Chart 6-12) • The GBD 2016 Study used statistical models and data on incidence, prevalence, case fatality, excess mortality, and cause-specific mortality to estimate disease burden for 315 diseases and injuries in 195 countries and territories.130 The Pacific Island countries, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the North Africa/Middle East region have the highest mortality rates attributable to high BMI (Chart 6-12).130 • Although there is considerable variability in overweight and obesity data methodology and quality worldwide, cross-country comparisons can help reveal different patterns. Worldwide, from 1975 to 2014, the prevalence of obesity increased from 3.2% in 1975 to 10.8% in 2014 in males and from 6.4% to 14.9% in females, and mean age-standardized BMI increased from 21.7 to 24.2 kg/m2 in males and from 22.1 to 24.4 kg/m2 in females.131 Worldwide, between e92 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 6 1980 and 2013, the proportion of adults with overweight or obesity increased from 28.8% (95% UI, 28.4%–29.3%) to 36.9% (95% UI, 36.3%–37.4%) among males and from 29.8% (95% UI, 29.3%–30.2%) to 38.0% (95% UI, 37.5%–38.5%) among females. Since 2006, the increase in adult obesity in developed countries has slowed. The estimated prevalence of adult obesity exceeded 50% of males in Tonga and females in Kuwait, Kiribati, the Federated States of Micronesia, Libya, Qatar, Tonga, and Samoa. In the sub-Saharan African country of Malawi, representative of rural but developing countries, the prevalence of overweight or obesity was 18% and 44% of urban males and females, respectively, and 9% and 27% of rural males and females, respectively. Associated hypertension and DM are highly prevalent and underdiagnosed.132 As of 2013, around the world, obesity rates are higher for females than males and in developed countries than in developing countries. Higher obesity rates for females than for males occur for age ≥45 years in developed countries but for age ≥25 years in developing countries.133 • Between 1980 and 2013, the prevalence of overweight and obesity rose by 27.5% for adults.133 Over this same period, no declines in obesity prevalence were detected. In 2008, an estimated 1.46 billion adults were overweight or obese. The prevalence of obesity was estimated at 205 million males and 297 million females in 2013. The highest prevalence of male obesity is in the United States, southern and central Latin America, Australasia, and Central and Western Europe, and the lowest prevalence is in South and Southeast Asia and East, Central, and West Africa. For females, the highest prevalence of obesity is in Southern and North Africa, the Middle East, central and southern Latin America, and the United States, and the lowest is in South, East, and Southeast Asia, the high-income Asia-Pacific subregion, and East, Central, and West Africa.134 • An appraisal of the prevalence of obesity in subSaharan Africa from 2009 to 2012 suggests an increase in BMI and WC, associated with hypertension. In 2726 university students in Cameroon, the prevalence of obesity, overweight and obesity (combined), and hypertension was 3.5%, 21%, and 6.3%, respectively. There was an increase over time in overweight and obesity in males and an increase in prevalence of abdominal obesity in females, which were both associated with incident hypertension.135 • In 2015, a total of 107.7 million youth and 603.7 million adults had obesity, with an overall obesity Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 6 Future Research The dramatic increase in prevalence and disease burden of obesity over the past several decades highlights the ongoing need to focus on the development of and dissemination and implementation of evidence-based interventions focusing on primordial prevention. In recent years, the rate of decline of CVD mortality has decelerated substantially, which might be attributable to the obesity epidemic, and there are concerns about the increasing future burden of CVD. Identification of evidence-based strategies to maintain and achieve a healthy body weight is necessary to reverse the slowing progress in cardiovascular mortality rates and reduce the overall burden of obesity. Table 6-1.  Overweight and Obesity Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity, 2011–2014, Age ≥20 y Prevalence of Obesity, 2011–2014, Age ≥20 y Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity, 2011–2014, Ages 2–19 y Prevalence of Obesity, 2011–2014, Ages 2–19 y n % n % n % n % Cost, 2008* Total 157 232 115 69.4 82 241 005 36.3 24 036 573 32.1 12 339 701 16.5 $147 billion  Males 78 854 444 72.5 37 306 309 34.3 12 326 869 32.3 6 231 683 16.3 …  Females 78 215 543 66.4 45 115 291 38.3 11 709 947 32.0 6 107 613 16.7 … NH white  Males 53 310 267 73.0 24 537 328 33.6 5 962 553 29.3 2 848 504 14.0 …  Females 49 632 907 63.7 27 660 411 35.5 5 419 620 28.0 2 847 989 14.7 … NH black Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019  Males 7 968 039 69.1 4 324 189 37.5 1 734 453 32.8 924 000 17.5 …  Females 11 782 661 82.2 8 156 124 56.9 1 929 861 37.6 1 026 805 20.0 …  Males 2 504 566 46.6 601 956 11.2 416 430 24.9 190 805 11.4 …  Females 2 165 586 34.6 744 811 11.9 245 206 15.0 86 088 5.3 … NH Asian Hispanic  Males 13 015 852 79.6 6 377 113 39.0 3 601 223 40.4 1 939 812 21.7 …  Females 12 721 527 77.1 7 540 516 45.7 3 400 898 39.8 1 798 951 21.0 … Overweight and obesity in adults is defined as body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m2. Obesity in adults is defined as BMI ≥30 kg/m2. In children, overweight and obesity are based on BMI-for-age values at or above the 85th percentile of the 2000 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) growth charts. In children, obesity is based on BMI-for-age values at or above the 95th percentile of the CDC growth charts. In January 2007, the American Medical Association’s Expert Task Force on Childhood Obesity recommended new definitions for overweight and obesity in children and adolescents137; however, statistics based on this new definition are not yet available. Estimates for the total include those of “other” racial/ethnic groups. Ellipses (…) indicate data not available; and NH, non-Hispanic. *Data from Finkelstein et al.79 Sources: NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) 2011 to 2014 (adults), unpublished CDC tabulation; NHANES 2011 to 2014 (ages 2–19 years) from Ogden et al.7 Population count extrapolations calculated using the average of the 2011 and 2013 American Community Survey Summary File data.138 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e93 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES prevalence of 5.0% among children and 12.0% among adults. High BMI contributed to 4.0 million deaths globally, with the leading cause of death and disability being attributable to CVD.136 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 6 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 6-1. US children and adolescents with obesity by race/ethnicity, 2011 to 2014. Obesity is body mass index (BMI) at or above the sex-and age-specific 95th percentile BMI cutoff points from the 2000 CDC growth charts. CDC indicates Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Source: CDC and National Center for Health Statistics. Data derived from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, Table 59.7 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 6-2. Age-adjusted prevalence of obesity in adults ≥20 years of age by sex and age group (NHANES, 2011–2014). Totals were age-adjusted by the direct method to the 2000 US census population using the age groups 20 to 39, 40 to 59, and ≥60 years old. Crude estimates are 36.5% for all, 34.5% for males, and 38.5% for females. NHANES indicates National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. *Significantly different from those aged 20 to 39 years. †Significantly different from females of the same age group. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Center for Health Statistics, NHANES, 2011 to 2014. e94 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 6 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 6-3. Age-adjusted prevalence of obesity in adults ≥20 years of age by sex and race/ethnicity (NHANES, 2011–2014). NHANES indicates National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. *Significantly different from non-Hispanic Asian people. †Significantly different from non-Hispanic white people. ‡Significantly different from females of the same race and Hispanic origin. §Significantly different from non-Hispanic black people. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Center for Health Statistics, NHANES, 2011 to 2014. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 6-4. Trends in overweight and obesity between 1999 to 2002 and 2011 to 2014 among US adults aged ≥20 years, by sex. Overweight but not obese (25 ≤ body mass index [BMI] <30 kg/m2); grade 1 obesity (30 ≤ BMI <35 kg/m2); grade 2 obesity (35 ≤ BMI <40 kg/m2); grade 3 obesity (BMI ≥40 kg/m2). Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Center for Health Statistics, Health, United States, 2015, Figure 9 and Table 58. Data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.19 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e95 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 6 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 6-5. Prevalence† of self-reported obesity among US adults aged ≥20 years by state and territory, BRFSS, 2016. BRFSS indicates Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System; GU, Guam; PR, Puerto Rico; and VI, Virgin Islands. *Sample size <50 or the relative standard error (dividing the standard error by the prevalence) ≥30%. †Prevalence estimates reflect BRFSS methodological changes started in 2011. These estimates should not be compared to prevalence estimates before 2011. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Obesity Prevalence Map, 2016.24 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 6-6. Prevalence of self-reported obesity among non-Hispanic white adults aged ≥20 years, by state and territory, BRFSS, 2014 to 2016. BRFSS indicates Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System; GU, Guam; PR, Puerto Rico; and VI, Virgin Islands. *Sample size <50 or the relative standard error (dividing the standard error by the prevalence) ≥30%. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Obesity Prevalence Map, 2014 to 2016.24 e96 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 6 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 6-7. Prevalence of self-reported obesity among Hispanic adults aged ≥20 years, by state and territory, BRFSS, 2014 to 2016. BRFSS indicates Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System; GU, Guam; and PR, Puerto Rico. *Sample size <50 or the relative standard error (dividing the standard error by the prevalence) ≥30%. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Obesity Prevalence Map, 2014 to 2016.24 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 6-8. Prevalence of self-reported obesity among non-Hispanic black adults aged ≥20 years, by state and territory, BRFSS, 2014 to 2016. BRFSS indicates Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System; GU, Guam; and PR, Puerto Rico. *Sample size <50 or the relative standard error (dividing the standard error by the prevalence) ≥30%. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Obesity Prevalence Map, 2014 to 2016.24 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e97 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 6 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 6-9. Relative risks for diseases associated with body mass index by age group. APCSC indicates Asia-Pacific Cohort Studies Collaboration; ERFC, Emerging Risk Factor Collaboration; IHD, ischemic heart disease; and PSC, Prospective Studies Collaboration. Reprinted from Singh et al.37 Copyright © 2013, Singh et al. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 6-10. US children and adolescents with obesity, 1963 to 2014. Obesity is body mass index (BMI) at or above the sex- and age-specific 95th percentile BMI cutoff points from the 2000 CDC growth charts. CDC indicates Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Source: CDC/National Center for Health Statistics, Health, United States, 2015, Figure 8 and Table 59. Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.19 e98 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 6 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 6-11. Trends in obesity prevalence among adults aged ≥20 years (age adjusted) and youth aged 2 to 19 years, United States, 1999 to 2000 through 2013 to 2014. Data from the National Center for Health Statistics.19 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 6-12. Age-standardized global mortality rates attributable to high body mass index per 100 000, both sexes 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. 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HIGH BLOOD CHOLESTEROL AND OTHER LIPIDS See Table 7-1 and Charts 7-1 through 7-5 Click here to return to the Table of Contents Cholesterol is one of the primary causal risk factors for the development of atherosclerotic CVD. The AHA has defined untreated TC levels <200 mg/dL as one of the 7 components of ideal cardiovascular health.1 Thus, there is substantial interest in lowering average cholesterol levels in populations and in identifying individuals likely to benefit from targeted cholesterol-lowering interventions. US-based population estimates of prevalence reported in this chapter are from unpublished NHLBI summary statistics that are derived from 2013 to 2016 NHANES data for youth and adults for TC and HDL-C. Data are from 2011 to 2014 for LDL-C and triglycerides. For statistics pertaining to dietary cholesterol, fats, and other lifestyle factors that affect cholesterol concentrations, see Chapter 4 (Physical Inactivity), Chapter 5 (Nutrition), and Chapter 6 (Overweight and Obesity). Abbreviations Used in Chapter 7 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 ACC AHA ASCVD BRFSS CAD CETP CHD CI CVD DALY DM FH GBD GWAS HDL HDL-C LDL LDL-C MACE Mex. Am. NCHS NH NHANES NHLBI PCSK9 QALY RCT REGARDS RR SES SOL TC WHO e106 American College of Cardiology American Heart Association atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System coronary artery disease cholesteryl ester transfer protein coronary heart disease confidence interval cardiovascular disease disability-adjusted life-year diabetes mellitus familial hypercholesterolemia Global Burden of Disease genome wide association studies high-density lipoprotein high-density lipoprotein cholesterol low-density lipoprotein low-density lipoprotein cholesterol major adverse cardiovascular events Mexican American National Center for Health Statistics non-Hispanic National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin 9 quality-adjusted life-year randomized controlled trial Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke relative risk socioeconomic status Studies of Latinos total cholesterol World Health Organization March 5, 2019 Prevalence of High TC Youth Ages 6 to 11 years: • Among children 6 to 11 years of age, the mean TC level is 157.8 mg/dL. For boys, it is 157.9 mg/ dL; for girls, it is 157.7 mg/dL. The racial/ethnic breakdown in NHANES 2013 to 2016 is as follows (unpublished NHLBI tabulation): — For NH whites, 157.1 mg/dL for boys and 159.1 mg/dL for girls — For NH blacks, 158.8 mg/dL for boys and 158.2 mg/dL for girls — For Hispanics, 158.7 mg/dL for boys and 153.9 mg/dL for girls — For NH Asians, 160.1 mg/dL for boys and 161.5 mg/dL for girls Adolescents, ages 12 to 19 years: • Among adolescents 12 to 19 years of age in NHANES 2013 to 2016, the mean TC level was 154.4 mg/dL; for boys, it was 151.6 mg/dL; for girls, it was 157.5 mg/dL. The racial/ethnic breakdown is as follows (unpublished NHLBI tabulation): — For NH whites, 150.6 mg/dL for boys and 157.2 mg/dL for girls — For NH blacks, 150.8 mg/dL for boys and 156.0 mg/dL for girls — For Hispanics, 152.7 mg/dL for boys and 156.0 mg/dL for girls — For NH Asians, 155.4 mg/dL for boys and 170.2 mg/dL for girls • From 1999 to 2016, mean serum TC for adolescents 12 to 19 years of age decreased across all subgroups of race and sex (Chart 7-1). • Fewer than 1% of adolescents are potentially eligible for pharmacological treatment on the basis of guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.2,3 Adults (Aged ≥20 Years) (See Table 7-1 and Charts 7-2 through 7-4) • An estimated 28.5 million adults ≥20 years of age have serum TC levels ≥240 mg/dL (extrapolated for 2016 by use of NCHS/NHANES 2013– 2016 data), with a prevalence of 11.7%. From 1999 to 2016, mean serum TC for adults ≥20 years of age decreased across all subgroups of race (Chart 7-2). • During the period from 2013 to 2016 (unpublished NHLBI tabulation): — The percentage of adults with high TC (≥240 mg/dL) was lower for NH black than for NH white and Hispanic adults; the same patterns were seen in males and females. — NH black males ≥20 years of age had the lowest age-adjusted prevalence of serum TC ≥240 mg/dL (Chart 7-4). Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  Benjamin et al • • • • Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Lipid Subfractions LDL Cholesterol Youth • There are limited data available on LDL-C for children 6 to 11 years of age. • Among adolescents 12 to 19 years of age in NHANES (2011–2014), the mean LDL-C level was 87.7 mg/dL (boys, 85.7 mg/dL; girls, 89.8 mg/ dL). The racial/ethnic breakdown was as follows (unpublished NHLBI tabulation): — For NH whites, 86.5 mg/dL for boys and 89.9 mg/dL for girls — For NH blacks, 86.6 mg/dL for boys and 90.9 mg/dL for girls — For Hispanic Americans, 85.9 mg/dL for boys and 87.8 mg/dL for girls — For NH Asians, 84.5 mg/dL for boys and 96.9 mg/dL for girls • High levels of LDL-C occurred in 5.5% of male adolescents and 7.5% of female adolescents during 2011 to 2014 (unpublished NHLBI tabulation). Adults • The mean level of LDL-C for American adults ≥20 years of age was 113.4 mg/dL in 2011 to 2014 (unpublished NHLBI tabulation). • According to NHANES 2013 to 2014 (unpublished NHLBI tabulation): Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 — Among NH whites, mean LDL-C levels were 112.1 mg/dL for males and 114.9 mg/dL for females. — Among NH blacks, mean LDL-C levels were 110.4 mg/dL for males and 111.4 mg/dL for females. — Among Hispanics, mean LDL-C levels were 119.2 mg/dL for males and 112.6 mg/dL for females. — Among NH Asians, mean LDL-C levels were 112.4 mg/dL for males and 110.3 mg/dL for females. • Mean levels of LDL-C decreased from 126.2 mg/ dL during 1999 to 2000 to 111.3 mg/dL during 2013 to 2014. The age-adjusted prevalence of high LDL-C (≥130 mg/dL) decreased from 42.9% during 1999 to 2000 to 28.5% during 2013 to 2014 (unpublished NHLBI tabulation). HDL Cholesterol Youth • Among children 6 to 11 years of age in NHANES 2013 to 2016, the mean HDL-C level was 56.0 mg/dL. For boys, it was 57.4 mg/dL, and for girls, it was 54.5 mg/dL. The racial/ethnic breakdown was as follows (unpublished NHLBI tabulation): — For NH whites, 56.6 mg/dL for boys and 54.7 mg/dL for girls — For NH blacks, 62.5 mg/dL for boys and 58.1 mg/dL for girls — For Hispanics, 55.9 mg/dL for boys and 52.2 mg/dL for girls — For NH Asians, 58.1 mg/dL for boys and 54.4 mg/dL for girls • Among adolescents 12 to 19 years of age, the mean HDL-C level was 51.8 mg/dL. For boys, it was 49.9 mg/dL, and for girls, it was 53.8 mg/ dL. The racial/ethnic breakdown was as follows (NHANES 2013–2016, unpublished NHLBI tabulation): — For NH whites, 49.2 mg/dL for boys and 53.5 mg/dL for girls — For NH blacks, 54.4 mg/dL for boys and 56.9 mg/dL for girls — For Hispanics, 49.6 mg/dL for boys and 52.2 mg/dL for girls — For NH Asians, 52.8 mg/dL for boys and 56.6 mg/dL for girls • Low levels of HDL-C occurred in 20.4% of male adolescents and 10.4% of female adolescents in NHANES 2013 to 2016 (unpublished NHLBI tabulation). Adults • According to NHANES 2013 to 2016 (unpublished NHLBI tabulation), the mean level of March 5, 2019 e107 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES • — Females had a higher prevalence of high TC ≥240 mg/dL (12.4%) than males (10.7%) (Table 7-1). The prevalence of high TC has decreased over time, from 18.3% of adults in 1999 to 2000 to 11.0% of adults in 2013 to 2014.4 During 2013 to 2016, increases in the prevalence rates of high TC (≥240 mg/dL) were seen in NH white and black males and females (Chart 7-4). However, the age-adjusted mean TC level for NH white adults ≥20 years of age declined linearly from 1999 to 2016. Similar trends were seen for NH white, NH black, and Mexican American males and females (Chart 7-2). The Healthy People 2010 guideline of an ageadjusted mean TC level of ≤200 mg/dL has been achieved in adults, in males, in females, and in all race/ethnicity and sex subgroups.5 The Healthy People 2020 target is a mean total blood cholesterol of 177.9 mg/dL for adults, which had not been achieved in males or females as of 2011 to 2014 NHANES data6 (Chart 7-2). Overall, the decline in mean cholesterol levels in recent years likely reflects greater uptake of cholesterol-lowering medications rather than changes in dietary patterns.7 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 7 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 7 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 HDL-C for American adults ≥20 years of age is 54.2 mg/dL. — Among NH whites, mean HDL-C levels were 48.4 mg/dL for males and 60.9 mg/dL for females. — Among NH blacks, mean HDL-C levels were 52.8 mg/dL for males and 60.1 mg/dL for females. — Among Hispanics, mean HDL-C levels were 45.8 mg/dL for males and 54.4 mg/dL for females. — Among NH Asians, mean HDL-C levels were 47.7 mg/dL for males and 60.2 mg/dL for females. • The prevalence of low HDL-C (<40 mg/dL) was higher (24%) in those with lower education (<12 years) than in those with higher education (>12 years; 17%). Approximately 17% of adults (just over one-quarter of males and <10% of females) had low HDL-C during 2011 to 2012. The percentage of adults with low HDL-C has decreased 20% since 2009 to 2010.8 • According to NHANES 2013 to 2016 (unpublished NHLBI tabulations), the age-adjusted prevalence rates for HDL-C <40mg/dL were: — 29.0% in males and 9.9% in females — 29.7% in NH white males and 9.3% in NH white females — 19.8% in NH black males and 8.1% in NH black females — 32.6 % in Hispanic males and 13.1% in Hispanic females — 25.9% in NH Asian males and 7.9% in NH Asian females Adults • The geometric mean of triglyceride levels for American adults ≥20 years of age was 103.5 mg/ dL in NHANES 2011 to 2014 (unpublished NHLBI tabulation). • Approximately 24.2% of adults had high triglyceride levels (≥150 mg/dL) in NHANES 2011 to 2014 (unpublished NHLBI tabulation). • Among males, the age-adjusted geometric mean triglyceride level was 111.6 mg/dL in NHANES 2011 to 2014 (unpublished NHLBI tabulation), with the following racial/ethnic breakdown: — 113.2 mg/dL for NH white males — 86.7 mg/dL for NH black males — 124.1 mg/dL for Hispanic males — 115.3 mg/dL for NH Asian males • Among females, the age-adjusted geometric mean triglyceride level was 96.4 mg/dL in NHANES 2011 to 2014 (unpublished NHLBI tabulation), with the following racial/ethnic breakdown: — 99.8 mg/dL for NH white females — 75.1 mg/dL for NH black females — 105.3 mg/dL for Hispanic females — 91.5 mg/dL for NH Asian females • The prevalence of high triglycerides (≥150 mg/ dL) was higher (27%) in those with lower education (<12 years) than in those with higher education (>12 years; 23%) (unpublished NHLBI tabulation). Triglycerides Youth • There are limited data available on triglycerides for children 6 to 11 years of age. • Among adolescents 12 to 19 years of age in NHANES 2011 to 2014, the geometric mean triglyceride level was 79.4 mg/dL. For boys, it was 81.9 mg/dL, and for girls, it was 76.8 mg/dL. The racial/ethnic breakdown was as follows (unpublished NHLBI tabulation): — Among NH whites, 82.3 mg/dL for boys and 77.3 mg/dL for girls — Among NH blacks, 62.8 mg/dL for boys and 62.7 mg/dL for girls — Among Hispanics, 89.0 mg/dL for boys and 85.2 mg/dL for girls — Among NH Asians, 78.3 mg/dL for boys and 88.0 mg/dL for girls • High levels of triglycerides (≥150 mg/dL) occurred in 8.7% of male adolescents and 6.3% of female • The percentage of adults who reported having had a cholesterol check increased from 68.6% during 1999 to 2000 to 74.8% during 2005 to 2006.9 • Nearly 70% of adults (67% of males and nearly 72% of females) had been screened for cholesterol (defined as being told by a doctor their cholesterol was high and indicating they had their blood cholesterol checked <5 years ago) according to data from NHANES 2011 to 2012, which was unchanged since 2009 to 2010.8 — Among NH whites, 71.8% were screened (70.6% of males and 72.9% of females). — Among NH blacks, 71.9% were screened (66.8% of males and 75.9% of females). — Among NH Asians, 70.8% were screened (70.6% of males and 70.9% of females). — Among Hispanic adults, 59.3% were screened (54.6% of males and 64.2% of females). e108 March 5, 2019 adolescents during 2011 to 2014 (unpublished NHLBI tabulation). Screening Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Awareness • Awareness of high LDL-C increased from 48.9% in 1999 to 2000 to 62.8% in 2003 to 2004; however, awareness did not increase further through 2009 to 2010 (61.5%). Treatment among those aware of having high LDL-C increased from 41.3% in 1999 to 2000 to 72.6% in 2007 to 2008. In 2009 to 2010, it was 70.0%.10 • According to 2015 BRFSS data11: — 36.4% of US adults have been told they have high cholesterol. — The percentage of adults told they had high cholesterol was highest in Alabama (42%) and lowest in Colorado (31.5%). • Almost half (49.6%) of Hispanic participants with high cholesterol (LDL-C >130 mg/dL, TC >240 mg/ dL, or taking cholesterol-lowering medications) in the SOL baseline examination (2008–2011) were not aware of their condition. Treatment Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • In high-risk patients, the nonstatin medications ezetimibe, PCSK-9 inhibitors, and a CETP inhibitor, anacetrapib, demonstrated reductions in LDL-C and ASCVD risk in randomized, controlled clinical trials. The PCSK-9 inhibitors evolocumab and alirocumab reduced LDL-C by 40% to 50%, were safe, and reduced the RR for ASCVD events by 15% in high-risk patients on maximum tolerated doses of statins.12,13 Despite the promising efficacy results, the substantial cost of PCSK9 inhibitors (≈$14 000/year) remains a barrier to their widespread use in the US population. The AHA/ ACC guideline committee issued an addendum to the 2013 recommendations (outlined below) on how nonstatin medications can be incorporated into clinic care.14 • In 2013, the ACC/AHA released recommendations for statin treatment.15 AHA 2013 guidelines recommend lipid measurement at baseline, at 1 to 3 months after statin initiation, and then annually to check for the expected percentage decrease of LDL-C levels (30% to <50% with a moderate-intensity statin and ≥50% with a high-intensity statin). Unlike previous recommendations, which had LDL-C and non–HDLC goals based on the patient’s risk category, the 2013 ACC/AHA guideline recommended a Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 discussion regarding statin therapy in 4 identified groups in whom it has been clearly shown to reduce ASCVD risk. The 4 statin benefit groups are (1) people with clinical ASCVD, (2) those with primary elevations of LDL-C >190 mg/dL, (3) people aged 40 to 75 years who have DM with LDL-C 70 to 189 mg/dL and without clinical ASCVD, and (4) those without clinical ASCVD or DM with LDL-C 70 to 189 mg/ dL and estimated 10-year ASCVD risk ≥7.5%. Approximately 31.9% of the ASCVD-free, nonpregnant US population between 40 and 79 years of age has a 10-year risk of a first hard CHD event of ≥10% or has DM.16 • According to a recent analysis of NHANES data from 2005 to 2010, the number of people eligible for statin therapy would rise from 43.2 million US adults (37.5%) to 56.0 million (48.6%) based on the 2013 ACC/AHA guidelines for the management of blood cholesterol.17 Most of the increase comes from adults 60 to 75 years old without CVD who have a 10-year ASCVD risk ≥7.5%; the net number of new statin prescriptions could potentially increase by 12.8 million, including 10.4 million for primary prevention.17 Individuals eligible for treatment under Adult Treatment Panel III but not ACC/AHA guidelines had higher LDL-C levels but were otherwise at lower risk than individuals eligible under both guidelines or only under ACC/ AHA guidelines.18 • Data from NHANES 1999 to 2012 show that the use of cholesterol-lowering treatment has increased substantially among adults, from 8% in 1999 to 2000 to 18% in 2011 to 2012.19 During this period, the use of statins increased from 7% to 17%.19 • Lower socioeconomic, nonwhite populations typically have a higher prevalence of elevated risk; thus, the 2013 guidelines will be particularly beneficial in terms of reducing ASCVD events in these groups. However, improving access to healthcare for lower SES populations is necessary to realize this potential expansion of statin use in primary prevention as recommended by these guidelines.20,21 • Recent data from the REGARDS study indicate that even after accounting for access to medical care, there are disparities in the use of statins in individuals with DM; white males with DM and LDL-C >100 mg/dL were more likely to be prescribed statins (66.0% versus 57.8% for black males, 55.0% for white females, and 53.6% for black females) and were more likely to have LDL-C at goal than were African American males and females and white females.22 March 5, 2019 e109 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES — The percentage of adults screened for cholesterol in the past 5 years was lower for Hispanic adults than for NH white, NH black, and NH Asian adults. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 7 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Adherence Youth • In 2011, the NHLBI Expert Panel recommended universal dyslipidemia screening for all children between 9 and 11 years of age and again between 17 and 21 years of age.23 • A 2015 study based on NCHS data found that 21% of youths aged 6 to 19 years had at least 1 abnormal cholesterol measure during 2011 to 2014.24 Adults • From 2005 to 2010, among adults with high LDLC, age-adjusted control of LDL-C increased from 22.3% to 29.5%.25 The prevalence of LDL-C control was lowest among people who reported receiving medical care less than twice in the previous year (11.7%), being uninsured (13.5%), being Mexican American (20.3%), or having income below the poverty level (21.9%).26 CVD Health Impact • CHD risk can accumulate at normative cholesterol levels with or without the presence of other traditional risk factors.27 • Long-term exposure to even modestly elevated cholesterol levels can lead to CHD later in life.1,28 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 HDL Cholesterol • Low levels of HDL-C and apolipoprotein A1 are strongly associated with increased ASCVD risk in young and middle-aged adults.29 The association between CHD risk and HDL-C appears to be inverse and linear until HDL-C values exceed 70 to 80 mg/dL, at which point there may be a slight increase in CHD risk in some people.30,31 • Negative RCTs and mendelian randomization studies have suggested that HDL-C content is not in the causal pathway of atheroprotection.32–34 • Metrics of HDL particle function, notably HDL efflux capacity, have been shown to have strong, independent associations with ASCVD risk in several cohort studies.35,36 • HDL efflux capacity may predict residual risk in statin-treated patients.37 Triglycerides • Triglyceride concentration has strong associations with ASCVD risk; however, in most studies the association is attenuated after adjustment for other traditional risk factors.29 • Triglyceride levels are biologically linked to other causal factors for ASCVD, notably LDL-C, LDL particle concentration, insulin resistance, low HDL-C, e110 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 7 central adiposity, and poor diet, among others. The interconnectedness of triglycerides with other risk factors makes it challenging to determine the isolated effect of serum triglyceride concentration on ASCVD risk. • Although multiple clinical trials do not suggest added benefit of triglyceride lowering with fibrate medications in statin-treated patients, several mendelian randomization studies suggest a causal association between pathways that lead to high triglycerides and ASCVD.38 Cost • An analysis from the GBD study estimates that high TC accounts for 88.7 million (95% CI, 74.6 million to 105.7 million) DALYs.39 • Compared with the Adult Treatment Panel III cholesterol treatment guidelines, the AHA 2013 recommendations are estimated (from years 2016 to 2025) to treat 12.24 million more Americans with statin medications and increase treatment costs by $3.9 billion. However, despite the higher costs, the AHA 2013 guideline is predicted to be cost-effective because it is estimated to save 183 000 more QALYs and prevent 43 700 deaths.40 • In patients with ASCVD, the addition of PCSK9 inhibitors to statin therapy was estimated to prevent 4.3 million more MACE than adding ezetimibe to statin therapy. However, because of high drug costs, the addition of PCSK9 is estimated to cost $414 000 per QALY. To achieve cost-effectiveness, the PCSK9 inhibitor cost would need to be reduced to $4536 per year to achieve $100 000 per QALY.41 • In the United States, only 47% of prescriptions for PCSK9 inhibitors were approved between July 2015 and August 2016.42 Approval rates were highest for Medicare (60.9%) and lowest for private third-party payers (24.4%). Family History and Genetics Familial Hypercholesterolemia • There are several known monogenic or mendelian causes of high blood cholesterol and lipids, the most common of which include FH, which affects up to ≈1 in 200 individuals.43 Patients with FH have elevated TC and LDL-C and a 20-fold increased risk of CVD.44 Similarly, individuals with the FH phenotype (LDL-C >190 mg/dL) experience an acceleration in CHD risk by 10 to 20 years in males and 20 to 30 years in females.45 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia • Combined hyperlipidemia, which affects ≈1 in 100 individuals, is characterized by elevated LDL-C and triglycerides. Unlike FH, there is little evidence for monogenic causes of combined hyperlipidemia, which indicates that most cases of combined hyperlipidemia might be complex and polygenic.48 • High cholesterol is heritable even in families that do not harbor one of these monogenic forms of disease. Extensive efforts have focused on GWASs for lipid traits in large numbers of subjects to identify the genetic architecture of variability in cholesterol levels. With GWASs, 95 loci were identified using >100 000 subjects of European origin.49 Additional studies in even larger numbers, including individuals of diverse ancestry, use of electronic health record–based samples, and the addition of whole-exome sequencing (which offers more comprehensive coverage of the coding regions of the genome) have brought the number of known lipid loci to >200.50–52 As expected for a causal biomarker, there is considerable overlap between the genetics of LDL-C and the genetics of CHD. Furthermore, overlap Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 between genetic loci for triglyceride-rich lipoproteins and disease implicate triglycerides as causal in CVD.35,36,53,54 Lipid Genetics and Drug Development • Genetic studies of lipid traits have had some success in identifying new drug targets, particularly the genetic interrogation of extremely high and low LDL-C,55–57 which led to the development of PCSK9 inhibitors. Furthermore, identification of variants in ANGPTL4 and ANGPTL3 that associate with increased triglycerides and CAD risk52,58 highlight inhibition of these genes as potentially therapeutic.59 • As highly effective LDL-C–lowering drugs, statins are widely prescribed to reduce CVD risk, but response to statins varies among individuals. Genetic variants that affect statin responsiveness could predict the lipid-modulating ability of statins60–62 and modulate cardioprotection.63 Importantly, variation in SLCO1B1 predicts risk of statin myopathy, a major potential adverse event, which has prompted recommendations for genotype-guided dosing of simvastatin.64,65 Global Burden of Hypercholesterolemia (See Chart 7-5) • The GBD 2016 Study used statistical models and data on incidence, prevalence, case fatality, excess mortality, and cause-specific mortality to estimate disease burden for 315 diseases and injuries in 195 countries and territories. The highest mortality rates attributable to high TC are in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (Chart 7-5).66 • TC went from being the 14th-leading risk factor in 1990 for the global burden of disease, as quantified by DALYs, to the number 15 risk factor in 2010.67 • The prevalence of elevated TC was highest in the WHO European Region (54% for both sexes), followed by the WHO Region of the Americas (48% for both sexes). The WHO African Region and the WHO South-East Asia Region showed the lowest percentages (23% and 30%, respectively).39 • A report on trends in TC in 199 countries and territories indicated that TC declined in high-income regions of the world (Australasia, North America, and Western Europe).67 March 5, 2019 e111 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES • FH has been associated with mutations in LDLR, APOB, LDLRAP1, and PCSK9, which affect uptake and clearance of LDL-C. Individuals with LDL-C >190 mg/dL and a confirmed FH mutation have substantially higher odds for CAD than those with LDL-C >190 mg/dL without pathogenic mutations. Similarly, individuals with an FH pathogenic mutation and an LDL-C <190 mg/ dL have substantially higher odds for CAD than those without a pathogenic FH mutation and similar LDL-C levels.46 • Individuals who are homozygous for an FH mutation have severe CHD that becomes apparent in childhood and requires plasmapheresis; it may be best treated using novel therapies, including gene therapy.47 However, the majority of FH cases are heterozygous for the causal mutation, and these patients remain underdiagnosed.43 • Cascade screening, which recommends cholesterol testing for all first-degree relatives of an FH patient, can be an effective strategy to identify affected family members who would benefit from therapeutic intervention.44 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 7 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 7 Table 7-1.  High TC and LDL-C and Low HDL-C Population Group Prevalence of TC ≥200 mg/dL, 2013–2016 Age ≥20 y Prevalence of TC ≥240 mg/dL, 2013–2016 Age ≥20 y Prevalence of LDL-C ≥130 mg/ dL, 2011–2014 Age ≥20 y Prevalence of HDL-C <40 mg/dL, 2013–2016 Age ≥20 y Both sexes, n (%)* 92 800 000 (38.2) 28 500 000 (11.7) 71 300 000 (30.3) 45 600 000 (19.2) Males, n (%)* 41 200 000 (35.4) 12 400 000 (10.7) 34 000 000 (30.0) 33 700 000 (29.0) Females, n (%)* 51 600 000 (40.4) 16 100 000 (12.4) 37 300 000 (30.4) 11 900 000 (9.9) NH white males, % 35.4 10.5 29.3 29.7 NH white females, % 41.8 13.6 32.1 9.3 NH black males, % 29.8 8.9 29.9 19.8 NH black females, % 33.1 9.0 27.9 8.1 Hispanic males, % 39.9 13.0 36.6 32.6 Hispanic females, % 38.9 10.1 28.7 13.1 NH Asian males, % 38.7 11.7 29.2 25.9 NH Asian females, % 39.6 10.8 25.0 7.9 Prevalence of TC ≥200 mg/dL includes people with TC ≥240 mg/dL. In adults, levels of 200 to 239 mg/dL are considered borderline high. Levels of ≥240 mg/dL are considered high. HDL-C indicates high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-C, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; NH, non-Hispanic; and TC, total cholesterol. *Total data for TC are for Americans ≥20 years of age. Data for LDL-C, HDL-C, and all racial/ethnic groups are age adjusted for age ≥20 years. Source for TC ≥200 mg/dL, ≥240 mg/dL, LDL-C, and HDL-C: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2013–2016), National Center for Health Statistics, and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Estimates from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013 to 2016 (National Center for Health Statistics) were applied to 2016 population estimates. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 7-1. Trends in mean serum total cholesterol among adolescents 12 to 19 years of age by race, sex, and survey year (NHANES, 1999–2004, 2005–2010, and 2011–2016). Values are in mg/dL. Mex. Am. indicates Mexican American; NH, non-Hispanic; and NHANES, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. *The category of Mexican Americans was consistently collected in all NHANES years, but the combined category of Hispanics was only used starting in 2007. Consequently, for long-term trend data, the category Mexican American is used. Source: National Center for Health Statistics and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. e112 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 7 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 7-2. Age-adjusted trends in mean serum total cholesterol among adults ≥20 years old by race and survey year (NHANES, 1999–2004, 2005–2010, and 2011–2016). Values are in mg/dL. NH indicates non-Hispanic; and NHANES, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. *The category of Mexican Americans was consistently collected in all NHANES years, but the combined category of Hispanics was only used starting in 2007. Consequently, for long-term trend data, the category Mexican American is used. Source: National Center for Health Statistics and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 7-3. Age-adjusted trends in the prevalence of serum total cholesterol ≥200 mg/dL in adults ≥20 years of age by race/ethnicity, sex, and survey year (NHANES, 2013–2014 and 2015–2016). NH indicates non-Hispanic; and NHANES, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e113 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 7 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 7-4. Age-adjusted trends in the prevalence of serum total cholesterol ≥240 mg/dL in adults ≥20 years of age by race/ethnicity, sex, and survey year (NHANES, 2013–2014 and 2015–2016). NH indicates non-Hispanic; and NHANES, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 7-5. Age-standardized global mortality rates attributable to high total cholesterol per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. 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National, regional, and global trends in serum total cholesterol since 1980: systematic analysis of health examination surveys and epidemiological studies with 321 country-years and 3·0 million participants. Lancet. 2011;377:578–586. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(10)62038-7 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 e118 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 8 Abbreviations Used in Chapter 8 Continued ICD-9 401 to 404; ICD-10 I10 to I15. See Tables 8-1 and 8-2 and Charts 8-1 through 8-6 Click here to return to the Table of Contents HBP is a major risk factor for CVD and stroke.1 The AHA has identified untreated BP <90th percentile (for children) and <120/<80 mm Hg (for adults aged ≥20 years) as 1 of the 7 components of ideal cardiovascular health.2 In 2013 to 2014, 88.7% of children and 45.4% of adults met these criteria (Chapter 2, Cardiovascular Health). Abbreviations Used in Chapter 8 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 ACC ACEI AHA BMI BP BRFSS CARDIA CDC CHD CI CKD CVD DALY DBP DM ED ESRD GBD GWAS HBP HCHS/SOL HCUP HF HIV HR ICD-9 ICD-9-CM ICD-10 IDACO JHS MEPS MESA MET MI NAMCS NCHS NH NHAMCS NHANES NHIS NHLBI NIS OR American College of Cardiology angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor American Heart Association body mass index blood pressure Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults Centers for Disease Control and Prevention coronary heart disease confidence interval chronic kidney disease cardiovascular disease disability-adjusted life-year diastolic blood pressure diabetes mellitus emergency department end-stage renal disease Global Burden of Disease genome-wide association studies high blood pressure Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project heart failure human immunodeficiency virus hazard ratio International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification, 9th Revision International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision International Database on Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in Relation to Cardiovascular Outcomes Jackson Heart Study Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis metabolic equivalent myocardial infarction National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey National Center for Health Statistics non-Hispanic National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey National Health Interview Survey National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample odds ratio (Continued ) PA PAR QALY REGARDS RR SBP SES SPRINT SSB physical activity population attributable risk quality-adjusted life-year Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke relative risk systolic blood pressure socioeconomic status Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial sugar-sweetened beverage Prevalence (See Table 8-1, Chart 8-1, and Chart 8-2) • Although surveillance definitions vary widely in the published literature, including for the CDC and NHLBI, the following definition of HBP has been proposed for surveillance3: — SBP ≥130 mm Hg or DBP ≥80 mm Hg or selfreported antihypertensive medicine use, or — Having been told previously, at least twice, by a physician or other health professional that one has HBP. • With this definition, the age-adjusted prevalence of hypertension among US adults ≥20 years of age was estimated to be 46.0% in NHANES in 2013 to 2016 (49.0% for males and 42.8% for females). This equates to an estimated 116.4 million adults ≥20 years of age who have HBP (58.7 million males and 57.7 million females; Table  8-1; unpublished NHLBI tabulation). • In 2013 to 2016, the prevalence of HBP was 26.1% among those 20 to 44 years of age, 59.2% among those 45 to 64 years of age, and 78.2% among those ≥65 years of age (unpublished NHLBI tabulation). • The prevalence of HBP in adults ≥20 years of age is presented by both age and sex in Chart 8-1. • In 2013 to 2016, a higher percentage of males than females had hypertension up to 64 years of age. For those ≥65 years of age, the percentage of females with hypertension was higher than for males (unpublished NHLBI tabulation). • Data from NHANES 2013 to 2016 indicate that 35.3% of US adults with hypertension are not aware they have it (unpublished NHLBI tabulation). • The age-adjusted prevalence of hypertension in 1999 to 2004, 2005 to 2010, and 2011 to 2016 is shown in race/sex subgroups in Chart 8-2. • Data from the 2015 BRFSS/CDC indicate that the age-adjusted percentage of adults ≥18 years of age who had been told that they had HBP ranged from 24.2% in Minnesota to 39.9% in Mississippi. The age-adjusted percentage for the total United States was 29.7%.4 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  March 5, 2019 e119 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES 8. HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • A meta-analysis of 24 studies (N=961 035) estimated the prevalence of apparent treatmentresistant hypertension to be 13.7% (95% CI, 11.2%–16.2%).5 • In a cohort of patients with established kidney disease, 40.4% had resistant hypertension.6 • An analysis of the Spanish Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Registry using 70  997 patients treated for hypertension estimated the prevalence of resistant hypertension (SBP/DBP ≥140/90 mm Hg on at least 3 antihypertensive medications) was 16.9%, whereas the prevalence of white-coat resistant hypertension was 37.1%. The prevalence of refractory hypertension (SBP/ DBP ≥140/90 mm Hg on at least 5 antihypertensive medications) was 1.4%, whereas the prevalence of white-coat refractory hypertension was 26.7%.7 • SPRINT demonstrated that an SBP goal of <120 mm  Hg resulted in fewer CVD events and a greater reduction in mortality than an SBP goal of <140 mm Hg among people with SBP ≥130 mm Hg and increased cardiovascular risk.8 Using NHANES 2007 to 2012 data, it was estimated that 7.6% (95% CI, 7.0%–8.3%) or 16.8 million (95% CI, 15.7–17.8 million) US adults meet the SPRINT inclusion and exclusion criteria.9 • Among 1677 participants in the IDACO cohort database aged 40 to 79 years with clinic-measured SBP ≥140 mm Hg or DBP ≥90 mm Hg and not taking antihypertensive medication, 35.7% (95% CI, 23.5%–56.2%) had white-coat hypertension. Among 3320 participants from the same database with clinic SBP <140 mm Hg and clinic DBP <90 mm Hg and not taking antihypertensive medication, 16.9% (95% CI, 8.8%–30.5%) had masked hypertension.10 • Using data from the 2011 to 2014 NHANES (N=9623), the prevalence of hypertension among US adults was 45.6% (95% CI, 43.6%–47.6%) using BP thresholds from the 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines versus 31.9% (95% CI, 30.1%– 33.7%) using Joint National Committee 7 guideline thresholds.11 • In a meta-analysis of people ≥16 years of age with HIV (49 studies; N=63 554), the prevalence of hypertension was 25.2% (34.7% among those who were taking or had taken antiretroviral therapy and 12.7% among those who had not ever taken antiretroviral therapy).12 Older Adults • The white-coat effect (clinic minus out-of-clinic BP) is larger at older ages. In IDACO, a pooled analysis of 11 cohorts, the white-coat effect for e120 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 8 SBP was 3.8 mm Hg (95% CI, 3.1–4.6 mm Hg) larger for each 10-year increase in age.13 • In the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing, the prevalence, awareness, and treatment of hypertension increased progressively between 1998 and 2012 among octogenarians. Although BP control (SBP/DBP <140/90 mm Hg) declined from 1998 to 2004 (37% to 31%), it increased to 47% by 2012.14 • Among adults in the REGARDS study ≥65 years of age with hypertension, having more indicators of frailty (low BMI, cognitive impairment, depressive symptoms, exhaustion, impaired mobility, and history of falls) was associated with an increased risk for serious fall injuries (HR associated with 1, 2, and ≥3 versus 0 indicators of frailty, 1.18 [95% CI, 0.99–1.40], 1.49 [95% CI, 1.19–1.87], and 2.04 [95% CI, 1.56–2.67], respectively). In contrast, on-treatment SBP and DBP were not significantly associated with risk for serious fall injuries.15 Children and Adolescents • In 2011 to 2012, 11.0% (95% CI, 8.8%– 13.4%) of children and adolescents aged 8 to 17 years had either HBP (SBP or DBP at the 95th percentile or higher) or borderline HBP (SBP or DBP between the 90th and 95th percentile or BP levels of 120/80 mm Hg or higher but <95th percentile).16 • Among US children and adolescents, there was no evidence of a change in the prevalence of borderline HBP (7.6% [95% CI, 5.8%–9.8%] versus 9.4% [95% CI, 7.2%–11.9%]; P=0.90) or either HBP or borderline HBP (10.6% [95% CI, 8.4%– 13.1%] versus 11.0% [95% CI, 8.8%–13.4%]; P=0.26) between 1999 to 2000 and 2011 to 2012.16 In this age group, HBP declined from 3.0% to 1.6% between 1999 to 2000 and 2011 to 2012.16 • In 2011 to 2012, HBP was more common among boys (1.8%) than girls (1.4%) and among Hispanics (2.4%) than among NH blacks (1.9%), NH whites (1.1%), and NH Asians (1.7%). Having either HBP or borderline HBP was more common among boys than girls. Also, NH blacks were more likely to have either HBP or borderline HBP than Hispanic, NH white, or NH Asian boys or girls.16 • In 2003 to 2010, for girls 8 to 11 years of age, 3.5% had poor BP, 5.0% had intermediate BP, and 91.5% had ideal BP levels according to the AHA 2020 Strategic Impact Goals. For boys 8 to 11 years of age, 2.8% had poor BP, 4.8% had intermediate BP, and 92.5% had ideal BP according to Life’s Simple 7.17 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 individuals with a follow-up visit had a BP ≥95th percentile at this visit.25 Race/Ethnicity and HBP (See Table 8-1 and Chart 8-2) • The prevalence of hypertension in blacks in the United States is among the highest in the world. In 2011 to 2016, the age-adjusted prevalence of hypertension among NH blacks was 57.6% among males and 53.2% among females (Chart 8-2) (unpublished NHLBI tabulation). • Among >4 million adults who were overweight or obese in 10 healthcare systems, the prevalence of hypertension was 47.3% among blacks, 39.6% among whites, 38.6% among Native Hawaiians/ Pacific Islanders, 38.3% among American Indians/Native Americans, 34.8% among Asians, and 24.8% among Hispanics. Within categories defined by BMI and after adjustment for age, sex, and healthcare system, each racial/ethnic group except Hispanics was more likely to have hypertension than whites.26 • During 10 years of follow-up in the REGARDS study, a higher percentage of black males (48%) and females (54%) developed hypertension than white males (38%) or females (27% for those 45 to 54 years of age and 40% for those ≥75 years old).27 • Higher SBP explains ≈50% of the excess stroke risk among blacks compared with whites.28 • Data from the 2014 NHIS showed that black adults ≥18 years of age were more likely (33.0%) to have been told on ≥2 occasions that they had hypertension than American Indian/Alaska Native adults (26.4%), white adults (23.5%), Hispanic or Latino adults (22.9%), or Asian adults (19.5%).29 • In HCHS/SOL, for US Hispanic or Latino males, the age-standardized prevalence of hypertension in 2008 to 2011 varied from a low of 19.9% among individuals of South American background to a high of 32.6% among individuals of Dominican background. For US Hispanic or Latino females, the age-standardized prevalence of hypertension was lowest for individuals of South American background (15.9%) and highest for individuals of Puerto Rican background (29.1%).30 • Also in HCHS/SOL, the prevalence of awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension among males was lowest in those of Central American background (57%, 39%, and 12%, respectively) and highest among those of Cuban background (78%, 65%, and 40%, respectively). Among females, those of South American background had the lowest prevalence of awareness (72%) and treatment (64%), whereas hypertension March 5, 2019 e121 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • Analysis of data for children and adolescents aged 8 to 17 years from NHANES 1999 to 2002 through NHANES 2009 to 2012 found that mean SBP decreased from 105.6 to 104.9 mm Hg and DBP decreased from 60.3 to 56.1 mm Hg.16,18 • In NHANES 1999 to 2012, the prevalence of HBP was 9.9% among severely obese US adolescents (BMI ≥120% of 95th percentile of sexspecific BMI for age or BMI ≥35 kg/m2). The OR for HBP was 5.3 (95% CI, 3.8–7.3) when comparing severely obese versus normal-weight adolescents.19 • Among normal-weight and overweight/obese US adolescents (12–19 years of age), mean SBP and DBP did not change between 1988 to 1994 and 2007 to 2012. The unadjusted prevalence of pre-HBP was 11.4% and the prevalence of HBP was 0.9% in 1988 to 1994; the prevalence of pre-HBP was 11.1% and that of HBP was 1.4% in 2007 to 2012. Among overweight/obese adolescents, the unadjusted prevalence of pre-HBP was 15.5% and that of HBP was 6.4% in 1988 to 1994; the unadjusted prevalence of pre-HBP was 21.4% and that of HBP was 3.4% in 2007 to 2012.20 • The AHA has outlined conditions in which ambulatory BP monitoring may be helpful in children and adolescents. These include secondary hypertension, CKD, type 1 and type 2 DM, obesity, sleep apnea, genetic syndromes, treated patients with hypertension, and for research.21 In a retrospective study of 500 children screened for potential hypertension with ambulatory BP monitoring, 12% had white-coat hypertension and 10% had masked hypertension.22 • In a systematic review of studies evaluating secular trends in BP among children and adolescents (N=18 studies with >2 million participants), BP decreased between 1963 and 2012 in 13 studies, increased in 4 studies, and did not change in 1 study conducted.23 No formal pooling of data was conducted. • Among adolescents (mean age 14 years) with CKD, 40% had masked hypertension (clinic SBP and DBP <90th percentile for age, sex, and height, and awake or asleep BP ≥95th percentile or BP load ≥25%).24 • Among 30 565 children and adolescents (3–17 years old) receiving health care between 2012 and 2015, 51.2% of those with a first BP reading ≥95th percentile for age, sex, and height and who had a second BP measurement had a mean BP based on 2 consecutive readings that was less than the 95th percentile. Of those with a visit BP ≥95th percentile, 67.8% did not have a followup visit within 3 months, and only 2.3% of those Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 8 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al • • • • • Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • control was lowest among females of Central American background (32%). Only Hispanic females reporting mixed/other background had a hypertension control rate that exceeded 50%.31 Among adults with hypertension, blacks were more likely to have resistant hypertension (19.0%) than whites (13.5%) or Hispanics (11.2%).32 Among 22 705 black adults with hypertension receiving care in the New York City Health and Hospital Corporation outpatient clinics in 2004 to 2009, the percentage with controlled BP (SBP/DBP <140/90 mm  Hg) was lower among Caribbean-born individuals (49.0%) than among those born in the United States (58.3%) or West Africa (58.4%).33 In an analysis of NHANES participants from 2003 to 2014, foreign-born NH blacks (N=522) had lower adjusted odds of having hypertension than US-born NH blacks (N=4511; OR, 0.61; 95% CI, 0.49–0.77).34 In NHANES 2011 to 2014, US NH blacks (13.2%) were more likely than NH Asians (11.0%), NH whites (8.6%), or Hispanics (7.4%) to use home BP monitoring on a weekly basis.35 Among 559 participants who reported having hypertension in the AHA’s Cardiovascular Health Consumer Survey, 53.8% of participants reported using a home BP monitor.36 Among 441 African Americans in the JHS not taking antihypertensive medication, the prevalence of clinic hypertension (mean SBP ≥140 mm Hg or mean DBP ≥90 mm Hg) was 14.3%, the prevalence of daytime hypertension (mean daytime SBP ≥135 mm Hg or mean daytime DBP ≥85 mm Hg) was 31.8%, and the prevalence of nighttime hypertension (mean nighttime SBP ≥120 mm Hg or mean nighttime DBP ≥70 mm Hg) was 49.4%. Among 575 African Americans taking antihypertensive medication, the prevalence estimates were 23.1% for clinic hypertension, 43.0% for daytime hypertension, and 61.7% for nighttime hypertension.37 Mortality (See Table 8-1) • Using data from the National Vital Statistics System, in 2016, there were 82 735 deaths primarily attributable to HBP (Table  8-1). The 2016 age-adjusted death rate primarily attributable to HBP was 21.6 per 100  000. Age-adjusted death rates attributable to HBP (per 100 000) in 2016 were 21.1 for NH white males, 54.0 for NH black males, 20.1 for Hispanic males, 16.0 for NH Asian/Pacific Islander males, 26.2 for NH American Indian/Alaska Native males, 17.3 for NH white females, 36.7 for NH black females, 15.6 e122 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 8 for Hispanic females, 14.0 for NH Asian/Pacific Islander females, and 20.7 for NH American Indian/Alaska Native females.38 • From 2006 to 2016, the death rate attributable to HBP increased 18.0%, and the actual number of deaths attributable to HBP rose 46.3%. During this 10-year period, in NH whites, the HBP death rate increased 19.3%, whereas the actual number of deaths attributable to HBP increased 44.5%. In NH blacks, the HBP death rate decreased 2.2%, whereas the actual number of deaths attributable to HBP increased 31.2%. In Hispanics, the HBP death rate increased 13.4%, and the actual number of deaths attributable to HBP increased 96.8% (unpublished NHLBI tabulation). • When any mention of HBP was present, the overall age-adjusted death rate in 2016 was 115.8 per 100 000. Death rates were 126.5 for NH white males, 221.9 for NH black males, 87.8 for NH Asian or Pacific Islander males, 155.8 for NH American Indian or Alaska Native males (underestimated because of underreporting), and 116.6 for Hispanic males. In females, rates were 95.3 for NH white females, 153.8 for NH black females, 68.0 for NH Asian or Pacific Islander females, 111.7 for NH American Indian or Alaska Native females (underestimated because of underreporting), and 85.9 for Hispanic females.39,40 • The hypertension-related death rate increased 6.8% from 523.8 per 100 000 in 2000 to 559.3 in 2005 for NH blacks, and then it decreased 8.8% to 509.9 in 2013. Among Hispanics, the rate increased 21.9% from 233.7 in 2000 to 284.8 in 2013. For the NH white population, the rate increased 29.8% from 228.5 in 2000 to 296.5 in 2013.41 • CHD, stroke, cancer, and DM accounted for 65% of all deaths with any mention of hypertension in 2000 and for 54% in 2013.41 • The elimination of hypertension could reduce CVD mortality by 30.4% among males and 38.0% among females.42 The elimination of hypertension is projected to have a larger impact on CVD mortality than the elimination of all other risk factors among females and all except smoking among males.42 • Among US adults meeting the eligibility criteria for SPRINT, SBP treatment to a treatment goal of <120 mm Hg versus <140 mm Hg has been projected to prevent ≈107 500 deaths per year (95% CI, 93 300–121 200).43 • On the basis of a Swedish cohort study from 2006 to 2012, patients with treatment-resistant hypertension (N=4317) had a 12% higher risk of all-cause mortality (HR, 1.12; 95% CI, Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 8 • Risk Factors Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • Participants with SSB consumption in the highest versus lowest quantile had a risk ratio for hypertension of 1.12 (95% CI, 1.06–1.17) in a metaanalysis of 240 508 people.45 This equated to an 8.2% increased risk for hypertension for each additional SSB consumed per day. • A systematic review identified 48 hypertension risk prediction models reported in 26 studies (N=162 358 enrolled participants). The C statistics from these models ranged from 0.60 to 0.90.46 • In the JHS, intermediate and ideal versus poor levels of moderate to vigorous PA were associated with HRs of hypertension of 0.84 (95% CI, 0.67–1.05) and 0.76 (95% CI, 0.58–0.99), respectively.47 • Also, anger, depressive symptoms, and stress were associated with increased BP progression in the JHS.48 • In the JHS, an additional social contact was associated with a fully adjusted prevalence ratio of 0.87 (95% CI, 0.74–1.0) for having treatment-resistant hypertension in a sample of 1392 participants with treated hypertension who self-reported being adherent to antihypertensive medication.49 • In NHANES 2013 to 2014, each additional 1000 mg of usual 24-hour sodium excretion (ie, a marker of sodium consumption) was associated with 4.58 (95% CI, 2.64–6.51) mm Hg higher SBP and 2.25 (0.83–3.67) mm Hg higher DBP. Each additional 1000 mg usual 24-hour potassium intake was associated with 3.72 (95% CI, 1.42 6.01) mm Hg lower SBP.50 • Among 1741 participants in the JHS with hypertension, 20.1% of those without versus 30.5% of those with CKD developed apparent treatmentresistant hypertension (multivariable-adjusted HR, 1.45; 95% CI, 1.12–1.86).51 • In a meta-analysis of 9 population-based studies (N=102 408), the OR for having hypertension among participants with versus without restless leg syndrome was 1.36 (95% CI, 1.18–1.57).52 • Among 1878 participants in the JHS who were followed up for a median of 8 years, the cumulative incidence of hypertension was 80.9% among those with 0 of 1 of the Life’s Simple 7 components in the ideal range and 66.7%, 54.8%, Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • • • 32.7%, 25.8% and 10.7% among participants with 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 ideal components, respectively. No participants had 7 ideal Life’s Simple 7 components. A strong and dose-response association between having more ideal Life’s Simple 7 components and lower risk for hypertension was present after multivariable adjustment.53 In a meta-analysis of 5 studies, each additional 250 mL of SSBs was associated with an RR for incident hypertension of 1.07 (95% CI, 1.04–1.10).54 In a meta-analysis of 36 trials, randomization to reduction in alcohol consumption was associated with a reduction in SBP for participants who at baseline consumed ≥6 drinks per day (−5.50 mm Hg; 95% CI, −6.70 to −4.30 mm Hg), 4 or 5 drinks per day (−3.00 mm Hg; 95% CI, −3.98 to −2.03 mm Hg), and 3 drinks per day (−1.18 mm Hg; 95% CI, −2.32 to −0.04 mm Hg) but not their counterparts who drank 2 or fewer drinks per day (−0.18; 95% CI, −1.02 to 0.66 mm Hg).55 In the HCHS/SOL Sueño Sleep Ancillary Study of Hispanics (N=2148), a 10% higher sleep fragmentation and frequent napping versus not napping were associated with a 5.2% and 11.6% higher prevalence of hypertension, respectively. A 10% higher sleep efficiency was associated with 7.2% lower prevalence of hypertension.56 In a meta-analysis of 24 cohort studies, each 10 additional MET-hours per week in leisure-time PA was associated with an RR for hypertension of 0.94 (95% CI, 0.92–0.96). In 5 cohort studies, each additional 50 MET-hours per week in total PA time was associated with an RR for hypertension of 0.93 (95% CI, 0.88–0.98).57 Aftermath • In a meta-analysis that included 95  772 US females and 30 555 US males, each 10-mm Hg higher SBP was associated with an effect size (eg, RR or HR) for CVD of 1.25 (95% CI, 1.18–1.32) among females and 1.15 (95% CI, 1.11–1.19) among males. Among 65 806 females and 92 515 males in this meta-analysis, the RR for CVD mortality associated with 10-mm Hg higher SBP was 1.16 (95% CI, 1.10–1.23) among females and 1.17 (95% CI, 1.12–1.22) among males.58 • In a meta-analysis of 12 prospective studies (N=2  170  265), participants with a history of hypertension were more likely to develop kidney cancer (RR, 1.67; 95% CI, 1.46–1.90).59 • In a study of >1 million adults with hypertension, the lifetime risk of CVD at age 30 years was 63.3% compared with 46.1% for those without hypertension. Those with hypertension developed CVD 5.0 years earlier than their counterparts March 5, 2019 e123 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES 1.03–1.23) than patients with hypertension but not treatment-resistant hypertension (N=32 282). Patients with treatment-resistant hypertension also had a higher risk of cardiovascular mortality (HR, 1.20; 95% CI, 1.03–1.40) than participants with hypertension but not treatment-resistant hypertension.44 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al • • • • Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • • • • • e124 without hypertension.60 The largest lifetime risk differences between people with versus without hypertension were for angina, MI, and stroke. At age 60 years, the lifetime risk for CVD was 60.2% for those with hypertension and 44.6% for their counterparts without hypertension. In a cohort of older US adults, both isolated systolic hypertension and systolic-diastolic hypertension were associated with an increased risk for HF (multivariable-adjusted HR, 1.86; 95% CI, 1.51–2.30 and HR, 1.73; 95% CI, 1.24–2.42, respectively) compared with participants without hypertension.61 Overall, in national data, the prevalence of healthy lifestyle behaviors varies widely among those with self-reported hypertension: 20.5% had a normal weight, 82.3% did not smoke, 94.1% reported no or limited alcohol intake, 14.1% consumed the recommended amounts of fruits or vegetables, and 46.6% engaged in the recommended amount of PA.62 The association of hypertension with CHD has not changed from 1983 to 1990 (HR, 1.14; 95% CI, 1.11–1.16) versus 1996 to 2002 (HR, 1.13; 95% CI, 1.10–1.15). The PAR associated with hypertension was 39.6% in the early time period and 40.0% in the later time period.63 Among 17 312 participants with hypertension, nondipping BP was associated with an HR for CVD of 1.40 (95% CI, 1.20–1.63).64 In the JHS, a cohort composed exclusively of African Americans, masked hypertension was associated with an HR for CVD of 2.49 (95% CI, 1.26–4.93).65 A meta-analysis (23 cohorts with 20 445 participants) showed that white- coat hypertension is associated with an increased risk for CVD among untreated individuals (adjusted HR, 1.38; 95% CI, 1.15–1.65) but not among treated individuals (HR, 1.16; 95% CI, 0.91–1.49).66 In a pooled analysis of 63 559 people without hypertension from 49 countries, sodium excretion >7 g/d was associated with an HR for CVD of 1.23 (95% CI, 1.11–1.37), and sodium excretion <3 g/d was associated with an HR of 1.34 (95% CI, 1.23–1.47), each compared with sodium excretion of 4.5 g/d.67 Among adults with established CKD, apparent treatment-resistant hypertension has been associated with increased risk for CVD (HR, 1.38; 95% CI, 1.22–1.56), renal outcomes including a 50% decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate or end-stage renal disease (HR, 1.28; 95% CI, 1.11– 1.46), HF (HR, 1.66; 95% CI, 1.38–2.00), and allcause mortality (HR, 1.24; 95% CI, 1.06–1.45).6 In an international case-control study (N=13 447 cases of stroke and N=13 472 control subjects), March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 8 a previous history of hypertension or SBP/DBP ≥140/90 mm Hg was associated with an OR for stroke of 2.98 (95% CI, 2.72–3.28). The PAR for stroke accounted for by hypertension was 47.9%.68 • Among adults 45 years of age without HF, HF-free survival was shorter among those with versus without hypertension in males (30.4 versus 34.3 years), females (33.5 versus 37.6 years), blacks (33.2 versus 37.3 years), and whites (31.9 versus 36.3 years).69 • In prospective follow-up of the REGARDS, MESA, and JHS cohorts (N=31 856), 63.0% (95% CI, 54.9%–71.1%) of the 2584 incident CVD events occurred in participants with SBP <140 and DBP <90 mm Hg.70 Hospital Discharges/Ambulatory Care Visits (See Table 8-1) • From 2004 to 2014, the number of inpatient discharges from short-stay hospitals with HBP as the principal diagnosis was stable at 285 000 and 292  000, respectively (HCUP, unpublished NHLBI tabulation) The number of discharges with any listing of HBP increased from 12 461 000 to 15 638 000 (HCUP, unpublished NHLBI tabulation). • In 2014, there were 90 000 principal diagnosis discharges for essential hypertension (HCUP, unpublished NHLBI tabulation). • In 2014, there were 11 584 000 all-listed discharges for essential hypertension (HCUP, unpublished NHLBI tabulation). • Data from the NIS from the years 2000 to 2011 found the frequency of hospitalizations for malignant hypertension and hypertensive encephalopathy increased, whereas hospitalizations for essential hospitalization decreased, which coincided with the introduction of medical severity diagnosis-related group billing. Overall, the annual incidence of hypertensionrelated hospitalizations increased over the time period from ≈87 000 in 2000 to ≈120 000 in 2011.71 • In 2006 to 2010, 7.1% of patients with hypertension attending outpatient visits had treatmentresistant hypertension. The use of thiazide diuretic agents and chlorthalidone was low (56.4% and 1.2%, respectively).72 • In 2015, 42 749 000 of 990 808 000 physician office visits had a primary diagnosis of essential hypertension (ICD-9-CM 401; NCHS, NAMCS, NHLBI tabulation).73 A total of 1  182  000 of Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Awareness, Treatment, and Control (See Table 8-2 and Charts 8-3 through 8-5) Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • Using NHANES 2013 to 2016 data, the extent of awareness, treatment, and control of HBP is provided by race/ethnicity (Chart 8-3), by age (Chart 8-4), and by race/ethnicity and sex (Chart 8-5) (unpublished NHLBI tabulation). Awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension were higher at older ages (Chart 8-4). Overall, females were more likely than males in all race/ethnicity groups to be aware of their condition, under treatment, or in control of their hypertension (Chart 8-5). • Analysis of NHANES 1999 to 2006 and 2007 to 2014 found the proportion of adults aware of their hypertension increased within each race/ethnicity and sex subgroup. Similarly, large increases in hypertension treatment and control (≈10%) occurred in each of these groups (Table 8-2). • Among US adults taking prescription antihypertensive medication, the age-adjusted percentage with BP control increased from 61.9% to 70.4% from 2003 to 2004 to 2011 to 2012.76 • Data from NHANES 1999 to 2012 show that the use of various classes of antihypertensive treatment had increased substantially among people ≥20 years of age. During this period, the use of ACEIs increased from 6.3% of the US population to 12%, angiotensin receptor blockers from 2.1% to 5.8%, β-blockers from 6.0% to 11%, and thiazide diuretic drugs from 5.6% to 9.4%. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 The use of calcium channel blockers remained the same, at 6%.77 • In a multinational study of 63 014 adults from high-, middle-, and low-income countries, 55.6% of participants were aware of their diagnosis of hypertension, 44.1% were treated, and 17.1% had controlled BP. Awareness and control were less common in upper-middle-income countries, whereas treatment was lowest in low-income countries.78 • Among US adults in NHANES 2007 to 2012, 55% of those with a usual source of care compared with 14% of their counterparts without a usual source of care had controlled hypertension (SBP/ DBP <140/90 mm Hg). In addition, 31% of those who reported using the ED as their usual source of care had controlled hypertension.79 • According to the 2006 to 2010 NAMCS, 16.3% of patients with uncontrolled BP were prescribed a new antihypertensive medication. Patients receiving care at community health clinics versus private physician’s offices had a greater odds of being prescribed a new antihypertensive medication (adjusted OR, 1.6; 95% CI, 1.1–2.4).80 • Self-reported antihypertensive medication use increased from 2.2% in 1971 to 1975 to 7.7% in 2009 to 2012 among US adults 25 to 49 years of age.81 • In a cohort study of Korean patients from 2009 to 2013 with health insurance claims for hypertension (N=38 520), those with poor adherence to antihypertensive medication (defined as <50% of days of follow up covered by a medication prescription fill) had an adjusted risk ratio for stroke of 1.27 (95% CI, 1.17–1.38) compared with those with high adherence (>80% of days covered by prescription fill).82 • Using national prescription data in Denmark, the use of antihypertensive medications increased from 184 to 379 defined daily doses per 1000 inhabitants per day. Over this time period, increases were present for ACEIs (29 to 105 defined daily doses), angiotensin II receptor blockers (13 to 73 defined daily doses), β-blockers (17 to 34 defined daily doses), and calcium channel blockers (34 to 82 defined daily doses).83 • Among 3358 African Americans taking antihypertensive medication in the JHS, 25.4% of participants reported not taking ≥1 of their prescribed antihypertensive medications within the 24 hours before their baseline study visit in 2000 to 2004. This percentage was 28.7% at examination 2 (2005–2008) and 28.5% at examination 3 (2009–2012). Nonadherence was associated with higher likelihood of having SBP ≥140 mm Hg or March 5, 2019 e125 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES 136 943 000 ED visits in 2015 and 3 743 000 of 125 721 000 hospital outpatient visits in 2011 were for essential hypertension (NCHS, NHAMCS, NHLBI tabulation).74 • Among REGARDS study participants ≥65 years of age with hypertension, compared with those without apparent treatment-resistant hypertension, participants with apparent treatment-resistant hypertension and uncontrolled BP had more primary care visits (2.77 versus 2.27 per year) and more cardiologist visits (0.50 versus 0.35 per year). In this same study, there were no statistically significant differences in laboratory testing for end-organ damage or secondary causes of hypertension among participants with apparent treatment-resistant hypertension and uncontrolled BP (72.4%), apparent treatment-resistant hypertension and controlled BP (76.5%), and with hypertension but not apparent treatmentresistant hypertension (71.8%).75 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 8 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al DBP ≥90 mm Hg (prevalence ratio, 1.26; 95% CI, 1.16–1.37).84 • In an analysis of 1590 healthcare providers who completed the DocStyles survey, a web-based survey of healthcare providers, 86.3% reported using a prescribing strategy to increase their patients’ adherence. The most common strategies were prescribing once-daily regimens (69.4%), prescribing medications covered by the patient’s insurance (61.8%), and using longer fills (59.9%).85 Cost (See Table 8-1) Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • The estimated direct and indirect cost of HBP for 2014 to 2015 (annual average) was $55.9 billion (MEPS, NHLBI tabulation). • Adjusted to 2012 US dollars, the monetary savings and QALYs gained with lifetime treatment were $7387 and 1.14 for white males, $7796 and 0.89 for white females, $8400 and 1.66 for black males, and $10 249 and 1.79 for black females, respectively.86 • Projections show that by 2035, the total direct costs of HBP could increase to an estimated $220.9 billion (based on methodology described in Heidenreich et al87).88 • According to IMS Health’s National Prescription Audit, the number of prescriptions for antihypertensive medication increased from 614 million to 653 million between 2010 and 2014. The 653 million antihypertensive prescriptions filled in 2014 cost $28.81 billion.89 • Among a 5% sample of US Medicare beneficiaries initiating antihypertensive treatment in 2012 (N=41 135), 21.3% discontinued treatment within 1 year and an additional 31.7% had low adherence.90 • Using data from MEPS for 2011 to 2014, among persons with a diagnosis code for hypertension who were ≥18 years of age (N=26 049), the mean annual costs of hypertension ranged from $3914 (95% CI, $3456–$4372) for those with no comorbidities to $13 920 (95% CI, $13 166–$14 674) for those with ≥3 comorbidities.91 • Among US adults, medical expenditures associated with having versus not having hypertension were $1494 in 2012 to 2013 and $1399 in 2000 to 2001. Outpatient expenditures increased from $322 in 2000 to 2001 to $416 in 2012 to 2013.92 Social Determinants • In a meta-analysis of 51 studies, lower SES measured by income, occupation, or education was e126 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 8 linked to increased risk of hypertension. Findings were particularly pronounced for education, with a 2-fold higher rate of hypertension observed in lower- compared with higher-educated individuals. Associations were stronger among women and in higher-income countries.93 Additional research among Hispanics has found that lower education is also a risk factor for lower BP dipping.94 • Racial segregation (residing in a neighborhood composed primarily of others from the same racial/ethnic background) and neighborhood poverty have also been linked to hypertension prevalence, particularly among African Americans.95 Recent data from the CARDIA study also found that for African Americans, moving from highly segregated census tracts to areas lower in segregation over a 25-year follow-up was associated with up to a 5.71 mm Hg reduction in SBP, even after adjustment for poverty and other relevant risk factors.96 • Self-reported experiences of discrimination and unfair treatment have also been linked to hypertension and BP. In a meta-analysis of 44 studies, higher reports of discrimination were linked to a greater prevalence of hypertension, particularly among African Americans (compared with other racial/ethnic groups), participants of older ages, males, and individuals with a lower versus higher level of education. Associations between reports of discrimination and BP were most striking for ambulatory nighttime BP; effect sizes for overall associations between self-reported experiences of discrimination and resting SBP or DBP were not significant.97 • At least 1 study has found that social integration, defined as the number of social contacts of an individual, may be an important factor to consider in treatment-resistant hypertension. In the JHS, a study of African Americans, each additional social contact was associated with a 19% lower prevalence of treatment-resistant hypertension.49 Family History and Genetics • BP is a heritable trait; family studies have yielded heritability estimates of 48% to 60% (SBP) and 34% to 67% (DBP).98 • Genetic studies have been conducted to identify the genetic architecture of hypertension. Several large-scale GWASs and whole-exome studies, with interrogation of common and rare variants in >300 000 individuals, have established >100 wellreplicated hypertension loci, with several hundred additional suggestive loci.99–105 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Global Burden of Hypertension (See Chart 8-6) Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • From 1980 to 2008, the global age-adjusted prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension decreased from 33% to 29% among males and from 29% to 25% among females.111 • HBP went from being the fourth-leading risk factor for global disease burden in 1990, as quantified by DALYs, to being the number 1 risk factor in 2010.112 • In a cross-sectional study of 628 communities (3 high-income countries, 10 upper-middle-income and low-middle-income countries, and 4 lowincome countries), low-income countries had the lowest percentages of awareness (40.8%) and treatment (31.7%) of hypertension (self-reported treated hypertension or SBP/DBP ≥140/90 mm Hg). Low-middle-income countries had the lowest percentage of controlled hypertension (9.9%).113 • In 2010, HBP was 1 of the 5 leading risk factors for the burden of disease (years of life lost and DALYs) in all regions with the exception of Oceania.112 • In a meta-analysis of population-studies conducted in Africa, the prevalence of hypertension was 55.2% among adults ≥55 years of age.114 • In a systematic review, a higher percentage of hypertension guidelines developed in high-income countries used high-quality systematic reviews of relevant evidence compared with low- and middle-income countries (63.5% versus 10%).115 • On the basis of data from 135 populationbased studies (N=968 419 adults from 90 countries), it was estimated that 31.1% (95% CI, 30.0%–32.2%) of the world adult population had hypertension in 2010. The prevalence was 28.5% (95% CI, 27.3%–29.7%) in high-income countries and 31.5% (95% CI, 30.2%–32.9%) Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 in low-middle-income countries. It was also estimated that 1.39 billion adults worldwide had hypertension in 2010 (349 million in highincome countries and 1.04 billion in low- and middle-income countries).116 • In 2015, the prevalence of SBP ≥140 mm Hg was estimated to be 20 526 per 100 000. This represents an increase from 17 307 per 100 000 in 1990.117 Also, the prevalence of SBP 110 to 115 mm Hg or higher increased from 73 119 per 100 000 to 81 373 per 100 000 between 1990 and 2015. There were 3.47 billion adults worldwide with SBP of 110 to 115 mm Hg or higher in 2015. Of this group, 847 million adults had SBP ≥140 mm Hg.117 • It has been estimated that 7.834 million deaths and 143.037 million DALYs in 2015 could be attributed to SBP ≥140 mm Hg.117 In addition, 10.7 million deaths and 211 million DALYs in 2015 could be attributed to SBP of 110 to 115 mm Hg or higher.117 • Between 1990 and 2015, the number of deaths related to SBP ≥140 mm Hg did not increase in high-income countries (from 2.197 to 1.956 million deaths) but did in high-middle-income (from 1.288 to 2.176 million deaths), middle-income (from 1.044 to 2.253 million deaths), low-middleincome (from 0.512 to 1.151 million deaths), and low-income (from 0.146 to 0.293 million deaths) countries.117 • The GBD 2016 Study used statistical models and data on incidence, prevalence, case fatality, excess mortality, and cause-specific mortality to estimate disease burden for 315 diseases and injuries in 195 countries and territories. The highest mortality rates attributable to high SBP are in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (Chart 8-6).118 • Among ≈1.7 million participants from the Chinese mainland aged 35 to 75 years from 2014 to 2017, the age- and sex-standardized prevalence of hypertension was 37.2%.119 • In a meta-analysis of 25 studies (N=54 196 participants aged 2 to 19 years) conducted in Africa, the pooled prevalence of SBP or DBP ≥95th percentile was 5.5% and the pooled prevalence of SBP or DBP ≥90th percentile was 12.7%. The prevalence of SBP/DBP ≥95th percentile was 30.8% among children with obesity versus 5.5% among normalweight children.120 • Among 12 971 Turkish adults who completed the Chronic Diseases and Risk Factors Survey, a nationwide study, the prevalence of hypertension in 2011 was 27.1%, 65% of participants were aware they had hypertension, 59% were treated, and 30% had SBP/DBP <140/90 mm Hg.121 March 5, 2019 e127 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES • Genetic risk scores for hypertension are also associated with increased risk of CVD and MI.99 • Given strong effects of environmental factors on hypertension, gene-environment interactions are important in the pathophysiology of hypertension. Large-scale gene-environment interaction studies have not yet been conducted; however, studies of several thousand people have to date revealed several loci of interest that interact with smoking106,107 and with dietary intake of alcohol108 and sodium.109 • The clinical implications and utility of hypertension genes remain unclear, although some genetic variants have been shown to influence response to antihypertensive agents.110 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 8 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 8 • In a meta-analysis of studies in Africa among older adults (≥55 years of age; 91 studies with 54 198 participants), the prevalence of hypertension was 55.2%.114 Prehypertension • Among adults without hypertension, prehypertension is defined by an untreated SBP of 120 to 139 mm Hg or untreated DBP of 80 to 89 mm Hg. • Between 1999 to 2000 and 2011 to 2012, the prevalence of prehypertension decreased among US adults from 31.2% to 28.2%.122 In NHANES, the prevalence of prehypertension decreased in all age groups for US adults between 1999 to 2000 through 2013 to 2014, with the largest decline occurring among those 18 to 39 years of age (32.2% in 1999–2000 to 23.4% in 2013–2014).123 • Among US adults with prehypertension, between 1999 to 2000 and 2011 to 2012, there was an increase in the prevalence of overweight (from 33.5% to 37.3%), obesity (30.6% to 35.2%), no weekly leisure-time PA (40.0% to 43.9%), preDM (9.6% to 21.6%), and DM (6.0% to 8.5%). There was a decrease in the prevalence of current smoking over the time period (from 25.9% to 23.2%).122 • Among young adults (18–30 years old at baseline) with and without prehypertension in CARDIA, 23.1% and 3.8%, respectively, developed hypertension over 5 years of follow-up.124 • Multiple meta-analyses have demonstrated that prehypertension is associated with an increased risk for CVD, ESRD, and mortality. These risks are greater for people in the upper (130–139/85–89 mm Hg) versus lower (120–129/80–84 mm Hg) range of prehypertension.125–133 Table 8-1.  High Blood Pressure in the United States Population Group Prevalence, 2013–2016, Age ≥20 y Mortality,* 2016, All Ages Hospital Discharges, 2014, All Ages Estimated Cost, 2014–2015 Both sexes 116 400 000 (46.0%) 82 735 292 000 $55.9 Billion Males 58 700 000 (49.0%) 39 577 (47.8%)† 142 000 … Females 57 700 000 (42.8%) 43 158 (52.2 %)† 150 000 … Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 NH white males 48.2% 26 402 … … NH white females 41.3% 30  638 … … NH black males 58.6% 8429 … … NH black females 56.0% 7897 … … Hispanic males 47.4% 3063 … … Hispanic females 40.8% 2856 … … NH Asian males 46.4% 1153‡ … … NH Asian females 36.4% 1362‡ … … … 520 … … NH American Indian/Alaska Native Hypertension is defined in terms of NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) blood pressure measurements and health interviews. A subject was considered to have hypertension if systolic blood pressure was ≥130 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure was ≥80 mm Hg, if the subject said “yes” to taking antihypertensive medication, or if the subject was told on 2 occasions that he or she had hypertension. A previous publication that used NHANES 2011 to 2014 data estimated there were 103.3 million noninstitutionalized US adults with hypertension.11 The number of US adults with hypertension in this table includes both noninstitutionalized and institutionalized US individuals. Also, the previous study did not include individuals who reported having been told on 2 occasions that they had hypertension as having hypertension unless they met another criterion (systolic blood pressure was ≥130 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure was ≥80 mm Hg, if the subject said “yes” to taking antihypertensive medication). Ellipses indicate data not available; and NH, non-Hispanic. *Mortality for Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Asian and Pacific Islander people should be interpreted with caution because of inconsistencies in reporting Hispanic origin or race on the death certificate compared with censuses, surveys, and birth certificates. Studies have shown underreporting on death certificates of American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, and Pacific Islander, and Hispanic decedents, as well as undercounts of these groups in censuses. †These percentages represent the portion of total high blood pressure mortality that is for males vs females. ‡Includes Chinese, Filipino, Hawaiian, Japanese, and other Asian or Pacific Islander. Sources: Prevalence: NHANES (2013–2016), National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Percentages for racial/ethnic groups are age adjusted for Americans ≥20 years of age. Age-specific percentages are extrapolated to the 2016 US population estimates. Mortality: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/NCHS, 2016 Mortality Multiple Cause-of-Death–United States. These data represent underlying cause of death only. Mortality for NH Asians includes Pacific Islanders. Hospital discharges: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample, 2014. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Cost: Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data include estimated direct costs for 2014 to 2015 (annual average); indirect costs calculated by NHLBI for 2014 to 2015 (annual average). e128 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 8 Awareness, % Treatment, % Control, % 1999–2004 2005–2010 2011–2016 1999–2004 2005–2010 2011–2016 1999–2004 2005–2010 2011–2016 NH white males 46.7 55.8 61.2 35.0 45.7 48.9 13.3 20.4 24.8 NH white females 58.7 65.5 68.9 47.4 57.8 60.6 16.8 26.0 28.6 NH black males 47.6 59.1 62.3 35.5 46.5 48.4 11.2 18.0 17.2 NH black females 67.6 74.5 74.7 55.5 65.9 64.6 19.0 28.7 26.4 Mexican American males* 30.8 37.8 43.8 18.5 27.1 30.3 6.5 11.7 11.6 Mexican American females* 51.6 56.7 66.2 39.0 47.2 53.2 11.7 20.0 27.0 Values are percentages. Hypertension is defined in terms of NHANES blood pressure measurements and health interviews. A subject was considered to have hypertension if systolic blood pressure was ≥140 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure was ≥90 mm Hg, or if the subject said “yes” to taking antihypertensive medication. NH indicates non-Hispanic; and NHANES, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. *The category of Mexican Americans was consistently collected in all NHANES years, but the combined category of Hispanics was only used starting in 2007. Consequently, for long-term trend data, the category Mexican American is used. Sources: NHANES (1999–2004, 2005–2010, 2011–2016) and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 8-1. Prevalence of hypertension in adults ≥20 years of age by sex and age (NHANES, 2013–2016). Hypertension is defined in terms of NHANES blood pressure measurements and health interviews. A person was considered to have hypertension if he or she had systolic blood pressure ≥130 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure ≥80 mm Hg, if he or she said “yes” to taking antihypertensive medication, or if the person was told on 2 occasions that he or she had hypertension. NHANES indicates National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Source: National Center for Health Statistics and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e129 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Table 8-2.  Hypertension Awareness, Treatment, and Control: NHANES 1999 to 2004, 2005 to 2010, and 2011 to 2016 Age-Adjusted Percent With Hypertension in Adults by Sex and Race/Ethnicity Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 8 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 8-2. Age-adjusted prevalence trends for hypertension in adults ≥20 years of age by race/ethnicity, sex, and survey year (NHANES, 1999–2004, 2005–2010, and 2010–2016). Hypertension is defined in terms of NHANES blood pressure measurements and health interviews. A person was considered to have hypertension if he or she had systolic blood pressure ≥130 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure ≥80 mm Hg, if he or she said “yes” to taking antihypertensive medication, or if the person was told on 2 occasions that he or she had hypertension. NH indicates non-Hispanic; and NHANES, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. *The category of Mexican Americans was consistently collected in all NHANES years, but the combined category of Hispanics was only used starting in 2007. Consequently, for long-term trend data, the category Mexican American is used. Source: National Center for Health Statistics and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 8-3. Extent of awareness, treatment, and control of high blood pressure by race/ethnicity (NHANES, 2013–2016). Hypertension is defined in terms of NHANES blood pressure measurements and health interviews. A person was considered to have hypertension if he or she had systolic blood pressure ≥130 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure ≥80 mm Hg, if he or she said “yes” to taking antihypertensive medication, or if the person was told on 2 occasions that he or she had hypertension. NH indicates non-Hispanic; and NHANES, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Source: National Center for Health Statistics and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. e130 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 8 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 8-4. Extent of awareness, treatment, and control of high blood pressure by age (NHANES, 2013–2016). Hypertension is defined in terms of NHANES blood pressure measurements and health interviews. A person was considered to have hypertension if he or she had systolic blood pressure ≥130 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure ≥80 mm Hg, if he or she said “yes” to taking antihypertensive medication, or if the person was told on 2 occasions that he or she had hypertension. NHANES indicates National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Source: National Center for Health Statistics and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 8-5. Extent of awareness, treatment, and control of high blood pressure by race/ethnicity and sex (NHANES, 2013–2016). Hypertension is defined in terms of NHANES blood pressure measurements and health interviews. A person was considered to have hypertension if he or she had systolic blood pressure ≥130 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure ≥80 mm Hg, if he or she said “yes” to taking antihypertensive medication, or if the person was told on 2 occasions that he or she had hypertension. NH indicates non-Hispanic; and NHANES, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Source: National Center for Health Statistics and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e131 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 8 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 8-6. Age-standardized global mortality rates attributable to high systolic blood pressure per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. 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Global burden of Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 8 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 9 9. DIABETES MELLITUS Abbreviations Used in Chapter 9 Continued ICD-9 250; ICD-10 E10 to E11. See Tables 9-1 and 9-2 and Charts 9-1 through 9-10 Click here to return to the Table of Contents DM is a heterogeneous mix of health conditions characterized by glucose dysregulation. In the United States, the most common forms are type 2 DM, which affects 90% to 95% of those with DM,1 and type 1 DM, which constitutes 5% to 10% of DM.2 DM is diagnosed based on fasting glucose ≥126 mg/dL, 2-hour postchallenge glucose ≥200 mg/dL during an oral glucose tolerance test, random glucose ≥200 mg/ dL with presentation of hyperglycemia symptoms, or HbA1c ≥6.5%.2a DM is a major risk factor for CVD, including CHD and stroke.3 The AHA has identified untreated fasting blood glucose levels of <100 mg/dL for children and adults as 1 of the 7 components of ideal cardiovascular health.4 Abbreviations Used in Chapter 9 ABI ACC ACS ADVANCE Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 AF AHA AP ARIC BMI BP CAC CAD CANVAS CARDIA CDC CHD CI CKD CVD DM ED eGFR EMPA-REG OUTCOME ESRD EVEREST EXAMINE FOURIER GBD GWAS GWTG HbA1c HCHS/SOL HDL ankle-brachial index American College of Cardiology acute coronary syndrome Action in Diabetes and Vascular Disease: Preterax and Diamicron Modified Release Controlled Evaluation atrial fibrillation American Heart Association angina pectoris Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study body mass index blood pressure coronary artery calcification coronary artery disease Canagliflozin Cardiovascular Assessment Study Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults Centers for Disease Control and Prevention coronary heart disease confidence interval chronic kidney disease cardiovascular disease diabetes mellitus emergency department estimated glomerular filtration rate BI 10773 (Empagliflozin) Cardiovascular Outcome Event Trial in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients end-stage renal disease Efficacy of Vasopressin Antagonism in Heart Failure Outcome Study With Tolvaptan Examination of Cardiovascular Outcomes With Alogliptin Versus Standard of Care Further Cardiovascular Outcomes Research With PCSK9 Inhibition in Subjects With Elevated Risk Global Burden of Disease genome-wide association studies Get With The Guidelines hemoglobin A1c (glycosylated hemoglobin) Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos high-density lipoprotein (Continued ) e138 March 5, 2019 HF HR ICD-9 ICD-10 IHD IRR JHS LDL-C LEADER MACE MEPS MESA MET NCHS NH NHANES NHIS NHLBI NIS OR PA PCSK9 PWV REGARDS RR SBP SD SEARCH SNP SSB SUSTAIN-6 TC TODAY VTE WC heart failure hazard ratio International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision ischemic heart disease incidence rate ratio Jackson Heart Study low-density lipoprotein cholesterol Liraglutide Effect and Action in Diabetes: Evaluation of Cardiovascular Outcome Results major adverse cardiovascular events Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis metabolic equivalent National Center for Health Statistics non-Hispanic National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey National Health Interview Survey National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample odds ratio physical activity proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin 9 pulse-wave velocity Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke relative risk systolic blood pressure standard deviation SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth single-nucleotide polymorphism sugar-sweetened beverage Trial to Evaluate Cardiovascular and Other Long-term Outcomes with Semaglutide in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes total cholesterol Treatment Options for Type 2 Diabetes in Adolescents and Youth venous thromboembolism waist circumference Prevalence Youth • Approximately 193 000 people <20 years of age were diagnosed with DM in 2015.1 • During 2001 to 2009, the prevalence of type 1 DM increased 30% from 1.48 per 1000 youth to 1.93 per 1000 youth.5 — Among youths with type 1 DM, the prevalence of overweight is 22.1% and the prevalence of obesity is 12.6%.6 • Type 2 DM, a disease usually diagnosed in adults ≥40 years of age, is being diagnosed among people <20 years of age. Between 2001 and 2009, the prevalence of type 2 DM in youths increased by 30.5%.5 — Among youths with type 2 DM, 10.4% are overweight and 79.4% have obesity.6 • According to NHANES data from 1999 to 2000 through 2007 to 2008, among US adolescents Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Adults (See Table 9-1 and Charts 9-1 through 9-5) • On the basis of data from NHANES 2013 to 2016, an estimated 26 million adults have diagnosed DM, 9.4 million adults have undiagnosed DM, and 91.8 million adults (37.6%) have prediabetes. The prevalence of prediabetes and DM differs by sex and race/ethnicity (Table 9-1; unpublished NHLBI tabulation). • After adjustment for population age differences, 2013 to 2016 NHANES national survey data for people ≥20 years of age indicate that the prevalence of diagnosed DM was 9.4% in NH white males and 7.3% in NH white females, 14.7% in NH black males and 13.4% in NH black females, 15.1% in Hispanic males and 14.1% in Hispanic females, and 12.8% in NH Asian males and 9.9% in NH Asian females (Table  9-1 and Chart 9-1; unpublished NCHS/NHLBI tabulation). • On the basis of 2015 data from the Indian Health Service, the age-adjusted prevalence of diagnosed DM among American Indians/Alaska Natives was 14.9% for males and 15.3% for females.1 • On the basis of NHANES 2013 to 2016 data, the age-adjusted prevalence of diagnosed DM in adults ≥20 years of age varies by race/ethnicity and years of education. NH white adults with more than a high school education had the lowest prevalence (7.6%), and Hispanic adults with a high school education had the highest prevalence (17.7%; Chart 9-2; unpublished NCHS/NHLBI tabulation). • In the prospective, multicenter, population-based HCHS/SOL, 16  415 adults of Hispanic/Latino Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 descent aged 18 to 74 years were enrolled from 4 US metropolitan areas from 2008 to 2011. The prevalence of DM varied for adults with different Hispanic backgrounds. DM prevalence ranged from 10.2% in South Americans to 13.4% in Cubans, 17.7% in Central Americans, 18.0% in Dominicans and Puerto Ricans, and 18.3% in Mexicans.10 • Among foreign-born participants of the US NHANES 1999 to 2012, the prevalence of DM increased with duration of time spent in the United States and was 6.1%, 9.3%, 11.1%, and 20.0% among those in the United States for <1, 1 to 9, 10 to 19, and ≥20 years, respectively.11 • The prevalence of diagnosed DM in adults was higher for both males and females in the 2013 to 2016 NHANES data than in the 1988 to 1994 NHANES data. Males had a higher prevalence of diagnosed DM and undiagnosed DM than females in 2013 to 2016. Prevalence of diagnosed and undiagnosed DM increased for both males and females between study periods (Chart 9-3; unpublished NCHS/NHLBI tabulation). During this time period, 2 DM diagnostic changes occurred: the threshold definition for diagnosed DM was lowered from ≥140 mg/dL to ≥126 mg/dL in 1997,12 and HbA1c ≥6.5% was added as a diagnostic test in 2010.2a • Geographic variations in DM prevalence have been reported in the United States (Chart 9-4). — Across counties in the United States during 1999 to 2012, the prevalence of diagnosed DM ranged from 5.6% to 20.4%, the prevalence of undiagnosed DM ranged from 3.2% to 6.8%, and the prevalence of total DM ranged from 8.8% to 26.4%.14 The prevalence of diagnosed DM was highest in the Deep South, near the Texas-Mexico border, and in counties with Native American reservations and was lowest in counties in the upper Midwest and parts of Alaska and New England. — Using data from the REGARDS study, the median (range) predicted prevalence of DM was 14% (10%–20%) among whites and 31% (28%–41%) among blacks.15 DM was most prevalent in the west and central Southeast among whites (Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and south Kentucky, as well as parts of North Carolina and South Carolina). • The age-adjusted prevalence of diagnosed DM and undiagnosed DM increased from 5.0% and 3.5%, respectively, in 1999 to 2000 to 7.8% and 4.4%, respectively, in 2009 to 2010.16 The March 5, 2019 e139 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES aged 12 to 19 years, the prevalence of prediabetes and type 2 DM increased from 9% to 23%.7 • Among US adolescents aged 12 to 19 years in 2005 to 2014, the prevalence of DM was 0.8% (95% CI, 0.6%–1.1%). Of those with DM, 28.5% (95% CI, 16.4%–44.8%) were undiagnosed.8 • Among US adolescents aged 12 to 19 years in 2005 to 2014, the prevalence of prediabetes was 17.7% (95% CI, 15.8%–19.8%).8 Males were more likely to have prediabetes than females (22.0% [95% CI, 19.5%–24.7%] versus 13.2% [95% CI, 10.4%–16.7%]). Also, the prevalence of prediabetes was higher in NH blacks (21.0% [95% CI, 17.7%–24.7%]) and Hispanics (22.9% [95% CI, 19.9%–26.3%]) than in NH white participants (15.1% [95% CI, 12.3%–18.6%]).8 • Between 1996 and 2010, the number of youths with type 1 DM increased by 5.7% per year.9 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 9 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al prevalence of diagnosed DM increased among NH whites and blacks over this time period. • The prevalence of diagnosed DM in adults was higher for NH black, NH white, and Hispanic adults in NHANES 1988 to 2010 than in NHANES 1988 to 1994. Prevalence of undiagnosed DM increased slightly between studies (Chart 9-5; unpublished NCHS/NHLBI tabulation). Incidence Youth Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • During 2011 to 2012, an estimated 17 900 people <20 years of age in the United States were diagnosed with incident type 1 DM, and 5300 individuals aged 10 to 19 years were newly diagnosed with type 2 DM annually.1 • In the SEARCH study, the incidence rate of type 1 DM increased by 1.4% annually (from 19.5 to 21.7 cases per 100 000 youths per year in 2003 to 2012).17 The increase was larger for males than for females and for Hispanics and Asian or Pacific Islanders than for other ethnic groups. Also, the incidence of type 2 DM increased by 7.1% annually (from 9.0 to 12.5 cases per 100 000 youths per year from 2003 to 2012). The annual increase was larger among females than males and among NH blacks, Hispanics, Asian or Pacific Islanders, and Native Americans compared with NH whites. • Projecting disease burden for the US population <20 years of age by 2050, the number of youths with type 1 DM is expected to increase from 166 018 to 203 382, and the number with type 2 DM will increase from 20 203 to 30 111. Less conservative modeling projects the number of youths with type 1 DM at 587 488 and those with type 2 DM at 84 131 by 2050.18 Adults (See Table 9-1) • Approximately 1.5 million US adults ≥18 years old were diagnosed with incident DM in 2015 (Table 9-1).1 • In the CARDIA study, the risk of DM was higher for black females than white females (HR, 2.86 [95% CI, 2.19–3.72]) and for black males than white males (HR, 1.68 [95% CI, 1.28–2.17]) after adjustment for age and field center.19 Mortality (See Table 9-1) • DM was listed as the underlying cause of mortality for 80  058 people (43  763 males and 36 295 females) in the United States in 2016 (Table 9-1).20 e140 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 9 • There were 258 852 deaths with DM listed as any cause of death in 2016.20 The 2016 overall underlying-cause, age-adjusted death rate attributable to DM was 21.0 per 100 000. For males, the death rates per 100 000 population were 23.5 for NH whites, 44.8 for NH blacks, 29.6 for Hispanics, 18.8 for NH Asian/Pacific Islanders, and 52.2 for NH American Indian/ Alaska Natives. For females, the death rates per 100 000 population were 14.4 for NH whites, 32.7 for NH blacks, 20.7 for Hispanics, 13.0 for NH Asian/Pacific Islanders, and 40.6 for NH American Indian/Alaska Natives.20 • In a study of NHIS 1997 to 2009 participants followed up through 2011, DM was the underlying cause for 3.3% of deaths and a contributing cause for 10.8% of deaths. The population attributable fraction for death associated with DM was 11.5%. Although DM was more often cited as an underlying and contributing cause of death for NH blacks and Hispanics than for NH whites, the population attributable fraction was similar in each racial/ethnic group.21 • In a collaborative meta-analysis of 820 900 individuals from 97 prospective studies, DM was associated with the following risks: all-cause mortality (HR, 1.80 [95% CI, 1.71–1.90]), cancer death (HR, 1.25 [95% CI, 1.19–1.31]), and vascular death (HR, 2.32 [95% CI, 2.11–2.56]). In particular, DM was associated with death attributable to the following cancers: liver, pancreatic, ovarian, colorectal, lung, bladder, and breast. A 50-yearold with DM dies on average 6 years earlier than an individual without DM.22 • Among NHIS participants enrolled in 2000 to 2009 and followed up through 2011, males and females with diagnosed DM had 1.56 and 1.69 times as high risk of all-cause mortality as those without diagnosed DM (HR, 1.56 [95% CI, 1.49–1.64] and 1.69 [95% CI, 1.61–1.78], respectively).23 • In the Swedish National Diabetes Register, there was a significant decline in all-cause mortality from 1998 to 2014 among patients with type 1 DM (HR, 0.71 [95% CI, 0.66–0.78]), but this decline was not statistically different from the decline observed among control subjects without DM (HR, 0.77 [95% CI, 0.72–0.83]). In contrast, the decline in all-cause mortality from 1998 to 2014 among patients with type 2 DM (HR, 0.79 [95% CI, 0.78–0.80]) was less than the decline observed among control subjects without DM (HR, 0.69 [95% CI, 0.68–0.70]).24 • In the Swedish National Diabetes Register, compared with control subjects without DM, the adjusted HR for all-cause mortality for patients Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Complications (See Chart 9-6) Microvascular Complications Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • Among those ≤21 years old with newly diagnosed DM in a US managed care network, 20% of youth with type 1 DM and 7.2% of youth with type 2 DM developed diabetic retinopathy over a median follow-up of 3 years.27 • On the basis of analyses of data from the NIS, the United States Renal Data System, and the US National Vital Statistics System, between 1995 and 2014 (Chart 9-6), substantial declines have been observed in the age-standardized rates of hospitalization for lower-extremity amputation, incident DM-related ESRD, and mortality attributable to hyperglycemic crisis (32.8%, 40.7%, and 37.5%, respectively). • Among adults with DM in NHANES 2007 to 2012, the overall age-adjusted prevalence of CKD was 40.2% in 2007 to 2008, 36.9% in 2009 to 2010, and 37.6% in 2011 to 2012.28 The prevalence of CKD was 58.7% in US adults with DM aged ≥65 years, 25.7% in those <65 years of age, 43.5% in NH blacks and Mexican Americans, and 38.7% in NH whites. • The prevalence of any diabetic kidney disease, defined as persistent albuminuria, persistent reduced eGFR, or both, did not significantly change from the period 1988 to 1994 (28.4% [95% CI, 23.8%–32.9%]) to 2009 to 2014 (26.2% [95% CI, 22.6%–29.9%]). However, the prevalence of albuminuria decreased from 20.8% (95% CI, 16.3%–25.3%) to 15.9% (95% CI, 12.7%–19.0%) and the prevalence of reduced eGFR increased from 9.2% (95% CI, 6.2%–12.2%) to 14.1% (95% CI, 11.3%– 17.0%) over this time period.29 DM accounted for 46% of the new cases of ESRD in 2011 to 2015.30 CVD Complications • Among NHIS participants enrolled in 2000 to 2009 and followed up through 2011, DM was associated with increased risk for CVD mortality among males and females.23 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • On the basis of analyses of data from the NHIS, between 1995 and 2014, the rate of hospitalizations for IHD declined 66.4% and the rate of hospitalization for stroke declined 35.6% among patients with DM (Chart 9-6).31 • The HRs of CHD events comparing participants with DM only, DM and prevalent CHD, and neither DM nor prevalent CHD with those with prevalent CHD were 0.65 (95% CI, 0.54–0.77), 1.54 (95% CI, 1.30–1.83), and 0.41 (95% CI, 0.35–0.47), respectively, after adjustment for demographics and risk factors.32 Compared with participants who had prevalent CHD, the HR of CHD events for participants with severe DM was 0.88 (95% CI, 0.72–1.09). • In a meta-analysis of 19 studies, DM was not associated with an increased risk for VTE (pooled RR, 1.10 [95% CI, 0.94–1.29]).33 • Compared with those with normal glucose, carotid-femoral PWV was 95.8 (95% CI, 69.4– 122.1) and 21.3 (95% CI, −0.8 to 43.4) cm/s higher for participants with DM and prediabetes, respectively.34 A similar pattern was present for brachial-ankle PWV. • In MESA, 63% of participants with DM had a CAC >0 compared with 48% of those without DM.35 • In CARDIA, a longer duration of DM was associated with CAC presence (per 5-year longer duration: HR, 1.15 [95% CI, 1.06–1.25]) and worse cardiac function, including early diastolic relaxation and higher diastolic filling pressure.36 • In a nationwide Danish registry, the adjusted IRRs (95% CIs) for AF comparing people with and without DM were 2.34 (1.52–3.60), 1.52 (1.47– 1.56), 1.20 (1.18–1.23), and 0.99 (0.97–1.01) for adults 18 to 39, 40 to 64, 65 to 74, and 75 to 100 years of age, respectively.37 • A meta-analysis of published observational data comprising 11 studies and >1.6 million participants reported DM was associated with a 24% increased risk for AF (RR, 1.24 [95% CI, 1.06– 1.44]) after multivariable adjustment.38 • In an analysis of NHANES 2001 to 2010, the prevalence of AP among participants with CHD was similar for adults with and without DM (49% and 46%, respectively).39 • DM increases the risk of HF and adversely affects outcomes among patients with HF. — DM alone qualifies for the most recent ACC/AHA diagnostic criteria for stages A and B HF, a classification of patients without HF but at notably high risk for its development.40 — DM should be treated similarly for patients with HF as for the general population.40 March 5, 2019 e141 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES with type 1 DM who met all risk factor targets was 1.31 (95% CI, 0.93–1.85), whereas the HR for patients with type 1 DM who met no risk factor targets was 7.33 (95% CI, 5.08–10.57).25 • The leading cause of death among patients with type 1 DM is CVD, which accounted for 22% of deaths among those in the Allegheny County, PA, type 1 DM registry, followed by renal (20%) and infectious (18%) causes.26 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 9 Benjamin et al CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES — In a meta-analysis of 10 prospective cohort studies, the HR for HF per 1-mmol/L (≈18 mg/dL) increase in fasting plasma glucose level was 1.11 (95% CI, 1.04–1.17), which suggests an independent and continuous positive association between fasting plasma glucose and HF.41 — Post hoc analysis of data from the EVEREST randomized trial of patients hospitalized with decompensated systolic HF demonstrated that DM increased the risk of the composite outcome of cardiovascular mortality and HF hospitalization (HR, 1.17 [95% CI, 1.04–1.31]) over a median 9.9 months of follow-up.42 — The association between glycemia and outcomes has been mixed in patients with HF, and there is insufficient evidence to recommend specific glucose treatment goals in patients hospitalized with HF.43 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Hypoglycemia • Hypoglycemia is a major factor that limits glycemic control in DM. In 2010, among Medicare beneficiaries with DM, hospitalizations for hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia were 612 and 367 per 100 000 person-years, respectively.44 • In ADVANCE, severe hypoglycemia was associated with an increased risk of major macrovascular events (HR, 2.88 [95% CI, 2.01–4.12]), cardiovascular death (HR, 2.68 [95% CI, 1.72– 4.19]), and all-cause death (HR, 2.69 [95% CI, 1.97–3.67]), including nonvascular outcomes. The lack of specificity of hypoglycemia with vascular outcomes suggests that it might be a marker for overall susceptibility or frailty.45 • In ARIC, severe hypoglycemia was associated with an increased risk of CHD (HR, 2.02 [95% CI, 1.27–3.20]), all-cause mortality (HR, 1.73 [95% CI, 1.38–2.17]), cardiovascular mortality (HR, 1.64 [95% CI, 1.15–2.34]), and cancer mortality (HR, 2.49 [95% CI, 1.46–4.24]).46 • In the EXAMINE trial, severe hypoglycemia was associated with an increased risk of MACE (HR, 2.42 [95% CI, 1.27–4.60]).47 • Severe hypoglycemia is more common with increasing age, with use of insulin or sulfonylureas, and in those with impaired renal function, type 1 DM, and prior severe hypoglycemia.48 HbA1c shows a U-shaped relationship with hypoglycemia.49 Higher rates of hypoglycemia have also been reported in African Americans compared with NH whites.50 Furthermore, dementia and decreased cognitive function have been associated with hypoglycemia.45,51 e142 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 9 Healthcare Utilization • Among Medicare beneficiaries with type 2 DM hospitalized between 2012 and 2014, 17.1% were readmitted within 30 days.52 • According to the 2014 NIS, the rate of hospitalization among adults with DM was 327.2 per 1000 people with DM for any causes (7.2 million discharges), 70.4 per 1000 people with DM for major CVD (1.5 million discharges), 5.0 per 1000 people with DM for lower-extremity amputation (108 000 discharges), and 7.7 per 1000 people with DM for diabetic ketoacidosis (168 000 discharges).1 • According to the 2014 Nationwide Emergency Department Sample, the rate of ED visits was 648.9 per 1000 people with DM for any causes (14.2 million visits), 11.2 per 1000 people with DM for hypoglycemia (245 000 visits), and 9.5 per 1000 people with DM for hyperglycemia (207 000 visits).1 • Among participants in the ARIC study, without a prior diagnosis of DM, hospitalization rates were 163 (95% CI, 158–169), 217 (95% CI, 206–228), and 254 (95% CI, 226–281) per 1000 personyears with HbA1c <5.7%, 5.7% to <6.5%, and ≥6.5% respectively. Among those with diagnosed DM, the hospitalization rates were 340 (95% CI, 297–384) and 504 (95% CI, 462–547) for participants with HbA1c <7.0% and ≥7.0%, respectively.53 Cost (See Table 9-1) • In 2017, the cost of DM was estimated at $327 billion (Table 9-1), up 26% from 2012, accounting for 1 in 4 healthcare dollars.30 Of these costs, $237 billion were direct medical costs and $90 billion resulted from reduced productivity. • After adjustment for age and sex, medical costs for patients with DM were 2.3 times higher than for people without DM.30 In 2017, the average medical expenditure for people with DM was $16 752 per year, of which $9601 was attributed to DM.30 Informal care is estimated to cost $1192 to $1321 annually per person with DM.54 Risk Factors for Developing DM • In MESA, the incidence rate of DM per 1000 person-years associated with having 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 to 6 ideal cardiovascular health factors was 21.8, 18.6, 13.0, 11.2, 4.7, and 3.6, respectively.55 Lower DM risk was associated with more ideal cardiovascular health factors for NH whites, Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • In the FOURIER trial, evolocumab, a PCSK9 inhibitor, was not associated with an increased risk of DM (HR, 1.05 [95% CI, 0.94–1.17]) over a median of 2.2 years of follow-up.64 Prediabetes and Prevention • In 2015, 33.9% of US adults aged ≥18 years had prediabetes, defined as fasting glucose 100 to 125 mg/dL or HbA1c 5.7 to 6.4%.1 The prevalence of prediabetes increased with age and was higher for males (36.6%) than females (29.3%). • Among adults aged ≥20 years with overweight or obesity from 4 integrated health systems in the United States, 47.2% had prediabetes in 2012 to 2013.65 • The awareness of prediabetes is low, with only 11.6% of adults with prediabetes reporting being told they have prediabetes by a healthcare professional.1 • In the Diabetes Prevention Program of adults with prediabetes (defined as 2-hour postchallenge glucose of 140–199 mg/dL), the absolute risk reduction for DM was 20% for those adherent to the lifestyle modification intervention and 9% for those adherent to the metformin intervention compared with placebo over a median 3-year follow-up. Metformin was effective among those with higher predicted risk at baseline, whereas lifestyle intervention was effective regardless of baseline predicted risk.66 Awareness, Treatment, and Control (See Chart 9-7) • From 2004 through 2011 in the TODAY study, less than half of children (41.1% of Hispanic and 31.5% of NH black children) with recentonset type 2 DM maintained durable glycemic control with metformin monotherapy, which is a higher rate of treatment failure than observed in adult cohorts.67 Youths with recent-onset type 2 DM were sedentary >56 minutes longer per day (via accelerometry) than obese youths from NHANES.68 • On the basis of NHANES 2013 to 2016 data for adults with DM, 20.9% had their DM treated and controlled, 45.2% had their DM treated but uncontrolled, 9.2% were aware they had DM but were not treated, and 24.7% were undiagnosed and not treated (Chart 9-7; unpublished NHLBI tabulations). • In a pooled analysis of ARIC, MESA, and JHS, 41.8%, 32.1%, and 41.9% of participants were at target levels for BP, LDL-C, and HbA1c, respectively; 41.1%, 26.5%, and 7.2% were at target March 5, 2019 e143 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chinese Americans, African Americans, and Hispanic Americans. Ideal cardiovascular health factors included TC, BP, dietary intake, tobacco use, PA, and BMI. • In CARDIA, adjustment for fasting glucose, BMI, WC, SBP, use of antihypertensive medications, triglyceride to HDL ratio, and parental history of DM explained the higher incidence of DM observed for black adults compared with white adults, respectively, over 30 years of follow-up.19 • In a meta-analysis, each 1-SD higher BMI in childhood was associated with an increased risk for developing DM as an adult (pooled OR, 1.23 [95% CI, 1.10–1.37] for children ≤6 years of age; 1.78 [95% CI, 1.51–2.10] for age 7 to 11 years; and 1.70 [95% CI, 1.30 – 2.22] for those 12 to 18 years).56 • Compared with birth weight of 3.63 to 4.5 kg, low birth weight (<2.72 kg) increased the risk of type 2 DM (OR, 2.15 [95% CI, 1.54–3.00]), with 47% of this association mediated by insulin resistance.57 • Of the 20.9 million new cases of DM predicted to occur over 10 years in the United States, 1.8 million could be attributable to consumption of SSBs. A recent meta-analysis showed that each 1 serving per day higher consumption of SSBs was associated with an 18% increased risk for DM.58 • In a meta-analysis, 600 to 3999, 4000 to 7999, and ≥8000 MET min/week of PA versus <600 MET min/week were associated with a decreased risk for developing DM of 0.86 (95% CI, 0.82– 0.90), 0.75 (95% CI, 0.70–0.80), and 0.72 (95% CI, 0.68–0.77), respectively.59 • In the CARDIA study, higher cardiorespiratory fitness was associated with lower risk for incident prediabetes/DM (difference of 1 MET: HR, 0.99898 [95% CI, 0.99861–0.99940]; P<0.01), which persisted after adjustment for covariates.60 • A systematic review by Biswas et al61 identified 5 studies (4 were prospective) that assessed the association between sedentary time and type 2 DM and found that even after adjustment for PA, higher sedentary time was associated with elevated risk of type 2 DM (RR, 1.91 [95% CI, 1.64–2.22]). These findings suggest prolonged sedentary time might have deleterious metabolic effects independent of PA.62 • In the ARIC study, the risk of DM was higher for participants with an ABI ≤0.9 (HR, 1.41 [95% CI, 1.17–1.68]) than their counterparts with an ABI of 1.11 to 1.20, but this association was attenuated after multivariable adjustment (HR, 1.18 [95% CI, 0.98–1.41]).63 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 9 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al levels for any 1, 2, or all 3 factors, respectively. Having 1, 2, and 3 factors at goal was associated with 36%, 52%, and 62%, respectively, lower risk of CVD events compared with participants with no risk factors at goal.69 • In 2007 to 2010 NHANES data, 52.5% of adults with DM had an HbA1c <7.0%, 51.1% achieved a BP <130/80 mm Hg, 56.2% had an LDL-C <100 mg/dL, and 18.8% had reached all 3 treatment targets. Compared with NH whites, Mexican Americans were less likely to meet HbA1c and LDL-C goals, and NH blacks were less likely to meet BP and LDL-C goals.70 Additionally, 22.3% of adults with DM reported being current smokers.71 • Among HCHS/SOL study participants with DM, 43.0% had HbA1c <7.0%, 48.7% had BP <130/80 mm Hg, 36.6% had LDL-C <100 mg/dL, and 8.4% had reached all 3 treatment targets.72 — HCHS/SOL participants in the lowest versus highest tertile of sedentary time were more likely to have controlled their HbA1c to <7% (OR, 1.76 [95% CI, 1.10–2.82]) and their triglycerides to <150 mg/dL (OR, 2.16 [95% CI, 1.36–3.46]).73 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • According to NHANES 2007 to 2012, 17% of US adults with DM met the criteria for major depression or subsyndromal symptomatic depression. This represents 3.7 million US adults with these conditions.74 • Treatment of hypercholesterolemia is recommended for adults with DM, with statin therapy recommended for all patients with DM 40 to 75 years of age independent of baseline cholesterol.75 • In the AHA’s GWTG Program, patients with ACS and DM were less likely to have LDL-C checked or a statin prescribed than patients with ACS but without DM.76 • Treatment of hypertension is also recommended for adults with DM, with a target BP of 130/80 mm Hg for most people with DM.77 • In MEPS, 70% (95% CI, 68%–71%), 67% (95% CI, 66%–69%), and 68% (95% CI, 66%–71%) of US adults with DM received appropriate DM care (HbA1c measurement, foot examination, and an eye examination) in 2002, 2007, and 2013, respectively78; however, only 39.6% of adults with DM reported receiving dilated eye examinations annually.79 • In 2008, the US Food and Drug Administration issued guidance to the pharmaceutical industry mandating cardiovascular outcomes trials for new glucose-lowering medications. As of early e144 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 9 2018, 9 cardiovascular outcomes trials have been reported, all demonstrating noninferiority of the new glucose-lowering agents relative to placebo for their primary outcomes. Four of the trials had a decrease in the primary cardiovascular end point.80 — The LEADER trial had a decrease in MACE events for liraglutide versus placebo (HR, 0.87 [95% CI, 0.78–0.97]).81 — The SUSTAIN-6 trial had a decrease in MACE events for semaglutide versus placebo (HR, 0.74 [95% CI, 0.58–0.95]).82 — The EMPA-REG OUTCOME trial had a decrease in MACE events for empagliflozin versus placebo (HR, 0.86 [95% CI, 0.74–0.99]).83 — The CANVAS Program trial had a decrease in MACE events for canagliflozin versus placebo (HR, 0.86 [95% CI, 0.75–0.97]).84 Family History and Genetics • DM is heritable; twin or family studies have demonstrated a range of heritability estimates from 30% to 70% depending on age of onset.85,86 In the Framingham Heart Study, having a parent or sibling with DM conferred a 3.4 times increased risk of DM, which increased to 6.1 if both parents were affected.87 • There are parent-of-origin effects in DM, whereby the effects of genetic variants depend on the parent from whom they are inherited.88 • There are monogenic forms of DM, such as maturity-onset DM of the young, that are caused by genetic mutations in the GCK (glucokinase) and 28 other genes, but these affect <5% of patients with DM; genetic testing can be considered in these patients.89,90 • The majority of DM is a complex disease characterized by multiple genetic variants with gene-gene and gene-environment interactions. Genomewide genetic studies of common DM conducted in large sample sizes through meta-analyses have identified >100 genetic variants associated with DM, with the most consistent being a common intronic variant in the TCF7L2 (transcription factor 7 like 2) gene.91–93 • Other risk loci for DM identified from GWAS include variants in the genes SLC30A8 and HHEX (related to β-cell development or function) and in the NAT2 (N-acetyltransferase 2) gene, associated with insulin sensitivity.93,94 • GWASs in non-European ethnicities have also identified significant risk loci for DM, including variants in the gene KCNQ1 (identified from a GWAS in Japanese individuals and replicated in Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 be able to discriminate type 1 DM from type 2 DM (area under the curve 0.87), which could be clinically useful given the increasing prevalence of obesity in young adults.102 • The risk of complications from DM is also heritable. For example, diabetic kidney disease shows familial clustering, with diabetic siblings of patients with diabetic kidney disease having a 2-fold increased risk of also developing diabetic kidney disease.103 Genetic variants have also been identified that appear to increase the risk of CAD in patients with DM.104 Global Burden of DM (See Table 9-2 and Charts 9-8 through 9-10) • The GBD 2016 Study used statistical models and data on incidence, prevalence, case fatality, excess mortality, and cause-specific mortality to estimate disease burden for 315 diseases and injuries in 195 countries and territories.105 — The prevalence of DM increased 119.1% for males and 106.1% for females between 1990 and 2016. Overall, 198.7 million males and 184.7 million females worldwide have DM (Table 9-2). — Mortality rates attributable to high fasting plasma glucose are lowest in Western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand (Chart 9-8). — Mortality attributable to DM is high in the Pacific Island countries, South Asia, subSaharan Africa, the North Africa/Middle East region, and Central and Latin America (Chart 9-9). — The prevalence of DM is highest in the Pacific Island countries, Central Latin America, and the North Africa/Middle East region (Chart 9-10). • The global economic burden of DM was $1.3 trillion in 2015. It is estimated to increase to $2.1 to 2.5 trillion by 2030.106 March 5, 2019 e145 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 other ethnicities).93,95 Transethnic analyses have identified genetic variants that are specific to certain ethnicities, for example, within the PEPD gene (specific to East Asian ancestry) and KLF14 (specific to European ancestry).91,92 • Lifestyle appears to overcome risk conferred by a polygenic risk score composed of a combination of these common variants. In a recent study of the United Kingdom Biobank, genetic composition and combined health behaviors had a log-additive effect on the risk of developing DM, but ideal lifestyle returned the risk of incident DM toward the referent (low genetic risk) group in both the intermediate- and high-genetic-risk groups.96 • Some studies have suggested that genetic variants may predict response to DM therapies. For example, the response to metformin is heritable, and a SNP in the ATM (ataxia telangiectasia mutated) gene has been associated with this response.97,98 • The utility of clinical genetic testing for common DM is currently unclear. Recent genetic technological advances, including whole-genome sequencing, have enabled identification of novel genes that harbor rare variants associated with common DM, with the strongest being for a variant in the gene CCND2 (encoding a protein that helps regulate cell cycle), which reduces the risk of DM by half.99 • Inactivation of rare variants in the ANGPTL4 (angiopoietin-like 4) gene, which leads to loss of the gene’s ability to inhibit lipoprotein lipase, has been associated with reduced DM risk.100 • Type 1 DM is also heritable. Early genetic studies identified the role of the MHC (major histocompatibility complex) gene in this disease, with the greatest contributor being the human leukocyte antigen region, estimated to contribute to ≈50% of the genetic risk.101 • A genotype risk score composed of 9 type 1 DM–associated risk variants has been shown to Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 9 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 9 Table 9-1.  Diabetes Mellitus Population Group Prevalence of Diagnosed DM, 2013–2016: Age ≥20 y Prevalence of Undiagnosed DM, 2013–2016: Age ≥20 y Prevalence of Prediabetes, 2013– 2016: Age ≥20 y Incidence of Diagnosed DM, 2015: Age ≥18 y* Both sexes 26 000 000 (9.8%) 9 400 000 (3.7%) 91 800 000 (37.6%) Males 13 700 000 (10.9%) 5 500 000 (4.6%) Females 12 300 000 (8.9%) 3 900 000 (2.8%) 9.4% NH white females NH black males NH black females Hispanic males Mortality, 2016: All Ages† Hospital Discharges, 2014: All Ages Cost, 2017‡ 1 500 000 80 058 551 000 $327 Billion 51 700 000 (44.0%) … 43 763 (54.7%)§ 301 000 … 40 100 000 (31.3%) … 36 295 (45.3%)§ 250 000 … 4.7% 43.7% … 30 010 … … 7.3% 2.6% 32.2% … 23 389 … … 14.7% 1.7% 31.9% … 6976 … … 13.4% 3.3% 24.0% … 7077 … … 15.1% 6.3% 48.1% … 4603 … … Hispanic females 14.1% 4.0% 31.7% … 3943 … … NH Asian males 12.8% 6.1% 47.1% … 1414 … … NH Asian females 9.9% 2.1% 29.4% … 1283 … … … … … … 1078 … … NH white males NH American Indian or Alaska Native Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Undiagnosed DM is defined as those whose fasting glucose is ≥126 mg/dL but who did not report being told by a healthcare provider that they had DM. Prediabetes is a fasting blood glucose of 100 to <126 mg/dL (impaired fasting glucose); prediabetes includes impaired glucose tolerance. DM indicates diabetes mellitus; ellipses (…), data not available; and NH, non-Hispanic. *Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2017.1 †Mortality for Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Asian and Pacific Islander people should be interpreted with caution because of inconsistencies in reporting Hispanic origin or race on the death certificate compared with censuses, surveys, and birth certificates. Studies have shown underreporting on death certificates of American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander, and Hispanic decedents, as well as undercounts of these groups in censuses. ‡American Diabetes Association.2a §These percentages represent the portion of total DM mortality that is for males vs females. Sources: Prevalence: Prevalence of diagnosed and undiagnosed DM: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013 to 2016, National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Percentages for sex and racial/ethnic groups are age adjusted for Americans ≥20 years of age. Mortality: CDC/NCHS, 2016 Mortality Multiple Cause-of-Death–US. These data represent underlying cause of death only. Mortality for NH Asians includes Pacific Islanders. Hospital discharges: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, Hospital Discharges, 2014. Table 9-2.  Global Prevalence and Mortality of DM, 2016 Both Sexes Combined Males Females Death Prevalence Death Prevalence Death Prevalence 1.4 (1.4 to 1.5) 383.5 (352.6 to 414.6) 0.7 (0.7 to 0.7) 198.7 (182.9 to 215.3) 0.8 (0.7 to 0.8) 184.7 (169.6 to 199.5) Percent change total number 1990 to 2016 127.0 (120.3 to 133.0) 112.6 (107.7 to 117.2) 145.0 (137.2 to 152.3) 119.1 (113.8 to 124.1) 113.1 (102.9 to 121.8) 106.1 (100.8 to 111.0) Percent change total number 2006 to 2016 31.1 (28.9 to 33.4) 22.0 (19.3 to 24.8) 35.7 (32.8 to 38.6) 23.1 (20.3 to 26.3) 27.3 (23.7 to 30.9) 20.8 (18.3 to 23.3) Rate per 100 000 22.1 (21.6 to 22.7) 5334.8 (4908.6 to 5759.7) 23.3 (22.6 to 24.0) 5672.5 (5225.5 to 6136.6) 21.2 (20.4 to 21.9) 5009.5 (4612.8 to 5412.9) Percent change rate 1990 to 2016 16.0 (12.6 to 19.1) 19.6 (16.7 to 22.0) 21.6 (17.8 to 25.1) 21.8 (18.9 to 24.4) 11.2 (5.9 to 15.8) 17.2 (14.2 to 19.7) Percent change rate 2006 to 2016 −0.9 (−2.5 to 0.8) −1.9 (−4.1 to 0.3) 1.3 (−0.9 to 3.4) −1.1 (−3.3 to 1.6) −3.0 (−5.7 to −0.3) −2.9 (−4.9 to −0.9) Total number (millions) DM indicates diabetes mellitus. Values in parentheses represent 95% confidence intervals. Reprinted with permission from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.105 Copyright © 2017, University of Washington. e146 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 9 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 9-1. Age-adjusted prevalence of diagnosed diabetes mellitus in adults ≥20 years of age by race/ethnicity and sex (NHANES, 2013–2016). NH indicates non-Hispanic; and NHANES, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Source: National Center for Health Statistics and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 9-2. Age-adjusted prevalence of diagnosed diabetes mellitus in adults ≥20 years of age by race/ethnicity and years of education (NHANES, 2013–2016). NH indicates non-Hispanic; and NHANES, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Source: National Center for Health Statistics and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e147 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 9 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 9-3. Trends in diabetes mellitus prevalence in adults ≥20 years of age by sex (NHANES, 1988–1994, 2011–2014, and 2013–2016). The definition of diabetes changed in 1997 (from glucose ≥140 mg/dL to ≥126 mg/dL). NHANES indicates National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Source: National Center for Health Statistics and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 9-4. Diagnosed diabetes (crude percentage) among adults with diabetes, US states and territories, 2015. Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Diabetes Translation. e148 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 9 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 9-5. Trends in the prevalence of diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes mellitus (calibrated hemoglobin A1c levels >6.5%), by racial/ethnic group. Data from US adults aged ≥20 years in NHANES 1988 to 1994, 1999 to 2004, and 2005 to 2010. NHANES indicates National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Reprinted from Selvin et al108 with the permission of the American College of Physicians, Inc. Copyright © 2014, American College of Physicians. All rights reserved. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 9-6. Trends in age-standardized rates of complications among US adults with and without diagnosed diabetes, 1995 to 2014. ESRD indicates end-stage renal disease. *Hospitalization rates; data from the National Inpatient Sample of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. †Diabetes-related ESRD; data from the United States Renal Data System. ‡Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Vital Statistics System. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e149 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 9 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 9-7. Diabetes mellitus awareness, treatment, and control in adults ≥20 years of age (NHANES, 2013–2016). NHANES indicates National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 9-8. Age-standardized global mortality rates attributable to high fasting plasma glucose per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. Data derived from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.105 Printed with permission. Copyright © 2017, University of Washington. e150 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 9 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 9-9. Age-standardized global mortality rates attributable to diabetes mellitus per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. Data derived from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.105 Printed with permission. Copyright © 2017, University of Washington. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e151 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 9 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 9-10. Age-standardized global prevalence rates of diabetes mellitus per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. Data derived from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.105 Printed with permission. 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DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 10 See Charts 10-1 through 10-10 Click here to return to the Table of Contents Definition • Metabolic syndrome is a multicomponent risk factor for CVD and type 2 DM that reflects the clustering of individual cardiometabolic risk factors related to abdominal obesity and insulin Abbreviations Used in Chapter 10 AF AHA AIM-HIGH AMP ARIC ATP III BioSHaRE Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 BMI BP CAC CAD Carbs CDC CHD CHRIS CI CRP CT CVD DBP DESIR DILGOM DM EGCUT GFR HbA1c HCHS/SOL HCUP-NIS HDL HDL-C HF HIV HR HUNT2 IMT JHS KORA LDL LDL-C LV MESA MET MetS Mex-Am atrial fibrillation American Heart Association Atherothrombosis Intervention in Metabolic Syndrome With Low HDL/High Triglycerides and Impact on Global Health Outcomes adenosine monophosphate Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study Adult Treatment Panel III Biobank Standardization and Harmonization for Research Excellence in the European Union body mass index blood pressure coronary artery calcification coronary artery disease carbohydrates Centers for Disease Control and Prevention coronary heart disease Collaborative Health Research in South Tyrol Study confidence interval C-reactive protein computed tomography cardiovascular disease diastolic blood pressure Data from an Epidemiological Study on the Insulin Resistance Syndrome Dietary, Lifestyle, and Genetics Determinants of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome diabetes mellitus Estonian Genome Center of the University of Tartu glomerular filtration rate hemoglobin A1c (glycosylated hemoglobin) Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Nationwide Inpatient Sample high-density lipoprotein high-density lipoprotein cholesterol heart failure human immunodeficiency virus hazard ratio Nord-Trøndelag Health Study intima-media thickness Jackson Heart Study Cooperative Health Research in the Region of Augsburg low-density lipoprotein low-density lipoprotein cholesterol left ventricular Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis metabolic equivalent metabolic syndrome Mexican American (Continued ) Abbreviations Used in Chapter 10 Continued MHO MI MICROS MORGAM MRI NAFLD NCDS NH NHANES NHLBI NIPPON DATA OR OSA PA PAD PAR PREMA PREVEND PUFA RCT REGARDS RR RV SBP SCD SES SNP SSB VTE Waist circumf WC WHO metabolically healthy obesity myocardial infarction Microisolates in South Tyrol Study MONICA [Monitoring Trends and Determinants in Cardiovascular Disease], Risk, Genetics, Archiving and Monograph Project magnetic resonance imaging nonalcoholic fatty liver disease National Child Development Study non-Hispanic National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute National Integrated Project for Prospective Observation of Noncommunicable Disease and Its Trends in Aged odds ratio obstructive sleep apnea physical activity peripheral artery disease population attributable risk Prediction of Metabolic Syndrome in Adolescence Prevention of Renal and Vascular End-Stage Disease polyunsaturated fatty acid randomized controlled trial Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke relative risk right ventricular systolic blood pressure sudden cardiac death socioeconomic status single-nucleotide polymorphism sugar-sweetened beverage venous thromboembolism waist circumference waist circumference World Health Organization resistance. Clinically, metabolic syndrome is a useful entity for communicating the nature of lifestyle-related cardiometabolic risk to both patients and clinicians. Although several different clinical definitions for metabolic syndrome have been proposed, the International Diabetes Federation, NHLBI, AHA, and others proposed a harmonized definition for metabolic syndrome. By this definition, metabolic syndrome is diagnosed when any 3 of the following 5 risk factors are present: — Fasting plasma glucose ≥100 mg/dL or undergoing drug treatment for elevated glucose — HDL-C <40 mg/dL in males or <50 mg/dL in females or undergoing drug treatment for reduced HDL-C — Triglycerides ≥150 mg/dL or undergoing drug treatment for elevated triglycerides — WC >102 cm in males or >88 cm in females for people of most ancestries living in the United States. Ethnicity and country-specific thresholds can be used for diagnosis in other groups, particularly Asians and Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  March 5, 2019 e157 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES 10. METABOLIC SYNDROME CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al • • • • Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • individuals of non-European ancestry who have predominantly resided outside the United States. — SBP ≥130 mm Hg or DBP ≥85 mm Hg or undergoing drug treatment for hypertension, or antihypertensive drug treatment in a patient with a history of hypertension The harmonized metabolic syndrome definition identifies a comparable risk group and predicts CVD risk similarly to the prior metabolic syndrome definitions.1 There are many adverse health conditions that are related to metabolic syndrome but are not part of its clinical definition. These include NAFLD, sexual/reproductive dysfunction (erectile dysfunction in males and polycystic ovarian syndrome in females), OSA, certain forms of cancer, and possibly osteoarthritis, as well as a general proinflammatory and prothrombotic state.2 Those with a fasting blood glucose ≥126 mg/ dL, random or 2-hour postchallenge glucose ≥200 mg/dL, HbA1c ≥6.5%, or taking hypoglycemic medication will normally be classified separately as having DM; many of these people will also have metabolic syndrome because of the presence of ≥2 of the additional risk factors noted above. Identification and treatment of metabolic syndrome fits closely with the current AHA 2020 Impact Goal, including emphasis on PA, healthy diet, and healthy weight for attainment of ideal BP, serum cholesterol, and fasting blood glucose. Monitoring the prevalence of metabolic syndrome is a secondary metric in the 2020 Impact Goals. Identification of metabolic syndrome represents a call to action for the healthcare provider and patient to address the underlying lifestylerelated risk factors. A multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals is desirable to adequately address these multiple issues in patients with metabolic syndrome.3 Despite its high prevalence (see Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome), the public’s recognition of metabolic syndrome is limited.4 Making a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome and communicating with the patient about it may increase risk perception and motivation toward a healthier behavior.5 Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome Youth • Metabolic syndrome should be diagnosed with caution in children and adolescents, because its categorization is not stable in these age groups.6 e158 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 10 • Approximately half of the 1098 adolescent participants in the Princeton School District Study diagnosed with pediatric Adult Treatment Panel III metabolic syndrome lost the diagnosis over 3 years of follow-up.7 • In children 6 to 17 years of age participating in research studies in a single clinical research hospital, the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome was unstable in 46% of cases after a mean of 5.6 years of follow-up.8 • In the HCHS/SOL Youth, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among children 10 to 16 years of age varied according to the clinical definition used, with only 1 participant being classified as having metabolic syndrome by all 3 clinical definitions.9 • Although metabolic syndrome categorization is generally unstable at younger ages, a single grouping of cardiometabolic risk factors was identified in a confirmatory factor analysis and shown to be present across the spectrum from children to adults.10 However, a separate confirmatory factor analysis in HCHS/SOL Youth showed that SBP and fasting glucose did not cluster with other metabolic syndrome components.9 • Uncertainty remains concerning the definition of the obesity component of metabolic syndrome in the pediatric population because it is age dependent. Therefore, use of BMI percentiles11 and waist-height ratio12 has been recommended. Using standard CDC and FitnessGram standards for pediatric obesity, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in obese youth ranges from 19% to 35%.11 Adults (See Charts 10-1 and 10-2) The following estimates include many who also have DM, in addition to those with metabolic syndrome without DM: • Prevalence of metabolic syndrome varies by the definition used, with definitions such as that from the International Diabetes Federation and the harmonized definition suggesting lower thresholds for defining central obesity in European whites, Asians (in particular, South Asians), Middle Easterners, sub-Saharan Africans, and Hispanics, which results in higher prevalence estimates.13 • On the basis of NHANES 2007 to 2014, the overall prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 34.3% and was similar for males (35.3%) and females (33.3%).14 The prevalence of metabolic syndrome increased with age, from 19.3% among people 20 to 39 years of age to 37.7% for people 40 to Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Secular Trends of Metabolic Syndrome Youth (See Chart 10-3) • Data from NHANES 2009 to 2012 suggest that the prevalence of metabolic syndrome is decreasing in 12- to 19-year-olds. This appears to be correlated with increases in HDL-C and decreases in levels of triglycerides despite a persistently increasing level of obesity. The lifestyle factors that correlate with decreasing metabolic syndrome are less carbohydrate intake and more unsaturated fat intake (Chart 10-3).43 Adults (See Charts 10-4 through 10-8) • On the basis of data from NHANES 2001 to 2010, after declining from NHANES 2001 to 2002 to NHANES 2005 to 2006, the age-adjusted prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the United States went up in the 2007 to 2008 cycle and then declined again in the 2009 to 2010 cycle (Chart 10-4).44 • In a recent updated analysis of NHANES 2007 to 2014, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome was stable for males and females (Chart 10-5).14 The prevalence remained stable for all age and racial/ ethnic subgroups (P>0.10). • Prevalence of metabolic syndrome was lower in NH black males than white males and Mexican American males in the NHANES cycle 1999 to 2010 (Chart 10-6).45 • Prevalence of metabolic syndrome was higher in Mexican American females than white and black females in the NHANES cycle 1999 to 2010 (Chart 10-7).45 • The changing trends in the age-adjusted prevalence of metabolic syndrome are attributable to changes in the prevalence of its individual components. From NHANES data cycles 1999 through 2010, hypertriglyceridemia and elevated BP were lower in the total population, whereas hyperglycemia and elevated WC were higher in the total population; however, these trends varied significantly by sex and race/ethnicity (Chart 10-8). Differences in the prevalence statistics are the result of different handling of age adjustment as the prevalence of metabolic syndrome increases with age and handling of medication therapy for its component conditions.45 Natural History and Progression of Metabolic Syndrome (See Chart 10-9) • Preclinical forms of metabolic syndrome are commonly progressive and precede the development March 5, 2019 e159 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 59 years of age and 54.9% among people ≥60 years of age. • In a recent meta-analysis of 26 609 young adults (aged 18–30 years) across 34 studies, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 4.8% to 7% depending on the definition used.15 • Using data from HCHS/SOL 2008 to 2011, the overall prevalence of metabolic syndrome among Hispanics/Latinos living in the United States was 34% among males and 36% among females (Chart 10-1); it increased with age, with the highest prevalence in females 70 to 74 years of age (Chart 10-2). In males and females, the lowest prevalence of metabolic syndrome was observed among South Americans (27%). In males, the highest prevalence was observed in Cubans (35%), and in females, the highest prevalence was observed among Puerto Ricans (41%). Some differences in individual components existed by specific Hispanic/Latino background (Chart 10-1).16 • Among African Americans in the JHS, the overall prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 34%, and it was higher in females than in males (40% versus 27%, respectively).17 • Filipinos in the United States are at high risk for metabolic syndrome at lower BMI levels.18 • The prevalence of metabolic syndrome has been noted to be high among select special populations, including those with schizophrenia spectrum disorders19; those taking atypical antipsychotic drugs20; those receiving prior solid organ transplants21; those receiving prior hematopoietic cell transplantation22; HIV-infected individuals23; those previously treated for blood cancers24; those with systemic inflammatory disorders such as psoriasis,25 systemic lupus erythematosus,26 and rheumatoid arthritis27; those with multiple sclerosis28; individuals with well-controlled type 1 DM29; those with hypopituitarism30; those with prior gestational DM31; those with prior pregnancy-induced hypertension32; veterans with war-related bilateral lower-limb amputation33 or spinal cord injury34; and individuals in select professions, including law enforcement35 and firefighters.36 • Perhaps most important with respect to meeting the 2020 goals, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome increases with greater cumulative life-course exposure to sedentary behavior and physical inactivity37; screen time, including television viewing38; fast food intake39; short sleep duration40; and intake of SSBs.41,42 Each of these risk factors is reversible with lifestyle change.37–42 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 10 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 of overt metabolic syndrome. In the ARIC study, a sex- and race/ethnicity-specific metabolic syndrome severity score increased in 76% of participants, with faster progression observed in younger participants and in females. The metabolic syndrome severity score predicted time to development of incident metabolic syndrome over a mean 10-year follow-up (1987–1989 to 1996–1998). In ARIC, prevalence of metabolic syndrome increased from 33% to 50% over the mean 10-year follow-up, with differences by age and sex. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was lower in African American males than in white males at all time points and for all ages across the study. African American females had higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome than white females at baseline and subsequent time points for all ages except for those >60 years of age (Chart 10-9).46 • Isolated metabolic syndrome, which could be considered an earlier form of metabolic syndrome, has been defined as those with ≥3 metabolic syndrome components but without overt hypertension and DM. In a population-based random sample of 2042 residents of Olmsted County, MN, those with isolated metabolic syndrome were found to be at increased risk of incident hypertension, DM, diastolic dysfunction, and reduced renal function (GFR <60 mL/min) compared with healthy control subjects (P<0.05). However, isolated metabolic syndrome was not significantly associated with higher rates of mortality (P=0.12) or development of HF (P=0.64) over the 8-year follow-up.47 Cost and Healthcare Utilization in Metabolic Syndrome • Metabolic syndrome is associated with increased healthcare use and healthcare-related costs among individuals with and without DM. Overall, healthcare costs increase by ≈24% for each additional metabolic syndrome component present.48 • The presence of metabolic syndrome increases the risk for postoperative complications, including prolonged hospital stay and risk for blood transfusion, surgical site infection, and respiratory failure, across various surgical populations.49–51 Complications of Metabolic Syndrome Youth • Few prospective pediatric studies have examined the future risk for CVD or DM according to e160 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 10 baseline metabolic syndrome status. Data from 771 participants 6 to 19 years of age from the NHLBI’s Lipid Research Clinics Princeton Prevalence Study and the Princeton Follow-up Study showed that the risk of developing CVD was substantially higher among those with metabolic syndrome than among those without this syndrome (OR, 14.6 [95% CI, 4.8–45.3]) who were followed up for 25 years.52 • In an international childhood cardiovascular cohort consortium that included 5803 participants in 4 cohort studies (Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns, Bogalusa Heart Study, Princeton Lipid Research Study, and Insulin Study) with a mean follow-up period of 22.3 years, childhood metabolic syndrome and overweight were associated with a >2.4-fold risk for adult metabolic syndrome from the age of 5 years onward.53 The risk for type 2 DM was increased beginning at the age of 8 years (RR, 2.6 [95% CI, 1.4–6.8]) onward based on international cutoff values for definition of childhood metabolic syndrome. Risk of carotid IMT was increased beginning at age 11 years (RR, 2.44 [95% CI, 1.55–3.55]) using the same definition. Notably, BMI measurement alone at the same age points provided similar findings for type 2 DM and subclinical atherosclerosis. • In a study of 6328 subjects from 4 prospective studies, compared with people with normal BMI as children and as adults, those with consistently high adiposity from childhood to adulthood had an increased risk of the following metabolic syndrome components: hypertension (RR, 2.7 [95% CI, 2.2–3.3]), low HDL-C (RR, 2.1 [95% CI, 1.8–2.5]), elevated triglycerides (RR, 3.0 [95% CI, 2.4–3.8]), and type 2 DM (RR, 5.4 [95% CI, 3.4–8.5]). Individuals who were overweight or had obesity during childhood but did not have obesity as adults had no increased risk compared with those with consistently normal BMI.54 • Among 1757 youths from the Bogalusa Heart Study and the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study, those with metabolic syndrome in youth and adulthood were at 3.4 times increased risk of high carotid IMT and 12.2 times increased risk of type 2 DM in adulthood as those without metabolic syndrome at either time. Adults whose metabolic syndrome had resolved after their youth were at no increased risk of having high IMT or type 2 DM.55 • In the Princeton Lipid Research Cohort Study, metabolic syndrome severity scores during childhood were lowest among those who never developed CVD and were proportionally higher progressing Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Adults Metabolic Syndrome and CVD Morbidity and Mortality • A meta-analysis of prospective studies concluded that metabolic syndrome increased the risk of developing CVD (summary RR, 1.78 [95% CI, 1.58–2.00]).59 The RR of CVD tended to be higher in females (summary RR, 2.63) than in males (summary RR, 1.98; P=0.09). On the basis of results from 3 studies, metabolic syndrome was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events after adjustment for the individual components of the syndrome (summary RR, 1.54 [95% CI, 1.32–1.79]). Metabolic syndrome is also associated with incident CVD independent of the baseline subclinical CVD.60 A meta-analysis among 87 studies comprising 951 083 subjects showed an even higher risk of CVD associated with metabolic syndrome (summary RR, 2.35 [95% CI, 2.02–2.73]), with significant increased risks (RRs ranging from 1.6 to 2.9) for all-cause mortality, CVD mortality, MI, and stroke, as well as for those with metabolic syndrome without DM.61 • The cardiovascular risk associated with metabolic syndrome varies on the basis of the combination of metabolic syndrome components present. Of all possible ways to have 3 metabolic syndrome components, the combination of central obesity, elevated BP, and hyperglycemia conferred the greatest risk for CVD (HR, 2.36 [95% CI, 1.54–3.61]) and mortality (HR, 3.09 [95% CI, 1.93–4.94]) in the Framingham Offspring Study.62 • Data from the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study indicate that risk for CVD mortality is increased in males without DM who have metabolic syndrome (HR, 1.8 [95% CI, 1.5–2.0]); however, among those with metabolic syndrome, the presence of DM is associated with even greater risk for CVD mortality (HR, 2.1 [95% CI, 1.7–2.6]).63 • In a recent meta-analysis of 20 prospective cohort studies that included 57 202 adults aged ≥60 years, metabolic syndrome was associated with Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 increased risk of all-cause mortality (RR, 1.20 [95% CI, 1.05–1.38] for males and 1.22 [95% CI, 1.02–1.44] for females) and CVD mortality (RR, 1.29 [95% CI, 1.09–1.53] for males and 1.20 [95%, 0.91–1.60] for females).64 There was significant heterogeneity across the studies (all-cause mortality, I2=55.9%, P=0.001; CVD mortality, I2=58.1%, P=0.008). In subgroup analyses, the association of metabolic syndrome with CVD and all-cause mortality varied by geographic location, sample size, definition of metabolic syndrome, and adjustment for frailty. • The impact of the metabolic syndrome on mortality has been shown to be modified by objective sleep duration.65 In data from the Penn State Adult Cohort, a prospective population‐based study of sleep disorders, objectively measured short sleep duration (<6 hours) was associated with increased all-cause (HR, 1.99 [95% CI, 1.53–2.59]) and CVD mortality (HR, 2.10 [95% CI, 1.39–3.16]), whereas sleep ≥6 hours was not associated with increased all-cause (HR, 1.29 [95% CI, 0.89–1.87]) or CVD (HR, 1.49 [95% CI, 0.75–2.97]) mortality among participants with metabolic syndrome. • In the INTERHEART case-control study of 26 903 subjects from 52 countries, metabolic syndrome was associated with an increased risk of MI, both according to the WHO (OR, 2.69 [95% CI, 2.45–2.95]) and the International Diabetes Federation (OR, 2.20 [95% CI, 2.03–2.38]) definitions, with a PAR of 14.5% (95% CI, 12.7%–16.3%) and 16.8% (95% CI, 14.8%–18.8%), respectively, and associations that were similar across all regions and ethnic groups. In addition, the presence of ≥3 risk factors with subthreshold values was associated with increased risk of MI (OR, 1.50 [95% CI, 1.24–1.81]) compared with having “normal” values. Similar results were observed when the International Diabetes Federation definition was used.66 • In the Three-City Study, among 7612 participants aged ≥65 years who were followed up for 5.2 years, metabolic syndrome was associated with increased total CHD (HR, 1.78 [95% CI, 1.39–2.28]) and fatal CHD (HR, 2.40 [95% CI, 1.41–4.09]); however, metabolic syndrome was not associated with CHD beyond its individual risk components.67 • Among 3414 patients with stable CVD and atherogenic dyslipidemia who were treated intensively with statins in the AIM-HIGH trial, neither the presence of metabolic syndrome or the number of metabolic syndrome components was associated with cardiovascular outcomes, including March 5, 2019 e161 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES from those who developed early CVD (mean 38 years old) to those who developed CVD later in life (mean 50 years old).56 Metabolic syndrome severity score was also strongly associated with early onset of DM.57 Similarly, metabolic syndrome score, based on the number of components of metabolic syndrome, was associated with biomarkers of inflammation, endothelial damage, and CVD risk in a separate cohort of 677 prepubertal children.58 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 10 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 coronary events, ischemic stroke, nonfatal MI, CAD death, or the composite end point.68 • Metabolic syndrome is also associated with risk of incident stroke.69 In a recent meta-analysis of 16 studies including 116 496 participants who were initially free of CVD, those with metabolic syndrome had a significantly high risk of incident stroke (pooled RR, 1.70 [95% CI, 1.49–1.95]) compared with those without metabolic syndrome. This effect was most notable among females (RR, 1.83 [95% CI, 1.31–2.56]) compared with males (RR, 1.47 [95% CI, 1.22–1.78]). Finally, those with metabolic syndrome had the highest risk for ischemic stroke (RR, 2.12 [95% CI, 1.46–3.08]) rather than hemorrhagic stroke (RR, 1.48 [95% CI, 0.98–2.24]). • It is estimated that 13.3% to 44% of the excess CVD mortality in the United States, compared with other countries such as Japan, is explained by metabolic syndrome or metabolic syndrome– related existing CVD.70 • In the ARIC study, among 13 168 participants with a median follow-up of 23.6 years, metabolic syndrome was independently associated with an increased risk of SCD (adjusted HR, 1.70 [95% CI, 1.37–2.12]; P<0.001).71 In addition, the risk of SCD varied according to the number of metabolic syndrome components (HR=1.31 per additional component of the metabolic syndrome [95% CI, 1.19–1.44]; P<0.001), independent of race or sex. • Metabolic syndrome has also been associated with incident AF,72 recurrent AF after ablation,73 HF,74 and PAD.75 • Using the 36 cohorts represented in the MORGAM Project, the association between metabolic syndrome and CVD varied by age for females but not males.76 Metabolic Syndrome and Subclinical CVD • In MESA, among 6603 people aged 45 to 84 years (1686 [25%] with metabolic syndrome without DM and 881 [13%] with DM), subclinical atherosclerosis assessed by CAC was more severe in people with metabolic syndrome and DM than in those without these conditions, and the extent of CAC was a strong predictor of CHD and CVD events in these groups.77 There appears to be a synergistic relationship between metabolic syndrome, NAFLD, and prevalence of CAC,78,79 as well as a synergistic relationship with smoking.80 Furthermore, the progression of CAC was greater in people with metabolic syndrome and DM than in those without, and progression of CAC predicted future CVD event risk both in those with metabolic syndrome and in those with DM.81 In MESA, the prevalence of thoracic e162 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 10 calcification was 33% for people with metabolic syndrome compared with 38% for those with DM (with and without metabolic syndrome) and 24% of those with neither DM nor metabolic syndrome.82 • In the DESIR cohort, metabolic syndrome was associated with an unfavorable hemodynamic profile, including increased brachial central pulse pressure and increased pulse-pressure amplification, compared with similar individuals with isolated hypertension but without metabolic syndrome.83 In MESA, metabolic syndrome was associated with major and minor electrocardiographic abnormalities, although this varied by sex.84 Metabolic syndrome is associated with reduced heart rate variability and altered cardiac autonomic modulation in adolescents.85 • Individuals with metabolic syndrome have a higher degree of endothelial dysfunction than individuals with a similar burden of traditional cardiovascular risk factors.86 Furthermore, individuals with both metabolic syndrome and DM have demonstrated increased microvascular and macrovascular dysfunction.87 Metabolic syndrome is associated with increased thrombosis, including increased resistance to aspirin88 and clopidogrel loading.89 • In a recent meta-analysis of 8 population-based studies that included 19 696 patients (22.2% with metabolic syndrome), metabolic syndrome was associated with higher carotid IMT (standard mean difference 0.28±0.06 [95% CI, 0.16–0.40]; P=0.00003) and higher prevalence of carotid plaques than in individuals without metabolic syndrome (pooled OR, 1.61 [95% CI, 1.29–2.01]; P<0.0001).90 • In modern imaging studies using echocardiography, MRI, cardiac CT, and positron emission tomography, metabolic syndrome has been shown to be closely related to increased epicardial adipose tissues,91 regional neck fat distribution,92 increased visceral fat in other locations,93 increased ascending aortic diameter,94 high-risk coronary plaque features including increased necrotic core,95 impaired coronary flow reserve,96 abnormal indices of LV strain,97 LV diastolic dysfunction,98 LV dysynchrony,99 and subclinical RV dysfunction.100 Metabolic Syndrome and Non-CVD Complications • Metabolic syndrome has been associated with erectile dysfunction,101 DM,102 cancer103,104 (in particular, breast, endometrial, prostate, pancreatic, hepatic, colorectal, and renal), cirrhosis,105 and cognitive decline.106 Data from case-control studies, but not prospective studies, support an association with Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • NAFLD, a spectrum of liver disease that ranges from isolated fatty liver to fatty liver plus inflammation (nonalcoholic steatohepatitis), is hypothesized to represent the hepatic manifestation of the metabolic syndrome. On the basis of data from NHANES 2011 to 2014, the overall prevalence of NAFLD among US adults was 21.9%.113 In a prospective study of 4401 Japanese adults aged 21 to 80 years free of NAFLD at baseline, the presence of metabolic syndrome increased the risk for NAFLD in both males (adjusted OR, 4.00 [95% CI, 2.63–6.08]) and females (adjusted OR, 11.20 [95% CI, 4.85–25.87]).114 In cross-sectional studies, an increase in the number of components of the metabolic syndrome was associated with underlying nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and advanced fibrosis in NAFLD.113,115 Risk Factors for Metabolic Syndrome Genetics and Family History • Investigation of genetic factors related to metabolic syndrome has shed some light on the underlying pathways and mediators. Several pleiotropic variants of genes of apolipoproteins (APOE, APOC1, APOC3, and APOA5), Wnt signaling pathway (TCF7L2), lipoproteins (LPL, CETP), mitochondrial proteins (TOMM40), gene transcription regulation (PROX1), cell proliferation (DUSP9), cyclic AMP signaling (ADCY5), oxidative LDL metabolism (COLEC12), and expression of liver-specific genes (HNF1A) have been identified across various racial/ethnic populations that could explain some of the correlated architecture of metabolic syndrome traits.116–119 • The minor G allele of the atrial natriuretic peptide genetic variant rs5068, which is associated with higher circulating atrial natriuretic peptide levels, has been associated with lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome in whites and African Americans.120 • SNPs of inflammatory genes (encoding interleukin 6, interleukin 1β, and interleukin 10) and plasma fatty acids, as well as interactions among these SNPs, are differentially associated with odds of metabolic syndrome.121 In Youth • Risk of metabolic syndrome probably begins before birth. The PREMA Study showed that the coexistence of low birth weight, small head circumference, and parental history of overweight or obesity places children at the highest risk for metabolic syndrome in adolescence. Other risk factors identified included parental history of DM, gestational hypertension in the mother, and lack March 5, 2019 e163 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 VTE.107 There may be an association with increased incident asthma.108 In MESA, the prevalence of erectile dysfunction among participants aged 55 to 65 years with metabolic syndrome was 16% compared with 10% in their counterparts without metabolic syndrome (P<0.001).101 • In data from ARIC and JHS, metabolic syndrome was associated with an increased risk of DM (HR, 4.36 [95% CI, 3.83–4.97]), although the association was attenuated after adjustment for the individual components of the metabolic syndrome.102 However, use of a continuous sex- and race-specific metabolic severity Z score was associated with increased risk of DM independent of individual metabolic syndrome components, and increases in this score over time conferred additional risk for DM independent of confounders. • Metabolic syndrome is linked to poorer cancer outcomes, including increased risk of recurrence and overall mortality.104 For example, in a retrospective study of 3662 males with low-risk prostate cancer who were treated with radical prostatectomy, metabolic syndrome was associated with higher perioperative complications (OR, 1.24 [95% CI, 1.04–1.49]; P=0.018).109 In addition, a recent metaanalysis of 24 studies that included 132 589 males (17.4% with metabolic syndrome) showed that metabolic syndrome was associated with worse oncologic outcomes including biochemical recurrence and more aggressive tumor features in prostate cancer.110 • In data obtained from HCUP-NIS, hospitalized patients with a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome and cancer had significantly increased odds of adverse health outcomes, including increased postsurgical complications (OR, 1.20 [95% CI, 1.03–1.39] and 1.22 [95% CI, 1.09–1.37] for breast and prostate cancer, respectively).49 • In 25 038 black and white participants from the REGARDS study, metabolic syndrome was associated with increased risk of cancer-related mortality (HR, 1.22 [95% CI, 1.03–1.45]).103 In race-stratified analysis, black participants with metabolic syndrome had significantly increased risk of cancer mortality compared with those without metabolic syndrome (HR, 1.32 [95% CI, 1.01–1.72]). The risk of cancer mortality increased more than 2-fold among those with 5 metabolic syndrome components (HR, 2.35 [95% CI, 1.01–5.51]). • In data from NHANES III, metabolic syndrome was associated with total cancer mortality (HR, 1.33 [95% CI, 1.04–1.70]) and breast cancer mortality (HR, 2.1 [95% CI, 1.09–4.11]).111 • For some cancers, the risk estimate differs between sexes, populations, and the definitions of the metabolic syndrome used.112 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 10 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al of breastfeeding.122 However, a recent RCT that tested a breastfeeding promotion intervention did not lead to reduced childhood metabolic syndrome among healthy term infants.123 • In NHANES, adolescents 12 to 19 years old were at greater risk of metabolic syndrome if they had concurrent exposure to secondhand smoke and low exposure to certain nutrients (vitamin E and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids)124 and if they consumed more sugar in their diet.125 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 In Adults • There is a bidirectional relationship between metabolic syndrome and depression. In prospective studies, the presence of depression increases the risk of metabolic syndrome (OR, 1.49 [95% CI, 1.19– 1.87]), whereas metabolic syndrome increases the risk of depression (OR, 1.52 [95% CI, 1.20–1.91]).126 • In prospective or retrospective cohort studies, the following factors have been reported as being directly associated with incident metabolic syndrome, defined by 1 of the major definitions: age,45 low educational attainment,127,128 low SES,129 not being able to understand or read food labels,130 everyday discrimination,131 urbanization,132 smoking,127,129,133 parental smoking,134 low levels of PA,127,129,133 low levels of physical fitness,135,136 intake of soft drinks,137 intake of diet soda,138 fructose intake,139 magnesium intake,140,141 energy intake,142 carbohydrate intake,128,133,143 total fat intake,144 meat intake (red but not white meat),145 intake of fried foods,138 skipping breakfast,146 heavy alcohol consumption,147 abstention from alcohol use,128 parental history of DM,144 longterm stress at work,148 pediatric metabolic syndrome,144 obesity or BMI,55,62 childhood obesity,149 intra-abdominal fat,150 gain in weight or BMI,142 weight fluctuation,151 heart rate,152 homeostasis model assessment,153 fasting insulin,153 2-hour insulin,153 proinsulin,153 oxidized LDL-C,154,155 HDL particle concentration,156 LDL particle concentration,156,157 lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2,158 uric acid,159,160 γ-glutamyltransferase,161,162 alanine transaminase,161 plasminogen activator inhibitor-1,163 fibroblast growth factor 21,164 aldosterone,163 leptin,165 ferritin,166 CRP,167,168 adipocyte– fatty acid binding protein,169 testosterone and sex hormone–binding globulin,170,171 matrix metalloproteinase 9,172 active periodontitis,173 and urinary bisphenol A levels.174 In cross-sectional studies, a high-salt diet,175 stress,176 low cardiorespiratory fitness,177 cancer antigen 19-9,177,178 erythrocyte parameters179 such as hemoglobin level and red blood cell distribution width, excessive dietary calcium (>1200 mg/d) in males,180 and OSA181 were significant predictors of metabolic syndrome. e164 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 10 • The following factors have been reported as being inversely associated with incident metabolic syndrome, defined by 1 of the major definitions, in prospective or retrospective cohort studies: muscular strength,182 increased PA or physical fitness,133,183 aerobic training,184 moderate alcohol intake,185 fiber intake,186,187 fruits and vegetables,188 white fish intake,189 Mediterranean diet,190 dairy consumption138 (particularly yogurt and low-fat dairy products),191 consumption of fermented milk with Lactobacillus plantarum,192 animal or fat protein,193 hot tea consumption (but not sugar-sweetened iced tea),194 coffee consumption,195 vitamin D intake,196 intake of tree nuts,197 walnut intake,198 avocado intake,199 intake of long-chain omega-3 PUFA,200 potassium intake,201 ability to interpret nutrition labels,130 living at geographically higher elevation,202 insulin sensitivity,153 ratio of aspartate aminotransferase to alanine transaminase,203 total testosterone,150,153,204 serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D,205 sex hormone–binding globulin,150,153,204 and Δ5-desaturase activity.206 In cross-sectional studies, increased standing,207 a vegetarian diet,208 subclinical hypothyroidism in males,209 marijuana use,210 total antioxidant capacity from diet and dietary supplements,211 and organic food consumption212 were inversely associated with metabolic syndrome. • In a pooled population of 117  020 patients (from 20 studies) with NAFLD diagnosed by serum liver enzymes (aminotransferases or γ-glutamyltransferase) or ultrasonography who were followed up for a median of 5 years (range, 3–14.7  years), NAFLD was associated with an increased risk of incident metabolic syndrome with a pooled RR of 1.80 (95% CI, 1.72–1.89) for alanine aminotransferase (last versus first quartile or quintile), 1.98 (95% CI, 1.89–2.07) for γ-glutamyltransferase, and 3.22 (95% CI, 3.05– 3.41) for ultrasonography, respectively.161 • During >6 years of follow-up in the ARIC study, 1970 individuals (25%) developed metabolic syndrome, and compared with the normal-weight group (BMI <25 kg/m2), the ORs of developing metabolic syndrome were 2.81 (95% CI, 2.50– 3.17) and 5.24 (95% CI, 4.50–6.12) for the overweight (BMI 25–30 kg/m2) and obese (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) groups, respectively.213 • In a meta-analysis that included 76  699 participants and 13 871 incident cases of metabolic syndrome, there was a negative linear relationship between leisure-time PA and development of metabolic syndrome.214 For every increase in 10 MET-hours per week (approximately equal to 150 minutes of moderate PA per week), risk of Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 10 Global Burden of Metabolic Syndrome (See Chart 10-10) • Metabolic syndrome is becoming hyperendemic around the world. Recent evidence has described the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Canada,215 Latin America,216 India,217–219 Bangladesh,220 Iran,221 Nigeria,222 South Africa,223 Ecuador,224 Nigeria,225 and Vietnam,226 as well as many other countries. • On the basis of data from NIPPON DATA (1990– 2005), the age-adjusted prevalence of metabolic syndrome in a Japanese population was 19.3%.70 In a partially representative Chinese population, the 2009 age-adjusted prevalence of metabolic syndrome in China was 21.3%,132 whereas in northwest China, the prevalence for 2010 was 15.1%.227 • In a report from BioSHaRE, which harmonizes modern data from 10 different population-based cohorts in 7 European countries, the age-adjusted prevalence of metabolic syndrome in obese subjects ranged from 24% to 65% in females and from ≈43% to ≈78% in males. In the obese • • • • population, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome far exceeded the prevalence of MHO, which had a prevalence of 7% to 28% in females and 2% to 19% in males. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome varied considerably by European country in the BioSHaRE consortium (Chart 10-10).228 The prevalence of metabolic syndrome has been reported to be low (14.6%) in a population-representative study in France (the French Nutrition and Health Survey, 2006–2007) compared with other industrialized countries.229 In a recent systematic review of 10 Brazilian studies, the weighted mean prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Brazil was 29.6%.230 In a report from a representative survey of the northern state of Nuevo León, Mexico, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in adults (≥16 years old) for 2011 to 2012 was 54.8%. In obese adults, the prevalence reached 73.8%. The prevalence in adult North Mexican females (60.4%) was higher than in adult North Mexican males (48.9%).231 Metabolic syndrome is highly prevalent in modern indigenous populations, notably in Brazil and Australia. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was estimated to be 41.5% in indigenous groups in Brazil,230,231 33.0% in Australian Aborigines, and 50.3% in Torres Strait Islanders.232 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 10-1. Age-standardized prevalence of metabolic syndrome by sex and Hispanic/Latino background, 2008 to 2011. Values were weighted for survey design and nonresponse and were age standardized to the population described by the 2010 US census. Source: Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos.16 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e165 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES metabolic syndrome was reduced by 10% (RR, 0.90 [95% CI, 0.86–0.94]). Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 10 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 10-2. Age-standardized prevalence of metabolic syndrome by age and sex in Hispanics/Latinos, 2008 to 2011. Values were weighted for survey design and nonresponse and were age standardized to the population described by the 2010 US census. Source: Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos.16 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 e166 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 10 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 10-3. Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in youth. ATP III indicates Adult Treatment Panel III; BMI, body mass index; Carbs, carbohydrates; HDL, high-density lipoprotein; and MetS, metabolic syndrome. Reproduced with permission from Lee et al.43 Copyright © 2016, by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Chart 10-4. Age-adjusted prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the United States, NHANES, 1999 to 2010. NHANES indicates National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Data derived from Beltrán-Sánchez et al.45 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e167 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 10 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 10-5. Sex-stratified trends in the age-adjusted weighted prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components among US adults in 2007 to 2014, NHANES. HDL indicates high-density lipoprotein; and NHANES, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Data derived from Shin et al.14 Chart 10-6. Age-adjusted prevalence of metabolic syndrome among males by race, NHANES, 1999 to 2010. NHANES indicates National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Data derived from Beltrán-Sánchez et al.45 e168 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 10 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 10-7. Age-adjusted prevalence of metabolic syndrome among females by race, NHANES, 1999 to 2010. NHANES indicates National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Data derived from Beltrán-Sánchez et al.45 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 10-8. Prevalence and trends of the 5 components of metabolic syndrome in the adult US population (≥20 years old), 1999 to 2010, by sex (first column), race/ethnicity (second column), and race/ethnicity and sex (third and fourth columns). Shaded areas represent 95% CIs. HDL-C indicates high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; Mex-Am, Mexican American; and Waist circumf, waist circumference. Reprinted from Beltrán-Sánchez et al45 with permission from Elsevier. Copyright © 2013. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e169 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 10 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 10-9. Ten-year progression of metabolic syndrome in the ARIC study, stratified by age, sex, and race/ethnicity. ARIC indicates Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study. Adapted from Vishnu et al46 with permission from Elsevier. Copyright © 2015, Elsevier Ireland Ltd. Chart 10-10. Age-standardized prevalence of MetS and MHO among obese (body mass index ≥30 kg/m2) males (A) and females (B) in different cohorts. CHRIS indicates Collaborative Health Research in South Tyrol Study; DILGOM, Dietary, Lifestyle, and Genetics Determinants of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome; EGCUT, Estonian Genome Center of the University of Tartu; HUNT2, Nord-Trøndelag Health Study; KORA, Cooperative Health Research in the Region of Augsburg; MetS, metabolic syndrome; MHO, metabolically healthy obesity; MICROS, Microisolates in South Tyrol Study; NCDS, National Child Development Study; NL, the Netherlands; and PREVEND, Prevention of Renal and Vascular End-Stage Disease. Reprinted from van Vliet-Ostaptchouk et al.228 Copyright © 2014, van Vliet-Ostaptchouk et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited.46 e170 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. 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KIDNEY DISEASE Abbreviations Used in Chapter 11 Continued ICD-10 N18.0. See Charts 11-1 through 11-15 Click here to return to the Table of Contents Definition CKD, defined as reduced GFR (<60 mL·min−1·1.73 m−2), excess urinary albumin excretion (≥30 mg/d or mg/gCr), or both, is a serious health condition and a worldwide public health problem that is associated with poor outcomes and a high cost to the US healthcare system.1 Abbreviations Used in Chapter 11 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 ACC ACR AF AHA AI AMI AN ARIC ASCVD ASHD BMI BP CABG CAD CARDIA CHD CHF CHS CI CKD CKD-EPI CVA CVD DBP DM eGFR ESRD GBD GFR GWAS HANDLS HBP HF HR HTN ICD-10 IHD JHS KDIGO MACE MDRD MESA MR NH NHANES American College of Cardiology albumin-to-creatinine ratio atrial fibrillation American Heart Association American Indian acute myocardial infarction Alaska Native Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease atherosclerotic heart disease body mass index blood pressure coronary artery bypass graft surgery coronary artery disease Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults coronary heart disease congestive heart failure Cardiovascular Health Study confidence interval chronic kidney disease Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration cerebrovascular accident cardiovascular disease diastolic blood pressure diabetes mellitus estimated glomerular filtration rate end-stage renal disease Global Burden of Disease glomerular filtration rate Genome-Wide Association Study Health Aging in Neighborhoods of Diversity Across the Life Span high blood pressure heart failure hazard ratio hypertension International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision ischemic heart disease Jackson Heart Study Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes major adverse cardiovascular events Modification of Diet in Renal Disease Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis mitral regurgitation non-Hispanic National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (Continued ) e178 March 5, 2019 NIS OR OSA PAD PCI PE PI RR SBP SCA SCD SES SHARP SNP SPRINT SR STS TAVR TIA TVT USRDS VA VHD VTE National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample odds ratio obstructive sleep apnea peripheral artery disease percutaneous coronary intervention pulmonary embolism Pacific Islander relative risk systolic blood pressure sudden cardiac arrest sudden cardiac death socioeconomic status Study of Heart and Renal Protection single-nucleotide polymorphism Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial self-report Society of Thoracic Surgeons transcatheter aortic valve replacement transient ischemic attack Transcatheter Valve Therapy United States Renal Data System ventricular arrhythmia valvular heart disease venous thromboembolism • GFR is usually estimated from the serum creatinine level using equations that account for age, sex, and race. The CKD-EPI equation more accurately estimates GFR from serum creatinine than the previously established MDRD Study equation.2 • The spot urine ACR ratio is recommended as a measure of urine albumin excretion. The KDIGO CKD 2012 guideline recommends characterizing CKD according to eGFR category (G1–G5) and albuminuria category (A1–A3), as well as cause of CKD (Chart 11-1).3 ESRD is defined as severe CKD requiring chronic renal replacement treatment such as hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or kidney transplantation.1 ESRD is an extremely high-risk population for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Prevalence (See Charts 11-1 through 11-4) • According to the United States Renal Data System, the overall prevalence of CKD in the United States among NHANES participants aged ≥20 years was 14.8% (95% CI, 13.6%–16.0%) in 2011 to 2014.1 The prevalence of CKD by eGFR and albuminuria categories is shown in Chart 11-1. • The prevalence of CKD increases substantially with age, as follows1: — 6.6% for those 20 to 39 years of age — 10.6% for those 40 to 59 years of age — 32.6% for those ≥60 years of age Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  Benjamin et al Incidence (See Chart 11-5) Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • For US adults aged 30 to 49, 50 to 64, and ≥65 years without CKD, the residual lifetime incidences of CKD are projected to be 54%, 52%, and 42%, respectively, in the CKD Health Policy Model simulation based on 1999 to 2010 NHANES data.4 • The incidence of ESRD is higher among blacks than whites, a disparity that persists even after controlling for major ESRD risk factors and that might be explained in part by the higher prevalence of albuminuria and APOL1 in this population.5–7 Secular Trends (See Charts 11-2 and 11-5) • According to NHANES data, the prevalence of CKD (eGFR 15–59 mL·min−1·1.73 m−2) in the United States increased slowly over time until 2003 to 2004 because of an aging population and higher prevalence of risk factors, but the prevalence plateaued from 2004 to 2012.8 • The prevalence of ESRD is now increasing more rapidly primarily because of improved survival, because the incidence rate appears to be stabilizing or decreasing slightly (Chart 11-2).1 • The prevalence of CKD in adults ≥30 years of age is projected to increase to 14.4% in 2020 and 16.7% in 2030.4 • The incidence of ESRD adjusted for age, sex, race, and ethnicity has been stable for >15 years (Chart Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 11-2). Despite improvements in incidence rate among blacks and Native Americans, substantial disparities persist (Chart 11-5). • Among the very old (>80 years), the prevalence of an eGFR <60 mL·min−1·1.73 m−2 increased from 40.5% in 1988 to 1994 to 49.9% and 51.2% in 1999 to 2004 and 2005 to 2010, respectively. The prevalence of albuminuria (ACR ≥30 mg/g) was 30.9%, 33.0%, and 30.6% in 1988 to 1994, 1999 to 2004, and 2005 to 2010, respectively.1 Costs • In 2015, Medicare spent over $64 billion caring for people with CKD. More than 70% of CKD spending was attributable to patients who had comorbid DM or CHF.1 • The total annual cost of treating ESRD in the United States was $33.9 billion in 2015, which represents >7% of total Medicare claims paid.1 In 2015, total spending per patient was $88 750 for patients on hemodialysis, $75 140 for those receiving peritoneal dialysis, and $34 084 for transplant patients.1 Risk Factors (See Charts 11-6 and 11-7) • Many traditional CVD risk factors are also risk factors for CKD, including older age, male sex, hypertension, DM, smoking, and family history of CVD (Chart 11-6). In NHANES 2011 to 2014, the prevalence of CKD was 32% in adults aged ≥20 years with HBP and 39% in adults with DM. Among adults with obesity (BMI >30 kg/m2), nearly 18% had CKD.1 • Among those aged ≥60 years with CKD in NHANES 2013 to 2014, 59% had HBP and 35% had DM.9 • Even early stages of elevated BP and stage 1 hypertension as defined by the 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines (SBP of 120–139 mm Hg or DBP of 80–89 mm Hg) were associated with incident decreased eGFR (<60 mL·min−1·1.73 m−2) in a meta-analysis of observational cohorts (RR, 1.19 [95% CI, 1.07–1.33] over a mean follow-up of 6.5 years).10 • OSA is associated with CKD and CKD progression independent of BMI and other traditional risk factors.11 • Zip code–level poverty is associated with ≈25% higher ESRD incidence after accounting for age, sex, and race/ethnicity, and this association appears to be getting stronger over time (2005– 2010 versus 1995–2004).12 March 5, 2019 e179 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES • From 1999 to 2014, the prevalence of ACR ≥30 mg/g was higher but prevalence of eGFR <60 mL·min−1·1.73 m−2 was lower among NH blacks than NH whites.1 • At the end of 2015, the unadjusted prevalence of ESRD estimated from cases reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in the United States was 2128 per million (0.21%; Chart 11-2). Of the 703 243 total patients receiving treatment for ESRD in the United States, 63% were on hemodialysis, 7% were on peritoneal dialysis, and 30% had received a kidney transplant.1 • The prevalence of ESRD varies regionally across the United States (Chart 11-3), mirroring the prevalence of traditional risk factors such as DM or hypertension.1 • ESRD prevalence is highest in Native Hawaiians/ Pacific Islanders than in other races, and prevalence is higher among Hispanics than NH individuals (Chart 11-4).1 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 11 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al • Importantly, cardiovascular fitness and healthy lifestyles are associated with decreased risk of CKD.13–16 For example, having more of the AHA’s Life’s Simple 7 ideal health factors was associated with progressively lower risk of incident CKD in the ARIC study (Chart 11-7).15 Awareness • Awareness of CKD status in NHANES was particularly low, ranging from 3% to 5% for early-stage CKD to 53% for more advanced CKD (eGFR 15– 29 mL·min−1·1.73 m−2).17 • The prevalence of recognized CKD, meaning that a provider or billing coder recognized the prevalence of CKD, was also low in the Medicare 5% sample, but it has increased over time, from 5.9% in 2006 to 11.7% in 2015.1 Global Burden of Kidney Disease (See Charts 11-8 through 11-11) • The GBD 2016 Study used statistical models and data on incidence, prevalence, case fatality, excess mortality, and cause-specific mortality to estimate disease burden for 315 diseases and injuries in 195 countries and territories.17 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 — According to the GBD Study, the prevalence of CKD is rising in almost every country of the world, primarily because of aging populations (Chart 11-8).17 • In 2016, the total estimated prevalence is 276 million people (95% CI, 252–300 million), a 31% increase since 2006.17 Notably, there have been downward revisions of estimated CKD prevalence in recent years compared with prior GBD estimates because of a refinement of modeling methods. The age-standardized prevalence of CKD is highest in the Middle East/North Africa region, sub-Saharan Africa, and central Latin America (Chart 11-9).17 • Globally, the burden of years lived with disability attributable to CKD is generally heaviest in highincome countries (Chart 11-10). Total years lived with disability attributable to CKD were 8.8 million (95% CI, 6.6–11.1 million) in 2016.17 • The Pacific Island countries had the highest mortality rates attributable to CKD in 2016 (Chart 11-11).17 • GBD 2015 has also estimated the global prevalence of CKD by cause and the percentage change from 2005 to 201518: — The prevalence of CKD attributable to DM rose 27% during this time period to 101 million (95% CI, 87–116 million), but e180 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 11 age-standardized prevalence only increased 2.1%. — CKD attributable to HBP rose 26% to 79 million (95% CI, 68–91 million), but age-standardized prevalence only increased 0.2%. — CKD attributable to glomerulonephritis rose 29% to 67 million (95% CI, 58–77 million), but age standardized prevalence only increased 1.1%. — CKD attributable to other causes rose 26% to 95 million (95% CI, 81–109 million), but age-standardized prevalence only increased by 0.1%. • CKD rose from the 25th leading cause of death in 1990 to the 17th leading cause of death in 2015.19 Family History and Genetics • There is evidence of moderate heritability for creatinine and GFR, which supports a genetic component of CKD.20 • GWASs have revealed several candidate loci for CKD phenotypes, including GFR, albuminuria, kidney injury, and diabetic kidney disease, although the clinical implications and utility of these genetic variants are not yet clear.20–28 • Race differences in CKD prevalence might be attributable to differences in genetic risk. The APOL1 gene has been well studied as a kidney disease locus in individuals of African ancestry.7 SNPs in APOL1 that are present in individuals of African ancestry but absent in other racial groups might have been subject to positive selection, conferring protection against trypanosome infection but leading to increased risk of renal disease, potentially through disruption of mitochondrial function.21 • Although certain variants of APOL1 increase risk, it only explains a portion of the disparity in ESRD risk between blacks and nonblacks.22,23 For example, eGFR decline was faster even for black subjects with low-risk APOL1 status (0–1 allele) than for whites in CARDIA; this difference was attenuated by adjustment for SES and traditional risk factors.24 • APOL1 does not appear to be associated with overall risk for CVD among blacks with hypertension-attributed CKD.25 Social Determinants of CKD • A recent meta-analysis of 43 studies examining associations between socioeconomic indicators (income, education and occupation) found that lower SES, particularly income, was associated with a higher prevalence of CKD and faster progression Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Kidney and CVD Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Impact of CKD on CVD Outcomes • CKD is a risk factor for incident and recurrent CHD events, stroke, HF, VTE, and AF and is considered to be a CHD risk equivalent for the purposes of recommending primary prevention therapies such as statins or aggressive BP control.29–35 • The association of reduced eGFR with cardiovascular risk is generally similar across age, race, and sex subgroups,36 although, albuminuria tends to be a stronger risk factor for females than for males and for older (>65 years) versus younger people.34 • The addition of eGFR or albuminuria improves CVD prediction beyond traditional risk factors used in risk equations.34 Prevalence of CVD Among People With CKD (See Charts 11-12 and 11-13) • People with CKD, as well as those with ESRD, have an extremely high prevalence of comorbid CVDs ranging from IHD and HF to arrhythmias and VTE (Charts 11-12 and 11-13).1 • Nearly two-thirds (65.8%) of CKD patients aged 66 years or older have CVD, compared with approximately one-third (31.9%) of patients without CKD in this age group.1 • The prevalence of CVD in ESRD patients differs by treatment modality. Approximately 70% of ESRD patients on hemodialysis have any CVD, whereas Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 57% of peritoneal dialysis patients and 42% of transplant patients have any CVD (Chart 11-13). Incidence of CVD Events Among People With CKD • In 3 community-based cohort studies (JHS, CHS, and MESA), absolute incidence rates for HF, CHD, and stroke for participants with versus without CKD were 22 versus 6.2 (per 1000 person-years) for HF, 24.5 versus 8.4 for CHD, and 13.4 versus 4.8 for stroke.37 • Both eGFR and albuminuria appear to more strongly predict HF events than CHD or stroke events.34 • GFR predicts stroke risk but is not as strongly associated as albuminuria. In 4 community-based cohorts, lower eGFR (45 versus 95 mL·min−1·1.73 m−2) was associated with an increased risk for ischemic stroke (HR, 1.30 [95% CI, 1.01–1.68]) but not hemorrhagic stroke (HR, 0.92 [95% CI, 0.47–1.81]). Albuminuria (ACR of 300 versus 5 mg/g) was associated with both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke (HR, 1.62 [95% CI, 1.27–2.07] and 2.57 [95% CI, 1.37–4.83], respectively).38 In a meta-analysis of 83 studies of >30 000 strokes, there were linear relationships of both eGFR and albuminuria with stroke regardless of stroke subtype.33 Among people with CKD, proteinuria but not eGFR independently predicted stroke risk.39 • In one study of people with CKD aged 50 to 79 years, the ACC/AHA pooled cohort risk equations appeared to be well calibrated (HosmerLemeshow χ2=2.7, P=0.45), with moderately good discrimination (C index, 0.71 [95% CI, 0.65–0.77]) for ASCVD events.40 • Females with CKD appear to have higher risk of incident PAD than males, particularly at younger ages.41 • A patient-level pooled analysis of randomized trials explored the effect of CKD on prognosis for females who undergo PCI.42 Creatinine clearance <45 mL/min was an independent risk factor for 3-year MACE (adjusted HR, 1.56) and all-cause mortality (adjusted HR, 2.67). • Despite higher overall event rates than NH whites, NH blacks with CKD have similar (or possibly lower) rates of ASCVD events, HF events, and death after adjustment for demographic factors, baseline kidney function, and cardiovascular risk factors.43 However, the risk of HF associated with CKD might be greater for blacks and Hispanics than for whites.37 • Clinically significant bradyarrhythmias appear to be more common than ventricular arrhythmias among hemodialysis patients and are highest in the immediate hours before dialysis sessions.44 March 5, 2019 e181 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES to ESRD.26 This association was observed in higherversus lower- or middle-income countries and was more pronounced in the United States relative to Europe. • In a cross-sectional analysis of 9126 lower-income participants from NHANES 2003 to 2008, food insecurity (ie, the inability to acquire nutritional foods) was associated with a 67% higher odds of age-adjusted prevalent CKD in those with DM and a 37% higher odds of age-adjusted prevalent CKD in those with hypertension. A similar analysis in 1239 participants in the HANDLS study revealed a marginally significant higher odds of CKD in the full cohort, with no evidence of stronger associations in individuals with DM or hypertension.27 • In a study of 1620 participants from HANDLS with preserved baseline kidney function, self-reported experiences of discrimination were associated with lower kidney function assessed via GFR, and associations were particularly pronounced for African-American females relative to white females, African-American males, and NH white males.28 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 11 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Mortality Attributable to CVD Among People With CKD (See Charts 11-14 and 11-15) • CVD is the leading cause of death among those with kidney disease. For those with ESRD, CVD accounts for more than half of deaths with known causes, with arrhythmias and SCD accounting for nearly 40% (Chart 11-14).1 • For people with CKD, death attributable to CVD is more common than progression to ESRD.1 • Mortality risk depends not only on eGFR but also on category of albuminuria (Chart 11-15). The adjusted RR of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality is highest in those with eGFR 15 to 30 mL·min−1·1.73 m−2 and those with ACR >300 mg/g. • For patients with severe valvular heart disease, CKD is a particularly strong risk factor for mortality. In the Duke University Echocardiography Database (1999–2013), 5-year survival was substantially lower for CKD than for non-CKD patients (42% versus 67% for severe aortic stenosis and 37% versus 65% for severe MR, CKD versus non-CKD, respectively).45 • Elevated levels of the alternative glomerular filtration marker cystatin C have been associated with increased risk for CVD and all-cause mortality in studies from a broad range of cohorts. — The addition of cystatin C to the combination of creatinine and ACR significantly improves the prediction of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular death, and development of ESRD.46 — Cystatin C–based eGFR was a stronger predictor of HF than creatinine-based eGFR among patients with CKD in the Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort.47 — These strengthened associations with outcomes might be explained in part by nonGFR determinants of cystatin C such as chronic inflammation.48 Costs of CVD in People With CKD • In 2015, admissions for CVD accounted for 26% of all inpatient spending for ESRD patients.1 • In the SHARP study of patients in Europe, North America, and Australasia, nonfatal major cardiovascular events were associated with £6133 (95% CI, £5608–£6658) higher costs for ESRD patients on dialysis and £4350 (95% CI, £3819–£4880) for other CKD patients in the year of the event (compared with years before the event).49 • Worse preoperative creatinine clearance was associated with higher total costs of CABG from 2000 to 2012 in the STS database ($1250 per 10 mL/min lower clearance).50 e182 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 11 Prevention and Treatment of CVD in People With CKD • One potential explanation for the higher CVD event rate in people with CKD is the low uptake of standard therapies. Furthermore, people with advanced CKD and ESRD are often excluded from clinical trials of cardiovascular drugs and devices,51,52 although recent observational data from large registries can provide insight into the risks and benefits in this population. • In a nationwide US cohort that included 4726 participants with CKD, only 2366 (50%) were taking statins, whereas an additional 1984 participants (42%) met recommendations for statin treatment according to the ACC/AHA guidelines but were not using statins.40 • As shown in SPRINT in patients with hypertension but without DM, intensive SBP lowering (target <120 mm Hg versus <140 mm Hg) reduced rates of major cardiovascular events and all-cause death to a similar extent among participants with and without CKD and had no effect on the primary kidney end point of >50% decrease in eGFR or ESRD (HR, 0.90 [95% CI, 0.44–1.83]).53 • For CKD and ESRD patients with multivessel CAD, CABG may be associated with improved outcomes compared with PCI.54 Similar findings were seen in a Northern California Kaiser Permanente cohort.55 • People with CKD are at higher risk of complications after PCI, and accurate estimation of kidney function is required to dose antiplatelet and antithrombotic medications. Compared with older equations (Cockcroft-Gault), the CKD-EPI eGFR equation more accurately predicted kidney outcomes and appropriate drug dosing in a large sample of nearly 130 000 patients undergoing PCI in Michigan.56 • In a study of >12 000 people undergoing hemodialysis in the United States Renal Data System who had AF, only 15% initiated warfarin therapy within 30 days, and 70% discontinued use within 1 year.57 Warfarin was marginally associated with reductions in ischemic stroke and mortality. In a large meta-analysis of observational studies of people with AF, warfarin use was associated with reductions in thromboembolic events (HR, 0.70) and mortality (HR, 0.65) among those with less severe CKD but was not associated with benefit (HR, 0.96 for mortality) in ESRD.58 • Low eGFR is an indication for reduced dosing of non–vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant drugs. Among nearly 15 000 US Air Force patients prescribed non–vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant drugs in an administrative database, 1473 had a renal indication for Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al approximately one-third will die and 1 in 6 will require dialysis within a year.63 • In a large, nationally representative sample of hemodialysis patients hospitalized for PAD, the number of endovascular procedures increased nearly 3-fold and the number of surgical procedures dropped by more than two-thirds from 2000 to 2012.64 Global Burden of CVD Among People With CKD • In low- and middle-income countries, the burden of CKD is high (see Global Burden of Kidney Disease), but data on the magnitude of the association between CKD and various cardiovascular outcomes are lacking. These data are necessary to properly model the public health and economic burden of CKD in these countries. FOOTNOTE Disclosure: A portion of the data reported has been supplied by the United States Renal Data System.1 The interpretation and reporting of these data are the responsibility of the authors and in no way should be seen as an official policy or interpretation of the US government. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 11-1. Percentage of NHANES participants within the KDIGO 2012 prognosis of chronic kidney disease by GFR and albuminuria categories, 2011 to 2014 (2017 USRDS Annual Report, volume 1, Table 1.1).1 GFR indicates glomerular filtration rate; KDIGO, Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes; NHANES, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey; and USRDS, United States Renal Data System. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e183 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES reduced dosing, and 43% of these were potentially overdosed. Potential overdosing was associated with increased risk of major bleeding (HR, 2.9 [95% CI, 1.07–4.46]).59 • Patients with eGFR <60 mL·min−1·1.73 m−2 and left bundle-branch block (but not other morphologies) appear to derive greater absolute reductions in death and HF from cardiac resynchronization with a defibrillator than patients with higher eGFR.60 • For patients undergoing TAVR in the United Kingdom, eGFR <45 mL·min−1·1.73 m−2 was associated with higher odds of in-hospital (adjusted OR, 1.45 [95% CI, 1.03–2.05]) and longer-term (median, 543 days; adjusted OR, 1.36 [95% CI, 1.17–1.58]) mortality compared with higher eGFR.61 Somewhat higher odds of in-hospital mortality after TAVR were seen for those with ESRD compared with all others in the NIS 2011 to 2014 (adjusted OR, 2.21 [95% CI, 1.81–2.69]).62 • For patients with eGFR <60 but >15 mL·min−1· 1.73 m−2 undergoing TAVR in the TVT registry, Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 11 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 11 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 11-2. Trends in unadjusted and standardized* end-stage renal disease (ESRD) prevalence (A) and incidence rates (B) from 1980 to 2015 in the United States (2017 USRDS Annual Data Report, volume 2, Figures 1.7a and 1.1).1 USRDS indicates United States Renal Data System. *Standardized for age, sex, and race. The standard population was the US population in 2011. Source: Reference Tables A.2(2), B.2(2), and special analyses, USRDS ESRD database. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 11-3. Map of the standardized prevalence (per million/year) of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) by health service area in the US population, 2011 to 2015* (2017 USRDS Annual Data Report, volume 2, Figure 1.9).1 USRDS indicates United States Renal Data System. *Standardized for age, sex, and race. The standard population was the US population in 2011. Three health service areas were suppressed because the ratio of unadjusted rate to adjusted rate or adjusted rate to unadjusted rate was >3. Values for cells with ≤10 patients are suppressed. Source: Special analyses, USRDS ESRD database. e184 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 11 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 11-4. Trends in adjusted* prevalence (per million) of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), by race (A) and Hispanic ethnicity (B) in the US population, 2000 to 2015 (2017 USRDS Annual Data Report, volume 2, Figure 1.11 and 1.12).1 AI indicates American Indian; AN, Alaska Native; NH, non-Hispanic; PI, Pacific Islander; and USRDS, United States Renal Data System. *Year-end point prevalence standardized for age and sex; the ethnicity analysis (B) is further adjusted for race. The standard population was the US population in 2011. Source: Tables B.1, B.2(2), and special analyses, USRDS ESRD database. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 11-5. Trends in standardized* end-stage renal disease (ESRD) incidence rate (per million/year), by race, in the US population, 2000 to 2015 (2017 USRDS Annual Data Report, volume 2, Figure 1.5).1 AI indicates American Indian; AN, Alaska Native; NH, non-Hispanic; PI, Pacific Islander; and USRDS, United States Renal Data System. *Standardized for age and sex. The standard population was the US population in 2011. Source: Tables A.2(2) and special analyses, USRDS ESRD database. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e185 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 11 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 11-6. Adjusted odds ratios of chronic kidney disease in NHANES participants by risk factor, 1999 to 2014 (2017 USRDS Annual Data Report, volume 1, Figure 1.7b).1 Chronic kidney disease was defined as presence of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <60 mL·min−1·1.73 m−2, urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) ≥30 mg/g, and either eGFR <60 mL·min−1·1.73 m−2 or ACR ≥30 mg/g for each of the comorbid conditions. Adjusted for age, sex, and race; single-sample estimates of eGFR and ACR; eGFR calculated with the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration equation. Whisker lines indicate 95% CIs. BMI indicates body mass index; CVD, cardiovascular disease; DM, diabetes mellitus; HTN, hypertension; NHANES, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey; SR, self-report; and USRDS, US Renal Data System. Source: NHANES, 1999 to 2002, 2003 to 2006, 2007 to 2010, and 2011 to 2014 participants aged ≥20 years. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 11-7. Relationship of the AHA’s Life’s Simple 7 health factors and risk of incident CKD. Hazard ratio adjusted for age, sex, race, and baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate. Error bars represent the 95% CI.15 AHA indicates American Heart Association, and CKD, chronic kidney disease. Reprinted from Rebholz et al.14 Copyright 2016 The Authors. Published on behalf of the American Heart Association, Inc., by Wiley Blackwell. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited and is not used for commercial purposes. e186 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 11 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 11-8. Annual percentage change in the prevalence of chronic kidney disease per 100 000 population, all ages, both sexes, 1990 to 2016. Data derived from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.17 Printed with permission. Copyright © 2017, University of Washington. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 11-9. Age-standardized global prevalence rates for chronic kidney disease per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. Data derived from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.17 Printed with permission. Copyright © 2017, University of Washington. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e187 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 11 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 11-10. Years of life lived with disability attributable to chronic kidney disease, both sexes, all ages, 2016. Years of life lived with disability per 100 000. Data derived from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.17 Printed with permission. Copyright © 2017, University of Washington. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 11-11. Age-standardized global mortality rates for chronic kidney disease per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. Data derived from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.17 Printed with permission. Copyright © 2017, University of Washington. e188 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 11 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 11-12. Prevalence of CVD in patients with or without CKD, 2015 (2017 USRDS Annual Data Report, volume 1, Figure 4.1).1 AF indicates atrial fibrillation; AMI, acute myocardial infarction; CAD, coronary artery disease; CKD, chronic kidney disease; CVA, cerebrovascular accident; CVD, cardiovascular disease; HF, heart failure; PAD, peripheral arterial disease; PE, pulmonary embolism; SCA, sudden cardiac arrest; TIA, transient ischemic attack; USRDS, United States Renal Data System; VA, ventricular arrhythmia; VHD, valvular heart disease; and VTE, venous thromboembolism. Source: Special analyses, Medicare 5% sample. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 11-13. Prevalence of CVD in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) by treatment modality, 2015 (2017 USRDS Annual Data Report, volume 2, Figure 9.2).1 Point prevalent hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and transplant patients aged ≥22 years, who are continuously enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B, and with Medicare as primary payer from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2015, and ESRD service date is at least 90 days before January 1, 2015. AF indicates atrial fibrillation; AMI, acute myocardial infarction; CAD, coronary artery disease; CVA, cerebrovascular accident; CVD, cardiovascular disease; HF, heart failure; PAD, peripheral arterial disease; PE, pulmonary embolism; SCA, sudden cardiac arrest; TIA, transient ischemic attack; USRDS, United States Renal Data System; VA, ventricular arrhythmia; VHD, valvular heart disease; and VTE, venous thromboembolism. Source: Special analyses, USRDS ESRD database. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. 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Am J Cardiol. 2017;120:1355–1358. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2017.07.022 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 11 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 12 12. SLEEP See Charts 12-1 through 12-5 Click here to return to the Table of Contents Sleep can be characterized in many different ways, including quantity of sleep (sleep duration), quality of sleep, or the presence of a sleep disorder, such as insomnia or OSA. All of these characteristics of sleep have been associated with CVD and stroke. • Prevalence (See Charts 12-1 through 12-4) Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society published a consensus statement recommending that adults obtain ≥7 hours of sleep per night to promote optimal health.1 The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society also published guidelines for pediatric populations: infants 4 to 12 months old should sleep 12 to 16 hours per day; children 1 to 2 years old should sleep 11 to 14 hours per day; children 3 to 5 years old should sleep 10 to 13 hours per day; children 6 to 12 years old should sleep 9 to 12 hours per day; and adolescents 13 to 18 years old should sleep 8 to 10 hours per day.2 • The CDC analyzed data from the 2014 BRFSS to determine the age-adjusted prevalence • • • Abbreviations Used in Chapter 12 AF AHI AMI BMI BRFSS CARDIA CDC CHD CI CPAP CVD DM HF Hisp HR Mex Amer MI NH NHANES NSTEMI OR OSA PA RCT RR STEMI TIA UA e194 atrial fibrillation apnea-hypopnea index acute myocardial infarction body mass index Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults Centers for Disease Control and Prevention coronary heart disease confidence interval continuous positive airway pressure cardiovascular disease diabetes mellitus heart failure Hispanic hazard ratio Mexican American myocardial infarction non-Hispanic National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey non–ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction odds ratio obstructive sleep apnea physical activity randomized controlled trial relative risk ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction transient ischemic attack unstable angina March 5, 2019 • • • of a healthy sleep duration (≥7 hours) in the United States and found that 11.8% of people reported a sleep duration ≤5 hours, 23.0% reported 6 hours, 29.5% reported 7 hours, 27.7% reported 8 hours, 4.4% reported 9 hours, and 3.6% reported ≥10 hours. Overall, 65.2% met the recommended sleep duration of ≥7 hours.3 Analysis of NHANES data (2005–2008) indicated that the proportion of adults getting inadequate sleep (<7 hours) was 36.8%. Younger people were more likely to report sleeping <7 hours, and males were more likely to report sleeping <7 hours at younger ages (20–59 years) (Chart 12-1). The prevalence of inadequate sleep (<7 hours) varied by state or territory: in 2014, the lowest prevalence was seen in South Dakota (28.4%), Colorado (28.5%), and Minnesota (29.2%), and the highest was found in Guam (48.6%), Hawaii (43.6%), and Kentucky (39.4%).4 Analysis of time diaries indicated that the prevalence of short sleepers was 7.6% in 1975 and 9.3% in 2006 and that this increase in prevalence was observed predominantly in full-time workers.5 Prevalence of OSA varies by sex. On the basis of data from the Wisconsin Cohort Study, OSA prevalence estimates among 30- to 70-year-old subjects in the United States in 2007 to 2010 were 33.9% among males and 17.4% among females for AHI ≥5 (mild to severe OSA).6 Prevalence estimates of moderate to severe OSA (AHI ≥15) were 13.0% for males and 5.6% for females. These estimates are higher than estimates for 1988 to 1994 from the same study, which were 26.4% in males and 8.8% in females for mild to severe OSA.6 The prevalence of insomnia symptoms, that is, difficulty falling or staying asleep or nonrestorative sleep, has been estimated to be 30% to 48% in the general population, whereas the prevalence of a diagnosis of insomnia was 6%.7 The proportion of people who reported (a) trouble falling asleep often or almost always was 17.3%, (b) trouble staying asleep often or almost always was 20.4%, and (c) waking too early often or almost always was 16.8%. (unpublished NHANES 2005–2008). Females were more likely to report these sleep problems than males at all ages (Charts 12-2 to 12-4). Females have a greater risk of insomnia than males. For example, a meta-analysis of 31 studies reported an RR of 1.41 (95% CI, 1.28–1.55) comparing females to males.8 Furthermore, sex differences increased with age and were largest in those ≥65 years of age.8 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Adults: Young, Middle-Aged, and Old • Older adults are more likely to report adequate sleep. Age-specific and age-adjusted percentages of adults who reported adequate sleep (≥7 hours per 24-hour period) were as follows: 67.8% for 18- to 24-year-old adults, 62.1% for 25- to 34-year-old adults, 61.7% for 35- to 44-year-old adults, 62.7% for 45- to 64-yearold adults, and 73.7% for adults aged ≥65 years.3 • Prevalence of OSA is higher among older adults. The prevalence of mild to severe OSA (AHI ≥5) was 26.6% for 30- to 49-year-old males and 43.2% for 50- to 70-year-old males, whereas it was 8.7% for 30- to 49-year old females and 27.8% for 50 to 70-year-old females.6 Race/Ethnicity and Sleep (See Chart 12-5) • Data from the CDC indicated that the ageadjusted prevalence of healthy sleep duration was lower among Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders (53.7%), NH blacks (54.2%), multiracial NH people (53.6%), and American Indians/ Alaska Natives (59.6%) compared with NH whites (66.8%), Hispanics (65.5%), and Asians (62.5%).3 • The CARDIA study estimated sleep duration using wrist activity monitoring and found that the average sleep duration was 5.1 hours for black males, 5.9 hours for black females, 5.8 hours for white males, and 6.5 hours for white females, after adjustment for numerous confounders including socioeconomic indicators. This study also observed a similar race/sex pattern of sleep quality measures.11 • The Chicago Area Health Study also used wrist activity monitoring, and the adjusted mean sleep duration was 6.7 hours for blacks, 6.8 hours for Asians, 6.9 hours for Hispanic/Latinos, and 7.5 hours for whites.12 This study also observed lower Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 sleep quality in blacks and Hispanic/Latinos compared with whites. • In NHANES 2005 to 2008, blacks and individuals of other races were significantly more likely to report sleeping <7 hours than NH whites (unpublished NHANES data; Chart 12-5). • In NHANES 2005 to 2008, whites were more likely to report trouble falling asleep and trouble staying asleep (unpublished NHANES data; Chart 12-5). Mortality • A meta-analysis of 43 studies indicated that both short sleep (<7 hours per night; RR, 1.13 [95% CI, 1.10–1.17]) and long sleep (>8 hours per night; RR, 1.35 [95% CI, 1.29–1.41]) were associated with a greater risk of all-cause mortality.13 — A prospective cohort study found that the association between sleep duration and mortality varied with age.14 Among adults <65 years old, short sleep duration (≤5 hours per night) and long sleep duration (≥8 hours per night) were both associated with increased mortality risk (HR, 1.37 [95% CI, 1.09–1.71] and HR, 1.27 [95% CI, 1.08– 1.48], respectively). Sleep duration was not significantly associated with mortality in adults >65 years of age. • Data from NHANES indicated that long sleep duration (>8 hours per night) was associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality in the full sample (HR, 1.90 [95% CI, 1.38–2.60]), among males (HR, 1.48 [95% CI, 1.05–2.09]), among females (HR, 2.32 [95% CI, 1.48–3.61]), and among those >65 years of age (HR, 1.80 [95% CI, 1.30–2.50]) but not among those <65 years of age.15 No significant associations were observed between short sleep (<7 hours per night) and allcause mortality in this analysis. • A meta-analysis of 27 cohort studies found that mild OSA (HR, 1.19 [95% CI, 0.86–1.65]), moderate OSA (HR, 1.28 [95% CI, 0.96–1.69]), and severe OSA (HR, 2.13 [95% CI, 1.68–2.68]) were associated with all-cause mortality in a doseresponse fashion. Only severe OSA was associated with cardiovascular mortality (HR, 2.73 [95% CI, 1.94–3.85]).16 • A study of US males found that insomnia symptoms were associated with increased risk of allcause mortality. Specifically, mortality risk was higher for males who reported difficulty initiating sleep (HR, 1.25 [95% CI, 1.04–1.50]) and nonrestorative sleep (HR, 1.24 [95% CI, 1.05–1.46]).17 • A study among males and females aged 21 to 75 years found that compared with those who March 5, 2019 e195 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Children/Adolescents • National poll data indicated that 63.3% of children 6 to 11 years old and 56.7% of children 12 to 17 years old obtained sufficient sleep, whereas 47.2% of children 6 to 11 years old and 38.5% of children 12 to 17 years old had excellent sleep quality.9 • The estimated prevalence of snoring in pediatric populations (as reported by the parent) is 7.5%, whereas the prevalence of sleep-disordered breathing using diagnostic testing is likely between 1% and 4% (varies depending on definitions and methodologies used).10 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 12 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al never reported insomnia symptoms, those who reported persistent insomnia symptoms at 2 time points ≈5 years apart had an increased risk of allcause mortality (HR, 1.58 [95% CI, 1.02–2.45]), but those who reported insomnia at only 1 time point did not.18 Risk Factors Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • In addition to age, sex, and race/ethnicity, characteristics associated with short sleep duration include lower education (OR, 0.68 [95% CI, 0.56–0.84] for greater than high school versus less than high school), not being married (OR, 1.43 [95% CI, 1.25–1.67] for not married versus married), poverty (OR, 0.65 [95% CI, 0.54–0.79] for poverty/income ratio ≥2 versus <1), smoking (OR, 0.063 [95% CI, 0.51–0.79] for ex-smokers and OR, 0.68 [95% CI, 0.53– 0.85] for smokers versus never-smokers), physical inactivity (OR, 1.48 [95% CI, 1.15–1.86] for no PA versus PA), poor diet (OR, 0.93 [95% CI, 0.91–0.95] per point on nutrient adequacy scale), obesity (OR, 1.39 [95% CI, 1.17–1.65] for BMI ≥30 versus <25 kg/m2), fair/poor subjective health (OR, 1.93 [95% CI, 1.63–2.32] versus excellent, very good, and good combined), and depressive symptoms (OR, 2.80 [95% CI, 2.01–3.90] for ≥10 versus <10 on the Patient Health Questionnaire).15 • In addition to age, sex, and race/ethnicity, characteristics associated with trouble sleeping include not being married (OR, 1.16 [95% CI, 1.01–1.36], not married versus married), smoking (OR, 0.39 [95% CI, 0.36–0.43] for never-smoker versus current smoker), no alcohol consumption (OR, 0.39 [95% CI, 0.36–0.43] for alcohol consumption versus no consumption), obesity (OR, 1.25 [95% CI, 1.02–1.54] for BMI ≥30 versus <25 kg/m2), fair/poor subjective health (OR, 1.97 [95% CI, 1.60–2.41] versus excellent/very good/good), and depressive symptoms (OR, 4.71 [95% CI, 3.60– 6.17] for ≥10 versus <10 on the Patient Health Questionnaire).15 • Predictors of OSA (AHI ≥15) include male sex (OR, 1.51 [95% CI, 1.50–1.90]), larger BMI (OR, 1.55 [95% CI, 1.41–1.71] per 5.3 kg/m2), larger neck circumference (OR, 1.42 [95% CI, 1.25–1.61] per 1.7 inches), habitual snoring (OR, 1.75 [95% CI, 1.18–2.62]), and loud snoring (OR, 2.21 [95% CI, 1.56–3.14]).19 • National data indicate that the following characteristics are associated with increased risk of incident diagnosed insomnia: age >45 years (HR, 1.69 [95% CI, 1.40–2.03] for 45–64 years and HR, 2.11 [95% CI, 1.63–2.73] for ≥65 years) e196 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 12 versus 18 to 44 years, high school degree (HR, 1.44 [95% CI, 1.18–1.75]) versus college or more, underweight (HR, 1.37 [95% CI, 1.06–1.77]) versus normal weight, greater comorbidities based on Charlson comorbidity index (HR, 1.69 [95% CI, 1.45–1.98] for a score of 1 or 2 and HR, 1.76 [95% CI, 1.32–2.36] for a score ≥3), ever having smoked (HR, 1.45 [95% CI, 1.20–1.76]) versus never having smoked, and physical inactivity (HR, 1.22 [95% CI, 1.06–1.42]) versus PA.20 The following are associated with reduced risk of incident diagnosed insomnia: male sex (HR, 0.57 [95% CI, 0.48–0.69]) and having never been married (HR, 0.73 [95% CI, 0.59–0.90]) versus being married or cohabitating.20 Family History and Genetics • Genetic factors can influence sleep either directly by controlling sleep disorders or indirectly through modulation of risk factors such as obesity. • Heritability of sleep behaviors varies but is estimated to be ≈40%.21 Genetic studies have identified variants associated with OSA.22 Data suggest genetic control of interindividual variability in circadian rhythms, with variants in clock genes such as CRY1 and CRY2 being of particular interest.23–25 Aftermath • Short sleep duration has been associated with several cardiovascular and metabolic health outcomes, including prevalent obesity (OR, 1.55 [95% CI, 1.43–1.68])26, incident obesity (OR, 1.45 [95% CI, 1.25–1.67]),27 incident DM (OR, 1.28 [95% CI, 1.03–1.60]),28 CHD morbidity or mortality (RR, 1.48 [95% CI, 1.22–1.80]),29 and stroke (RR, 1.15 [95% CI, 1.00–1.31]).29 • Long duration of sleep was also associated with a greater risk of CHD morbidity or mortality (RR 1.38 [95% CI, 1.15–1.66]), stroke (RR, 1.65 [95% CI, 1.45–1.87]), and total CVD (RR, 1.41 [95% CI, 1.19–1.68]).29 • A meta-analysis examined sleep duration and total CVD (26 articles), CHD (22 articles), and stroke (16 articles).13 Short sleep (<7 hours per night) was associated with total CVD (RR, 1.14 [95% CI, 1.09–1.20]) and CHD (RR, 1.22 [95% CI, 1.13–1.31]) but not stroke (RR, 1.09 [95% CI, 0.99–1.19]). Long sleep duration was associated with total CVD (RR, 1.36 [95% CI, 1.26–1.48]), CHD (RR, 1.21 [95% CI, 1.12–1.30]), and stroke (RR, 1.45 [95% CI, 1.30–1.62]). • Insomnia symptoms have also been associated with incident DM, including difficulty falling Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Awareness, Treatment, and Control • OSA is often undiagnosed. One study reported that 93% of females and 82% of males with moderate to severe OSA have not been clinically diagnosed.35 • A meta-analysis of 8 studies found that all-cause mortality (HR, 0.66 [95% CI, 0.59–0.73]) and Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 cardiovascular mortality (HR, 0.37 [95% CI, 0.16– 0.54]) were significantly lower in CPAP-treated than in untreated patients.16 • An RCT tested the effect of early nasal CPAP treatment in patients with first-ever ischemic stroke and moderate to severe OSA over a 24-month period.36 Patients assigned to nasal CPAP but who refused the treatment were excluded. The cardiovascular mortality rate was 0% in the nasal CPAP group (0 of 57 patients) compared with 4.3% in the control group (3 of 69 patients; P=0.16). The average time from stroke onset until the appearance of the first cardiovascular event was significantly longer in the nasal CPAP group than in the control group (14.9 versus 7.9 months; P=0.044). No differences were observed in CVD events or all-cause mortality. • Another RCT enrolled people aged 45 to 75 years with moderate-to-severe OSA without excessive daytime sleepiness and who also had coronary or cerebrovascular disease, to compare CPAP plus usual care to usual care alone.37 A total of 2687 patients were included in this secondary prevention trial and followed up for an average of 3.7 years. No statistically significant difference was observed for a composite of primary end points (HR, 1.10 [95% CI 0.91–1.32]), including death attributable to cardiovascular causes, MI, stroke, or hospitalization for HF, UA, and TIA. Costs • Analysis of direct and indirect costs related to sleep disorders and other health consequences of sleep disorders suggested that the approximate cost for a population the size of the United States would have been approximately $109 billion in 2004.38 March 5, 2019 e197 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 asleep (OR, 1.57 [95% CI, 1.25–1.97]) and difficulty staying asleep (OR, 1.84 [95% CI, 1.39–2.43]).28 • The deepest stage of non–rapid-eye movement sleep, also called slow-wave sleep, is thought to be a restorative stage of sleep. In the Sleep Heart Health Study, which used in-home polysomnography to characterize sleep, it was found that participants with a lower proportion of slow-wave sleep had significantly greater odds of incident hypertension (quartile 1 versus quartile 3: OR, 1.69 [95% CI, 1.21–2.36]).30 • Short sleep duration was associated with increased risk of incident hypertension in adults aged <65 years on the basis of a meta-analysis of 4 studies (OR, 1.33 [95% CI, 1.11–1.61]).31 • A meta-analysis of 15 prospective studies observed a significant association between the presence of OSA and the risk of cerebrovascular disease (HR, 1.94 [95% CI, 1.31–2.89]).32 • Among patients with AMI, the presence of moderate to severe OSA is associated with a greater likelihood of an NSTEMI versus STEMI (OR, 1.59 [95% CI, 1.07–2.37]), and the prevalence of NSTEMI increases with increasing severity of OSA: 18.3% for no OSA, 35.4% for mild OSA, 33.9% for moderate OSA, and 41.6% for severe OSA.33 • Central sleep apnea was associated with 2 to 3 times increased odds of incident AF, but OSA was not associated with incident AF.34 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 12 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 12 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 12-1. Prevalence of inadequate sleep (<7 h) in US adults by age and sex. Data source: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2015 to 2016. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 12-2. Prevalence of trouble falling asleep in US adults by age and sex. Data source: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2005 to 2008. e198 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 12 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 12-3. Prevalence of trouble staying asleep in US adults by age and sex. Data source: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2005 to 2008. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 12-4. Prevalence of waking too early in US adults by age and sex. Data source: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2005 to 2008. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. 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Short sleep duration is associated with hypertension risk among adults: a systematic review and Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 12 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 13 13. TOTAL CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES ICD-9 390 to 459; ICD-10 I00 to I99. See Tables 13-1 through 13-4 and Charts 13-1 through 13-22 Click here to return to the Table of Contents Prevalence (See Table 13-1 and Chart 13-1) • On the basis of NHANES 2013 to 2016 data, the prevalence of CVD (comprising CHD, HF, stroke, and hypertension) in adults ≥20 years of age is 48.0% overall (121.5 million in 2016) and increases with age in both males and Abbreviations Used in Chapter 13 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 AF AHA ARIC ASCVD BMI BP CARDIA CDC CHD CI CKD CLRD CVD DM ED FHS GBD HBP HCUP HD HDL HF HIV ICD-9 ICD-10 IHD IMPACT LDL-C MEPS MESA MI NAMCS NCHS NH NHAMCS NHANES NHDS NHLBI PA RR SBP SES SNAP TC e202 atrial fibrillation American Heart Association Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease body mass index blood pressure Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults Centers for Disease Control and Prevention coronary heart disease confidence interval chronic kidney disease chronic lower respiratory disease cardiovascular disease diabetes mellitus emergency department Framingham Heart Study Global Burden of Disease high blood pressure Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project heart disease high-density lipoprotein heart failure human immunodeficiency virus International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision ischemic heart disease International Model for Policy Analysis of Agricultural Commodities and Trade low-density lipoprotein cholesterol Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis myocardial infarction National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey National Center for Health Statistics non-Hispanic National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey National Hospital Discharge Survey National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute physical activity relative risk systolic blood pressure socioeconomic status Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program total cholesterol March 5, 2019 females. CVD prevalence excluding hypertension (CHD, HF, and stroke only) is 9.0% overall (24.3 million in 2016) (Table  13-1 and Chart 13-1). • The AHA’s 2020 Impact Goals are to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20% while reducing deaths attributable to CVDs and stroke by 20%.1 Mortality (See Tables 13-1 through 13-3 and Charts 13-2 through 13-17) ICD-10 I00 to I99 for CVD; C00 to C97 for cancer; C33 to C34 for lung cancer; C50 for breast cancer; J40 to J47 for CLRD; G30 for Alzheimer disease; E10 to E14 for DM; and V01 to X59 and Y85 to Y86 for accidents. • Deaths attributable to diseases of the heart and CVD in the United States increased steadily during the 1900s to the 1980s and declined into the 2010s (Charts 13-2 through 13-4). • CHD (43.2%) is the leading cause of CVD death in the United States, followed by stroke (16.9%), HBP (9.8%), HF (9.3%), diseases of the arteries (3.0%), and other minor CVD causes combined (17.7%) (Chart 13-4). • The age-adjusted death rate attributable to CVD decreased from 269.6 per 100 000 population in 2006 to 219.4 per 100 000 in 2016, which amounts to an 18.6% decrease. • On the basis of 2016 mortality data2: — CVD currently claims more lives each year than cancer and chronic lung disease combined (Charts 13-5 through 13-15). More than 360 000 people died in 2016 of CHD, the most common type of HD. — In 2016, 2 744 248 resident deaths were registered in the United States. Ten leading causes accounted for 74.1% of all registered deaths. The 10 leading causes of death in 2016 were the same as in 2015; these include HD (No. 1), cancer (No. 2), unintentional injuries (No. 3), CLRDs (No. 4), stroke (No. 5), Alzheimer disease (No. 6), DM (No. 7), influenza and pneumonia (No. 8), kidney disease (No. 9), and suicide (No. 10). Seven of the 10 leading causes of death had a decrease in age-adjusted death rates. The age-adjusted death rates decreased 1.8% for HD, 1.7% for cancer, 2.4% for CLRDs, 0.8% for stroke, 1.4% for DM, 11.2% for influenza and pneumonia, and Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  Benjamin et al Hospital Discharges, Ambulatory Care Visits, Home Healthcare Patients, Nursing Home Residents, and Hospice Care Discharges (See Table 13-1 and Charts 13-18 and 13-19) • From 2004 to 2014, the number of inpatient discharges from short-stay hospitals with CVD as the principal diagnosis decreased Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 from 5 797 000 to 4 791 000 (HCUP, hospital discharges 2014; NHDS, NCHS, and NHLBI; Table  13-1). The CVD principal diagnosis discharges in 2014 comprised 2 571 000 males and 2  220  000 females (unpublished NHDS, NCHS, and NHLBI tabulation). • From 1993 to 2014, the number of hospital discharges for CVD in the United States increased in the first decade and then began to decline in the second decade (Chart 13-18). • In 2014, cardiovascular causes were the leading diagnostic group of hospital discharges in the United States (Chart 13-19). • In 2015, there were 88 343 000 physician office visits with a primary diagnosis of CVD (NAMCS, NHLBI tabulation).5 In 2015, there were 4 704 000 ED visits with a primary diagnosis of CVD (NHAMCS, NHLBI tabulation).6 Operations and Procedures (See Chapter 25 for detailed information.) • In 2014, an estimated 7 971 000 inpatient cardiovascular operations and procedures were performed in the United States (unpublished NHLBI tabulation of HCUP data). Cost (See Chapter 26 for detailed information.) • In the United States, 22.2% of adults (53 316 677 people) report any disability. In 2006, 26.7% of resident adult healthcare expenditures were associated with disability care and totaled $397.8 billion.7 For people with disabilities in the United States, HD, stroke, and hypertension were among the 15 leading conditions that caused those disabilities. Disabilities were defined as difficulty with activities of daily living or instrumental activities of daily living, specific functional limitations (except vision, hearing, or speech), and limitation in ability to do housework or work at a job or business.8,9 The estimated direct and indirect cost of CVD for 2014 to 2015 was $351.2 billion (MEPS, NHLBI tabulation). • In 2016, the AHA estimated that by 2035, 45.1% of the US population would have some form of CVD. Total costs of CVD are expected to reach $1.1 trillion in 2035, with direct medical cost projected to reach $748.7 billion and indirect costs estimated to reach $368 billion. 10 March 5, 2019 e203 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 2.2% for kidney disease. The age-adjusted rate increased 9.7% for unintentional injuries, 3.1% for Alzheimer disease, and 1.5% for suicide.3 • HD accounted for 635 260 of all 840 678 CVD deaths in 2016. The number of CVD deaths was 428 434 for males and 412 244 for females (Charts 13-2 and 13-3). The number was 332 556 for NH white males, 52 874 for NH black males, 27 801 for Hispanic males, 11 023 for NH Asian and Pacific Islander males, 322 328 for NH white females, 51 767 for NH black females, 24 428 for Hispanic females, and 10 672 for NH Asian and Pacific Islander females. Among other causes of death, cancer accounted for 598 031 deaths; chronic lung disease, 154  592; accidents, 161 346; and Alzheimer disease, 116 103 (Chart 13-6). • Approximately 161  438 Americans, or 19.2%, who were <65 years of age died of CVD, and 306 638, or 36.5% of deaths attributed to CVD, occurred before the age of 75 years, which is well below the average US life expectancy of 78.6 years in 2016.3 • The CVD mortality trends for males and females in the United States declined from 1979 to 2016 (Chart 13-16). • The age-adjusted death rates per 100 000 population for CVD, CHD, and stroke differ by US state (Chart 13-17; Table  13-2) and globally (Table 13-3). • CVD death rates also vary among United States counties. In 2014, the ratio between counties at the 90th and 10th percentile was 2.0 for IHD (119.1 versus 235.7 deaths per 100 000 people) and 1.7 for cerebrovascular disease (40.3 versus 68.1 deaths per 100 000 people). For other CVD causes, the ratio ranged from 1.4 (aortic aneurysm: 3.5 versus 5.1 deaths per 100 000 people) to 4.2 (hypertensive HD: 4.3 versus 17.9 deaths per 100 000 people). A region of higher CVD mortality extends from southeastern Oklahoma along the Mississippi River Valley to eastern Kentucky.4 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 13 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Risk Factors Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • A recent study using the GBD methodology examined the burden of CVD among US states and found that a large proportion of CVD is attributable to (in decreasing order of contribution) dietary risk, high SBP, high BMI, high TC level, high fasting plasma glucose level, tobacco smoking, and low levels of PA.11 • It is estimated that 47% of all Americans have at least 1 of the 3 well-established key risk factors for CVD, which are HBP, high cholesterol, and smoking.12 • In 2005, HBP was the single largest risk factor for cardiovascular mortality in the United States and was responsible for an estimated 395 000 (95% CI, 372  000–414  000) cardiovascular deaths (45% of all cardiovascular deaths). Additional risk factors for cardiovascular mortality were overweight/obesity, physical inactivity, high LDL-C, smoking, high dietary salt, high dietary trans fatty acids, and low dietary omega-3 fatty acids.13 • When added to traditional CVD risk factors, nontraditional CVD risk factors such as CKD, SBP variability, migraine, severe mental illness, systemic lupus erythematosus, use of corticosteroid or antipsychotic medications, or erectile dysfunction improved CVD prediction by the United Kingdom–based QRISK score.14 • In Nurses’ Health Study participants, compared with a more typical reproductive lifespan and age at first menarche, early age at menopause (age <40 years) was associated with a 32% higher CVD risk; extremely early age at menarche (age ≤10 years) was associated with a 22% higher CVD risk.15 • People living with HIV are more likely to experience CVD before age 60 years than uninfected people. Cumulative lifetime CVD risk in people living with HIV (65% for males, 44% for females) is higher than in the general population and similar to that of people living with DM (67% for males, 57% for females).16 • Patients living with type 1 DM are at increased risk of early CVD. In Pittsburgh Epidemiology of Diabetes Complications Study participants with type 1 DM and aged 40 to 44 years at baseline, mean absolute 10-year CVD risk was 14.8%. Mean absolute 10-year CVD risk was 6.3% in those aged 30 to 39 years.17 • Neighborhood-level socioeconomic deprivation was associated with greater risk of CVD mortality in older males in Britain, independent of individual social class or risk factors.18 In the United States, there are significant state-level variations e204 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 13 in poor cardiovascular health explained in part by individual and state-level factors such as policies, food, and PA environments.19 Impact of Healthy Lifestyle and Low Risk Factor Levels (See Chapter 2 for more detailed statistics regarding healthy lifestyle and low risk factor levels.) • A study of the decrease in US deaths attributable to CHD from 1980 to 2000 suggested that ≈47% of the decrease was attributable to increased use of evidence-based medical therapies for secondary prevention and 44% to changes in risk factors in the population attributable to lifestyle and environmental changes.8 • Approximately 80% of CVDs can be prevented through not smoking, eating a healthy diet, engaging in PA, maintaining a healthy weight, and controlling HBP, DM, and elevated lipid levels. The presence of a greater number of optimal cardiovascular health metrics is associated with a graded and significantly lower risk of total and CVD mortality.20 • During more than 5 million person-years of follow-up combined in the Nurses’ Health Studies and Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, regular consumption of peanuts and tree nuts (≥2 times weekly) or walnuts (≥1 time weekly) was associated with a 13% to 19% lower risk of total CVD.21 • Seventeen-year mortality data from the NHANES II Mortality Follow-up Study indicated that the RR for fatal CHD was 51% lower for males and 71% lower for females with none of the 3 major risk factors (hypertension, current smoking, and elevated TC [≥240 mg/dL]) than for those with ≥1 risk factor. If all 3 major risk factors had not occurred, it is hypothesized that 64% of all CHD deaths among females and 45% of CHD deaths in males could have been avoided.22 • Data from the Cardiovascular Lifetime Risk Pooling Project, which involved 18 cohort studies and combined data on 257 384 people (both black and white males and females), indicate that at 45 years of age, participants with optimal risk factor profiles had a substantially lower lifetime risk of CVD events than those with 1 major risk factor (1.4% versus 39.6% among males; 4.1% versus 20.2% among females). Having ≥2 major risk factors further increased lifetime risk to 49.5% in males and 30.7% in females.23 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al • • • • Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Disparities in CVD Risk Factors (See Chart 13-20) • Although traditional cardiovascular risk factors are generally similar for males and females, there are several female-specific risk factors, such as disorders of pregnancy, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and menopause.27 • CVD risk factor levels vary among counties and states within the continental United States. Within-state differences in the county prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension were as high as 7.8 percentage points in 2009.28 • Analysis of >14 000 middle-aged participants in the ARIC study sponsored by the NHLBI showed that ≈90% of CVD events in black participants, compared with ≈65% in white participants, appeared to be explained by elevated or borderline risk factors. Furthermore, the prevalence of participants with elevated risk factors was higher in black participants; after accounting for education and known CVD risk factors, the incidence of CVD was identical in black and white participants. Although organizational and social barriers to primary prevention do exist, the primary prevention of elevated risk factors might substantially impact the future incidence of CVD, Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • and these beneficial effects would likely be applicable not only for white but also for black participants.29 Mortality data from the National Vital Statistics System from 2001 to 2010 show that the avoidable death rate among blacks was nearly twice that of whites.30 Data from the CDC’s Vital and Health Statistics 2008 to 2010 showed that smokers with family incomes below the poverty level were more than twice as likely as adults in the highest family income group to be current smokers (29.2% versus 13.9%, respectively; NCHS/CDC, 2013).31 The US IMPACT Food Policy Model, a computer simulation model, projected that a national policy combining a 30% fruit and vegetable subsidy targeted to low-income SNAP recipients and a population-wide 10% price reduction in fruits and vegetables in the remaining population could prevent ≈230 000 deaths by 2030 and reduce the socioeconomic disparity in CVD mortality by 6%.32 A study of nearly 1500 participants in MESA found that Hispanics with hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, or DM who spoke Spanish at home (as a proxy of lower levels of acculturation) or had spent less than half a year in the United States had higher SBP, LDL-C, and fasting blood glucose, respectively, than Hispanics who were preferential English speakers and who had lived a longer period of time in the United States.33 Findings from >15 000 Hispanics of diverse backgrounds demonstrated that a sizeable proportion of both males and females had major CVD risk factors, with higher prevalence among Puerto Rican subgroups and those with lower SES and a higher level of acculturation.34 Family History and Genetics (See Table 13-4) • A family history of CVD increases risk of CVD, with the largest increase in risk if the family member’s CVD was premature (Table 13-4).35 • A reported family history of premature parental CHD is associated with incident MI or CHD in offspring. In FHS, the occurrence of a validated premature atherosclerotic CVD event in either a parent36 or a sibling37 was associated with an ≈2fold elevated risk for CVD, independent of other traditional risk factors. Addition of a family history of premature CVD to a model that contained traditional risk factors provided improved prognostic value in FHS.36 March 5, 2019 e205 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES • In another study, FHS investigators conducted follow-up of 2531 males and females who were examined between the ages of 40 and 50 years and observed their overall rates of survival and survival free of CVD to 85 years of age and beyond. Low levels of the major risk factors in middle age were associated with overall survival and morbidity-free survival to ≥85 years of age.24 • In young adults aged 18 to 30 years in the CARDIA study and without clinical risk factors, a Healthy Heart Score combining self-reported information on modifiable lifestyle factors including smoking status, alcohol intake, and healthful dietary pattern predicted risk for early ASCVD (before age 55 years).25 • Data from NHANES 2005 to 2010 showed that only 8.8% of adults complied with ≥6 hearthealthy behaviors. Of the 7 factors studied, healthy diet was the least likely to be achieved (only 22% of adults with a healthy diet).20 • In the United States, higher whole grain consumption was associated with lower CVD mortality, independent of other dietary and lifestyle factors. Every serving (28 g/d) of whole grain consumption was associated with a 9% (95% CI, 4%–13%) lower CVD mortality.26 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 13 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al • The association of a family history of CVD with increased risk of CVD appears to be present across ethnic subgroups.38,39 • Family history is also associated with subtypes of CVD, including HF,40 stroke, AF,41 and thoracic aortic disease.42 • Estimates of familial clustering of CVD are likely underestimated by self-report; in the multigenerational FHS, only 75% of participants with a documented parental history of a heart attack before age 55 years reported that history when asked.43 • A comprehensive scientific statement on the role of genetics and genomics for the prevention and treatment of CVD is available elsewhere.44 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 13 • Awareness of Warning Signs and Risk Factors for CVD Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • Surveys conducted every 3 years since 1997 by the AHA to evaluate trends in females’ awareness, knowledge, and perceptions related to CVD found most recently (in 2012) that awareness of HD as the leading cause of death among females was 56%, compared with 30% in 1997 (P<0.05). Awareness among black and Hispanic females in 2012 was similar to that of white females in 1997; however, awareness rates in 2012 among black and Hispanic females remained below that of white females. Awareness of heart attack signs remained low for all racial/ethnic and age groups surveyed during the same time.45 Global Burden of CVD (See Table 13-3 and Charts 13-21 and 13-22) • The death rates for all causes and CVD in 31 selected countries in 2016 are presented in Table 13-3. • In 2016, ≈17.6 million (95% CI, 17.3–18.1 million) deaths were attributed to CVD globally, which amounted to an increase of 14.5% (95% CI, 12.1%–17.1%) from 2006. The age-adjusted death rate per 100 000 population was 277.9 e206 March 5, 2019 • • • • (95% CI, 272.1–284.6), which represents a decrease of 14.5% (95% CI, −16.2% to −12.5%) from 2006. Overall, the crude prevalence of CVD was 470.8 million (95% CI, 453.4–488.7 million) in 2016, an increase of 26.7% (95% CI, 25.6%–27.8%) compared with 2006; however, the age-adjusted prevalence was 6877.9 (95% CI, 6623.3–7141.3), a decrease of 0.8% (95% CI, −1.6% to −0.0%) from 2006.11 The GBD 2016 Study used statistical models and data on incidence, prevalence, case fatality, excess mortality, and cause-specific mortality to estimate disease burden for 315 diseases and injuries in 195 countries and territories. CVD mortality and prevalence vary widely among world regions46: — The highest mortality rates attributable to CVD were in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (Chart 13-21). — CVD prevalence is highest in sub-Saharan Africa, the North Africa/Middle East region, Eastern and Central Europe, and Central Asia (Chart 13-22). CVD is the leading global cause of death and is expected to account for >23.6 million deaths by 2030.47 Deaths attributable to IHD increased by an estimated 41.7% from 1990 to 2013.48 In 2011, data from the World Economic Forum found that CVD represented 50% of noncommunicable disease deaths.48 CVD represents 37% of deaths of individuals <70 years of age that are attributable to noncommunicable diseases.49 In 2013, ≈70% of CVD deaths occurred in low- to middle-income countries.50 CVD is a major cause of death in both males and females worldwide.42 In May 2012, during the World Health Assembly, ministers of health agreed to adopt a global target to reduce premature (age 30–70 years) noncommunicable disease mortality by 25% by 2025.51 Targets for 6 risk factors (tobacco and alcohol use, salt intake, obesity, and raised BP and glucose) were also agreed on to address this goal. It was projected that if the targets are met, premature deaths attributable to CVDs in 2025 will be reduced by 34%, with 11.4 million and 15.9 million deaths delayed or prevented in those aged 30 to 69 years and ≥70 years, respectively.52 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 13 Prevalence, 2013–2016: Age ≥20 y Prevalence, 2013–2016: Age ≥20 y* Both sexes 121 500 000 (48.0%) Males 61 500 000 (51.2%) Females Population Group Mortality, 2016: All Ages† Hospital Discharge, 2014: All Ages Cost, 2014–2015 24 300 000 (9.0%) 840 678 4 791 000 $351.2 Billion 12 300 000 (9.6%) 428 434 (51.0%)‡ 2 571 000 $224.7 Billion 60 000 000 (44.7%) 12 000 000 (8.4%) 412 244 (49.0%)‡ 2 220 000 $126.5 Billion NH white males 50.6% 9.7% 332 556 … … NH white females 43.4% 8.1% 322 328 … … NH black males 60.1% 10.7% 52 874 … … NH black females 57.1% 10.5% 51 767 … … Hispanic males 49.0% 7.8% 27 801 … … Hispanic females 42.6% 8.0% 24 428 … … NH Asian males 47.4% 6.5% 11 023§ … … NH Asian females 37.2% 4.6% 10 672§ … … … … 4313 … … NH American Indian/ Alaska Native Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Ellipses (…) indicate data not available; and NH, non-Hispanic. *Prevalence excluding hypertension. †Mortality for Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Asian and Pacific Islander people should be interpreted with caution because of inconsistencies in reporting Hispanic origin or race on the death certificate compared with censuses, surveys, and birth certificates. Studies have shown underreporting on death certificates of American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander, and Hispanic decedents, as well as undercounts of these groups in censuses. ‡These percentages represent the portion of total cardiovascular disease mortality that is attributable to males vs females. §Includes Chinese, Filipino, Hawaiian, Japanese, and other Asian or Pacific Islander. Sources: Prevalence: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013 to 2016, National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Percentages for racial/ethnic groups are age adjusted for Americans ≥20 years of age. Age-specific percentages are extrapolated to the 2014 US population estimates. Mortality: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/NCHS, 2016 Mortality Multiple Cause-of-Death–United States. These data represent underlying cause of death only for International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision codes I00 to I99 (diseases of the circulatory system). Mortality for NH Asians includes Pacific Islanders. Hospital discharges: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample, 2014. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Cost: Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, average annual 2014 to 2015 (direct costs) and mortality data from NCHS and present value of lifetime earnings from the Institute for Health and Aging, University of California, San Francisco (indirect costs). Table 13-2.  Age-Adjusted Death Rates per 100 000 Population for CVD, CHD, and Stroke by State, 2014 to 2016 CVD CHD Rank Death Rate % Change, 2004–2006 to 2014–2016 Alabama 51 295.4 Alaska 13 197.2 Arizona 6 Arkansas 49 California 14 Colorado 3 Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Stroke Rank Death Rate % Change, 2004–2006 to 2014–2016 −17.4 21 89.2 −15.5 12 80.4 186.2 −24.2 22 89.7 284.7 −14.2 51 133.7 198.0 −27.9 23 178.5 −22.1 5 7 186.8 −21.3 30 218.9 −23.4 46 259.5 −23.9 Florida 17 199.8 Georgia 39 242.9 Hawaii 5 180.0 Idaho 26 207.6 Illinois 34 Indiana 38 Iowa Kansas State Rank Death Rate % Change, 2004–2006 to 2014–2016 −31.1 52 50.7 −18.4 −14.1 26 36.2 −30.3 −34.9 7 29.6 −27.8 −22.1 50 46.0 −26.5 90.1 −39.5 23 35.7 −28.5 69.5 −33.7 19 34.5 −18.2 9 77.1 −34.3 3 27.0 −27.0 34 101.9 −35.5 37 40.0 −7.1 46 117.9 −39.4 28 36.8 −8.2 −22.6 28 94.8 −35.9 24 35.9 −11.0 −23.0 10 77.5 −36.2 46 44.1 −21.9 −20.7 2 67.2 −24.8 21 35.5 −25.5 −17.9 17 84.6 −27.9 27 36.8 −31.8 223.1 −22.3 26 90.7 −37.6 32 37.9 −22.5 240.1 −20.8 35 102.6 −29.9 38 40.1 −23.3 28 210.8 −19.6 38 105.0 −28.9 11 33.2 −30.5 33 222.2 −17.1 19 87.7 −27.7 36 38.8 −22.4 (Continued ) Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e207 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Table 13-1.  Cardiovascular Diseases CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 13 Table 13-2. Continued CVD CHD % Change, 2004–2006 to 2014–2016 Stroke % Change, 2004–2006 to 2014–2016 % Change, 2004–2006 to 2014–2016 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Rank Death Rate Rank Death Rate Rank Death Rate Kentucky 45 258.5 −21.0 41 107.4 −32.8 41 41.0 −24.2 Louisiana 48 275.2 −17.3 37 103.6 −31.9 48 45.9 −19.9 Maine 15 198.1 −19.9 14 82.7 −31.2 13 33.4 −26.7 Maryland 32 221.9 −21.2 30 96.6 −35.9 35 38.5 −19.6 Massachusetts 4 179.0 −24.7 7 74.5 −33.8 6 28.4 −30.2 Michigan 43 255.8 −17.0 47 121.6 −26.6 33 38.2 −21.4 Minnesota 2 164.3 −20.2 1 59.6 −31.3 12 33.3 −23.2 Mississippi 52 306.7 −19.1 42 107.7 −33.5 51 50.7 −12.5 Missouri 41 251.1 −19.5 45 111.7 −31.6 40 40.7 −23.3 Montana 19 201.2 −14.2 16 84.3 −16.4 16 34.2 −24.8 Nebraska 18 200.2 −19.0 8 76.0 −24.7 14 33.8 −28.4 Nevada 42 252.8 −18.7 44 110.9 −12.4 22 35.6 −25.5 New Hampshire 10 190.8 −24.0 15 84.1 −36.9 4 27.9 −29.7 New Jersey 27 210.7 −22.4 32 97.2 −36.6 8 30.9 −19.6 New Mexico 11 193.7 −19.5 29 95.4 −22.5 17 34.3 −14.6 New York 31 221.8 −25.3 49 123.2 −36.7 1 25.9 −18.9 North Carolina 29 218.8 −24.1 24 90.5 −33.9 45 43.6 −24.6 North Dakota 12 196.7 −20.8 18 86.4 −35.9 15 33.8 −31.4 Ohio 40 246.6 −18.4 43 107.8 −33.2 39 40.4 −18.3 Oklahoma 50 291.5 −17.5 52 139.7 −28.9 43 42.6 −27.7 Oregon 9 190.0 −22.6 3 67.6 −35.5 30 37.6 −31.5 Pennsylvania 36 228.6 −21.4 33 100.0 −32.8 29 37.5 −20.6 Puerto Rico 1 157.8 −29.2 6 70.4 −36.5 5 28.0 −33.6 Rhode Island 16 198.4 −27.0 40 105.7 −41.0 2 26.5 −28.3 South Carolina 37 239.8 −20.2 27 91.0 −30.8 47 45.5 −24.3 South Dakota 22 205.4 −19.0 39 105.2 −27.6 25 35.9 −25.8 Tennessee 47 267.5 −20.0 50 129.3 −28.6 49 45.9 −24.9 Texas 35 226.9 −21.8 31 96.6 −34.8 42 42.1 −20.8 Utah 20 202.4 −12.7 4 68.3 −21.0 34 38.3 −13.7 Vermont 21 203.8 −15.7 36 102.7 −20.0 10 32.4 −19.7 Virginia 25 206.1 −25.3 13 82.2 −34.0 31 37.7 −29.4 Washington 8 187.6 −23.8 11 80.4 −35.4 20 34.8 −28.8 West Virginia 44 258.3 −22.1 48 122.1 −28.6 44 43.6 −16.4 Wisconsin 24 205.7 −19.5 20 88.5 −27.3 18 34.5 −27.2 Wyoming 23 205.6 −19..2 25 90.5 −23.5 9 31.2 −31.2 220.7 −22.1 96.8 -33.9 37.2 −22.5 State Total United States Rates are most current data available as of April 2018. Rates are per 100 000 people. International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision codes used were I00 to I99 for CVD, I20 to I25 for CHD, and I60 to I69 for stroke. CHD indicates coronary heart disease; and CVD, cardiovascular disease. Sources: National Center for Health Statistics and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. e208 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 13 Sorted Alphabetically by Country CVD CHD Stroke Total Sorted by Descending CVD Death Rate CVD CHD Stroke Total   Australia (15) 112.5 66.0 16.3 515.6 Belarus (14) 979.5 710.6 175.9 1884.6   Austria (16) 161.6 94.1 19.2 647.8 Ukraine (15) 972.1 661.3 187.7 1853.4   Belarus (14) 979.5 710.6 175.9 1884.6 Russia (13) 956.8 536.2 234.4 2060.5   Belgium (15) 138.2 58.3 23.6 669.8 Romania (16) 535.0 213.5 135.2 1366.5 Males aged 35–74 y   Croatia (16) 329.7 171.2 79.6 1003.3 Hungary (16) 500.2 257.4 82.7 1361.1   Czech Republic (16) 301.3 156.4 45.1 914.3 Serbia (15) 466.0 131.9 101.4 1241.6   Denmark (15) 128.9 49.6 28.3 655.0 Slovakia (14) 400.6 222.5 89.0 1173.6   Finland (14) 217.6 124.7 35.4 698.1 Croatia (16) 329.7 171.2 79.6 1003.3   France (14) 106.5 40.9 19.5 656.2 Czech Republic (16) 301.3 156.4 45.1 914.3   Germany (15) 193.0 92.5 25.9 727.4 United States (16) 236.6 123.5 27.6 824.4   Hungary (16) 500.2 257.4 82.7 1361.1 Finland (14) 217.6 124.7 35.4 698.1   Ireland (13) 175.3 109.4 23.1 599.1 Germany (15) 193.0 92.5 25.9 727.4   Israel (15) 100.3 45.8 20.4 541.2 Ireland (13) 175.3 109.4 23.1 599.1   Italy (15) 134.7 59.5 23.9 541.0 Taiwan (16) 174.6 51.9 50.1 833.0   Japan (15) 125.0 40.9 40.6 531.7 Austria (16) 161.6 94.1 19.2 647.8   Korea, South (15) 104.1 32.4 42.0 611.6 United Kingdom (15) 161.4 97.7 23.1 613.9   Netherlands (16) 111.9 38.9 21.0 546.1 Portugal (14) 160.9 68.3 46.6 733.6 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019   New Zealand (13) 153.1 93.8 22.1 548.0 New Zealand (13) 153.1 93.8 22.1 548.0   Norway (15) 112.0 59.7 18.2 503.1 Sweden (15) 147.2 82.4 20.8 514.1   Portugal (14) 160.9 68.3 46.6 733.6 Belgium (15) 138.2 58.3 23.6 669.8   Romania (16) 535.0 213.5 135.2 1366.5 Italy (15) 134.7 59.5 23.9 541.0   Russia (!3) 956.8 536.2 234.4 2060.5 Spain (15) 131.3 59.5 23.2 598.7   Serbia (15) 466.0 131.9 101.4 1241.6 Denmark (15) 128.9 49.6 28.3 655.0   Slovakia (14) 400.6 222.5 89.0 1173.6 Japan (15) 125.0 40.9 40.6 531.7   Spain (15) 131.3 59.5 23.2 598.6 Australia (15) 112.5 66.0 16.3 515.6   Sweden (15) 147.2 82.4 20.8 514.1 Switzerland (13) 112.1 54.3 13.8 506.0   Switzerland (13) 112.1 54.3 13.8 506.0 Norway (15) 112.0 59.7 18.2 503.1   Taiwan (16) 174.6 51.9 50.1 833.0 Netherlands (16) 111.9 38.9 21.0 546.1   Ukraine (15) 972.1 661.3 187.7 1853.4 France (14) 106.5 40.9 19.5 656.2   United Kingdom (15) 161.4 97.7 23.1 613.9 Korea, South (15) 104.1 32.4 42.0 611.6   United States (16) 236.6 123.5 27.6 824.4 Israel (15) 100.3 45.8 20.4 541.2   Australia (15) 46.7 18.2 11.6 310.7 Ukraine (15) 393.3 261.5 94.1 723.2   Austria (16) 67.6 28.6 14.5 350.5 Russia (13) 374.1 183.9 117.2 793.5   Belarus (14) 348.3 228.0 88.6 662.2 Belarus (14) 348.3 228.0 88.6 662.2   Belgium (15) 62.4 17.6 15.3 391.5 Serbia (15) 234.1 49.9 63.4 663.6 Females aged 35–74 y   Croatia (16) 122.0 51.0 39.0 442.4 Romania (16) 232.4 77.4 71.9 605.0   Czech Republic (16) 116.1 45.3 21.2 438.0 Hungary (16) 193.4 86.8 37.4 624.6   Denmark (15) 58.1 17.0 17.3 422.5 Slovakia (14) 154.6 77.9 40.0 505.1   Finland (14) 68.5 26.8 20.0 336.6 Croatia (16) 122.0 51.0 39.0 442.4   France (13) 38.3 9.0 11.0 311.2 United States (16) 117.5 47.5 20.4 518.4   Germany (15) 77.8 26.2 15.4 391.8 Czech Republic (16) 116.1 45.3 21.2 438.0   Hungary (16) 193.4 86.8 37.4 624.6 Germany (15) 77.8 26.2 15.4 391.8   Ireland (13) 65.7 29.2 15.1 372.1 United Kingdom (15) 71.4 30.1 18.1 404.3 (Continued ) Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e209 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Table 13-3.  Death Rates for CVDs and All Causes in Selected Countries, 2016 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 13 Table 13-3. Continued Sorted Alphabetically by Country CVD CHD Stroke Total Sorted by Descending CVD Death Rate CVD CHD Stroke Total 336.6   Israel (15) 42.0 12.6 11.4 311.9 Finland (1) 68.5 26.8 20.0   Italy (15) 55.0 15.9 14.4 300.6 Austria (16) 67.6 28.6 14.5 350.5   Japan (15) 44.9 10.0 17.1 244.7 New Zealand (13) 67.5 30.3 16.1 367.5   Korea, South (15) 42.1 8.6 20.4 245.1 Ireland (13) 65.7 29.2 19.7 372.1   Netherlands (16) 54.9 13.1 15.5 388.4 Portugal (14) 63.7 17.0 23.9 315.9   New Zealand (13) 67.5 30.3 16.1 367.5 Taiwan (16) 63.5 16.0 19.7 372.6   Norway (15) 45.0 15.2 12.6 326.4 Belgium (15) 62.4 17.6 15.3 391.5   Portugal (14) 63.7 17.0 23.9 315.9 Sweden (15) 61.2 24.5 14.1 336.1   Romania (16) 232.4 77.4 71.9 605.0 Denmark (15) 58.1 17.0 17.3 422.5   Russia (13) 374.1 183.9 117.2 793.5 Italy (15) 55.0 15.9 14.4 300.6   Serbia (15) 234.1 49.9 63.4 663.6 Netherlands (16) 54.9 13.1 15.5 388.4   Slovakia (14) 154.6 77.9 40.0 505.1 Australia (15) 46.7 18.2 11.6 310.7   Spain (15) 46.7 13.6 12.7 269.9 Spain (15) 46.7 13.6 12.7 269.9   Sweden (15) 61.2 24.5 14.1 336.1 Norway (15) 45.0 15.2 12.6 326.4   Switzerland (13) 44.7 14.2 10.7 295.0 Japan (15) 44.9 10.0 17.1 244.7   Taiwan (16) 63.5 16.0 19.7 372.6 Switzerland (13) 44.7 14.2 10.7 295.0   Ukraine (15) 393.3 261.5 94.1 723.2 Korea, South (15) 42.1 8.6 20.4 245.1   United Kingdom (15) 71.4 30.1 18.1 404.3 Israel (15) 42.0 12.6 11.4 311.9   United States (16) 117.5 47.5 20.4 518.4 France (14) 38.3 9.0 11.0 311.2 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Rates are for the most recent year available (shown in parentheses as last 2 digits of year); most current data available as of April 2018. Rates are per 100 000 people, adjusted to the European Standard population. International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision codes used were I00 to I99 for cardiovascular disease, I20 to I25 for coronary heart disease, and I60 to I69 for stroke. CHD indicates coronary heart disease; and CVD, cardiovascular disease. Sources: The World Health Organization; National Center for Health Statistics; and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Table 13-4.  OR for Combinations of Parental Heart Attack History OR (95% CI) No family history 1.00 One parent with heart attack ≥50 y of age 1.67 (1.55–1.81) One parent with heart attack <50 y of age 2.36 (1.89–2.95) Both parents with heart attack ≥50 y of age 2.90 (2.30–3.66) Both parents with heart attack, one <50 y of age 3.26 (1.72–6.18) Both parents with heart attack, both <50 y of age 6.56 (1.39–30.95) OR indicates odds ratio. Data derived from Chow et al.35 e210 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 13 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 13-1. Prevalence of cardiovascular disease in adults ≥20 years of age, by age and sex (NHANES, 2013–2016), with and without hypertension. These data include coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, and with and without hypertension. NHANES indicates National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Source: National Center for Health Statistics and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 13-2. Deaths attributable to diseases of the heart (United States, 1900–2016). See Glossary (Chapter 28) for an explanation of “diseases of the heart.” In the years 1900 to 1920, the International Classification of Diseases codes were 77 to 80; for 1925, 87 to 90; for 1930 to 1945, 90 to 95; for 1950 to 1960, 402 to 404 and 410 to 443; for 1965, 402 to 404 and 410 to 443; for 1970 to 1975, 390 to 398 and 404 to 429; for 1980 to 1995, 390 to 398, 402, and 404 to 429; and for 2000 to 2014, I00 to I09, I11, I13, and I20 to I51. Before 1933, data are for a death registration area and not the entire United States. In 1900, only 10 states were included in the death registration area, and this increased over the years, so part of the increase in numbers of deaths is attributable to an increase in the number of states. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e211 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 13 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 13-3. Deaths attributable to cardiovascular disease (United States, 1910–2016). Cardiovascular disease (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision codes I00–I99) does not include congenital heart disease. Before 1933, data are for a death registration area and not the entire United States. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 13-4. Percentage breakdown of deaths attributable to cardiovascular disease (United States, 2016). Total may not add to 100 because of rounding. Coronary heart disease includes International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) codes I20 to I25; stroke, I60 to I69; heart failure, I50; high blood pressure, I10 to I15; diseases of the arteries, I70 to I78; and other, all remaining ICD-I0 I categories. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute from National Center for Health Statistics reports and data sets. e212 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 13 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 13-5. CVD deaths vs cancer deaths by age (United States, 2016). CVD includes International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision codes I00 to I99; cancer, C00 to C97. CVD indicates cardiovascular disease. Source: National Center for Health Statistics. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 13-6. CVD and other major causes of death: all ages, <85 years of age, and ≥85 years of age. Deaths among both sexes, United States, 2016. Heart disease includes International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision codes I00 to I09, I11, I13, and I20 to I51; stroke, I60 to I69; all other CVD, I10, I12, I15, and I70 to I99; cancer, C00 to C97; CLRD, J40 to J47; Alzheimer disease, G30; and accidents, V01 to X59 and Y85 and Y86. CLRD indicates chronic lower respiratory disease; and CVD, cardiovascular disease. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e213 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 13 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 13-7. CVD and other major causes of death in males: all ages, <85 years of age, and ≥85 years of age. Deaths among males, United States, 2016. Heart disease includes International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision codes I00 to I09, I11, I13, and I20 to I51; stroke, I60 to I69; all other CVD, I10, I12, I15, and I70 to I99; cancer, C00 to C97; CLRD, J40 to J47; and accidents, V01 to X59 and Y85 and Y86. CLRD indicates chronic lower respiratory disease; and CVD, cardiovascular disease. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 13-8. CVD and other major causes of death in females: all ages, <85 years of age, and ≥85 years of age. Deaths among females, United States, 2016. Heart disease includes International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision codes I00 to I09, I11, I13, and I20 to I51; stroke, I60 to I69; all other CVD, I10, I12, I15, and I70 to I99; cancer, C00 to C97; CLRD, J40 to J47; and Alzheimer disease, G30. CLRD indicates chronic lower respiratory disease; and CVD, cardiovascular disease. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. e214 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 13 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 13-9. CVD and other major causes of death for all males and females (United States, 2016). Diseases included: CVD (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision codes I00–I99); cancer (C00–C97); accidents (V01–X59 andY85–Y86); CLRD (J40–J47); diabetes mellitus (E10–E14); and Alzheimer disease (G30). CLRD indicates chronic lower respiratory disease; and CVD, cardiovascular disease. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 13-10. CVD and other major causes of death for NH white males and females (United States, 2016). Diseases included: CVD (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision codes I00–I99); cancer (C00–C97); CLRD (J40–J47); accidents (V01–X59 andY85–Y86); Alzheimer disease (G30); and diabetes mellitus (E10–E14). CLRD indicates chronic lower respiratory disease; CVD, cardiovascular disease; and NH, non-Hispanic. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e215 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 13 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 13-11. CVD and other major causes of death for NH black males and females (United States, 2016). Diseases included: CVD (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision codes I00–I99); cancer (C00–C97); CLRD (J40–J47); accidents (V01–X59 and Y85–Y86); assault (X92-Y09); and diabetes mellitus (E10–E14). CLRD indicates chronic lower respiratory disease; CVD, cardiovascular disease; and NH, non-Hispanic. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 13-12. CVD and other major causes of death for Hispanic or Latino males and females (United States, 2016). Number of deaths shown may be lower than actual because of underreporting in this population. Diseases included: CVD (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision codes I00–I99); cancer (C00–C97); accidents (V01–X59 andY85–Y86); diabetes mellitus (E10–E14); Alzheimer disease (G30); and chronic liver disease (K70, K73, and K74). CVD indicates cardiovascular disease. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. e216 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 13 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 13-13. CVD and other major causes of death for NH Asian or Pacific Islander males and females (United States, 2016). “Asian or Pacific Islander” is a heterogeneous category that includes people at high CVD risk (eg, South Asian) and people at low CVD risk (eg, Japanese). More specific data on these groups are not available. Number of deaths shown may be lower than actual because of underreporting in this population. Diseases included: CVD (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision codes I00–I99); cancer (C00–C97); accidents (V01–X59 andY85–Y86); diabetes mellitus (E10–E14); Alzheimer disease (G30); and influenza and pneumonia (J09-J18). CVD indicates cardiovascular disease; and NH, non-Hispanic. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 13-14. CVD and other major causes of death for NH American Indian or Alaska Native males and females (United States, 2016). Number of deaths shown may be lower than actual because of underreporting in this population. Diseases included: CVD (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision codes I00–I99); cancer (C00–C97); accidents (V01–X59 andY85–Y86); diabetes mellitus (E10–E14); chronic liver disease (K70, K73, and K74); and CLRD (J40–J47). CLRD indicates chronic lower respiratory disease; CVD, cardiovascular disease; and NH, non-Hispanic. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e217 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 13 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 13-15. Age-adjusted death rates for CHD, stroke, and lung and breast cancer for NH white and black females (United States, 2016). CHD includes International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision codes I20 to I25; stroke, I60 to I69; lung cancer, C33 to C34; and breast cancer, C50. CHD indicates coronary heart disease; and NH, non-Hispanic. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 13-16. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality trends for males and females (United States, 1979–2016). CVD excludes congenital cardiovascular defects (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision [ICD-10] codes I00–I99). The overall comparability for cardiovascular disease between the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision (1979–1998) and ICD-10 (1999–2015) is 0.9962. No comparability ratios were applied. Source: National Center for Health Statistics and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. e218 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 13 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 13-17. US maps corresponding to the state age-adjusted death rates per 100 000 population for cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and stroke (including the District of Columbia), 2016. Source: National Center for Health Statistics and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.2 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e219 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 13 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 13-18. Hospital discharges for cardiovascular disease (United States, 1993–2014). Hospital discharges include people discharged alive, dead, and “status unknown.” Source: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 13-19. Hospital discharges (International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision) for the 10 leading diagnostic groups (United States, 2014). Source: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. e220 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 13 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 13-20. Estimated average 10-year cardiovascular disease risk in adults 50 to 54 years of age according to levels of various risk factors (FHS). BP indicates blood pressure; FHS, Framingham Heart Study; and HDL, high-density lipoprotein. Data derived from D’Agostino et al.53 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e221 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 13 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 13-21. Age-standardized global mortality rates of cardiovascular diseases per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. Data derived from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.46 Printed with permission. Copyright © 2017, University of Washington. e222 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 13 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 13-22. Age-standardized global prevalence rates of cardiovascular diseases per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. Data derived from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.46 Printed with permission. Copyright © 2017, University of Washington. REFERENCES 1. 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Global and regional patterns in cardiovascular Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 13 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 14. STROKE (CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE) ICD-9 430 to 438; ICD-10 I60 to I69. See Table 14-1 and Charts 14-1 through 14-16 Click here to return to the Table of Contents Abbreviations Used in Chapter 14 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 ACCORD ACR AF AHA AHI ARIC ATRIA AVAIL BASIC BMI BNP BP BRFSS CAD CDC CHD CHS CI CKD CLRD CREST CRP CVD DALY DASH DBP DM DVT ECG ED eGFR EPIC ESCAPE EXTEND-IA FHS FINRISK FUTURE GBD GCNKSS GFR GWAS GWTG HBP HCUP HD HDL HDL-C HF HIV Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes albumin-creatinine ratio atrial fibrillation American Heart Association apnea-hypopnea index Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study Anticoagulation and Risk Factors in Atrial Fibrillation Adherence Evaluation After Ischemic Stroke Longitudinal Brain Attack Surveillance in Corpus Christi body mass index B-type natriuretic peptide blood pressure Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System coronary artery disease Centers for Disease Control and Prevention coronary heart disease Cardiovascular Health Study confidence interval chronic kidney disease chronic lower respiratory disease Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy Versus Stenting Trial C-reactive protein cardiovascular disease disability-adjusted life-year Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diastolic blood pressure diabetes mellitus deep vein thrombosis electrocardiogram emergency department estimated glomerular filtration rate European Prospective Investigation Into Cancer and Nutrition Endovascular Treatment for Small Core and Anterior Circulation Proximal Occlusion With Emphasis on Minimizing CT to Recanalization Times Extending the Time for Thrombolysis in Emergency Neurological Deficits–Intra-Arterial Framingham Heart Study Finnish Population Survey on Risk Factors for Chronic, Noncommunicable Diseases Follow-up of TIA and Stroke Patients and Unelucidated Risk Factor Evaluation Global Burden of Disease Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Stroke Study glomerular filtration rate genome wide association study Get With The Guidelines high blood pressure Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project heart disease high-density lipoprotein high-density lipoprotein cholesterol heart failure human immunodeficiency virus (Continued ) e226 March 5, 2019 Abbreviations Used in Chapter 14 Continued HR ICD-9 ICD-9-CM ICD-10 ICH IMT IQ IQR IRR LDL LDL­ C MEPS MESA MI MIDAS MONICA MR CLEAN MRI MUFA NAMCS NH NHAMCS NHANES NHLBI NIHSS NINDS NIS NOMAS ONTARGET OR OSA PA PAR PE PREVAIL PREVEND PROFESS RCT REGARDS REVASCAT RR SAH SBP SD SES SHS SNP SPRINT SPS3 STOP SVT SWIFT PRIME TC TIA tPA VTE hazard ratio International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision intracerebral hemorrhage intima-media thickness intelligence quotient interquartile range incidence rate ratio low-density lipoprotein low-density lipoprotein cholesterol Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis myocardial infarction Myocardial Infarction Data Acquisition System Monitoring Trends and Determinants of Cardiovascular Disease Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke in the Netherlands magnetic resonance imaging monounsaturated fatty acid National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey non-Hispanic National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample Northern Manhattan Study Ongoing Telmisartan Alone and in Combination With Ramipril Global Endpoint Trial odds ratio obstructive sleep apnea physical activity population attributable risk pulmonary embolism Prevention of VTE After Acute Ischemic Stroke With LMWH Enoxaparin Prevention of Renal and Vascular End-Stage Disease Prevention Regimen for Effectively Avoiding Second Stroke randomized controlled trial Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke Revascularization With Solitaire FR Device Versus Best Medical Therapy in the Treatment of Acute Stroke Due to Anterior Circulation Large Vessel Occlusion Presenting Within Eight Hours of Symptom Onset relative risk subarachnoid hemorrhage systolic blood pressure standard deviation socioeconomic status Strong Heart Study single-nucleotide polymorphism Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial Secondary Prevention of Small Subcortical Strokes Stroke Prevention Trial in Sickle Cell Anemia supraventricular tachycardia Solitaire With the Intention for Thrombectomy as Primary Endovascular Treatment total cholesterol transient ischemic attack tissue-type plasminogen activator venous thromboembolism Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • Stroke prevalence estimates may differ slightly between studies because each study selects and recruits a sample of participants to represent the target study population (eg, state, region, or country). • An estimated 7.0 million Americans ≥20 years of age self-report having had a stroke (extrapolated to 2016 by use of NHANES 2013–2016 data). Overall stroke prevalence during this period was an estimated 2.5% (NHANES, NHLBI tabulation; Table 14-1). • Prevalence of stroke in the United States increases with advancing age in both males and females (Chart 14-1). • According to data from the 2016 BRFSS (CDC)1: — 2.9% of males and 2.8% of females ≥18 years of age had a history of stroke; 2.7% of NH whites, 4.1% of NH blacks, 1.2% of Asian/Pacific Islanders, 2.3% of Hispanics (of any race), 5.3% of American Indian/Alaska Natives, and 4.9% of other races or multiracial people had a history of stroke. — Stroke prevalence in adults is 2.9% in the United States, with the lowest prevalence in South Dakota (1.9%) and the highest prevalence in Mississippi (4.5%). • Over the time period 2006 to 2010, data from BRFSS show that the overall self-reported stroke prevalence did not change. Older adults, blacks, people with lower levels of education, and people living in the southeastern United States had higher stroke prevalence.2 • Analysis of temporal trends in age-, sex- and race/ ethnicity-specific stroke prevalence rates from 2006 to 2010, according to BRFSS, revealed that stroke prevalence remained stable in individuals aged 18 to 44 and 45 to 64 years but had a declining trend among individuals ≥65 years old across the study period (−1.2%, P=0.09). From 2006 to 2010, stroke prevalence declined in males (−3.6%, P<0.01) while remaining stable in females across the study period, such that in more recent years, stroke prevalence was similar in both males and females. From 2006 to 2010, there were no statistically significant temporal trends in stroke prevalence by race/ethnicity.2 • The prevalence of stroke-related symptoms was found to be relatively high in a general population free of a prior diagnosis of stroke or TIA, which suggests that stroke may be underdiagnosed or that other conditions mimic stroke, or both. On the basis of data from 18 462 participants enrolled in a national cohort study, 17.8% of the Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 population >45 years of age reported at least 1 symptom. Stroke symptoms were more likely among blacks than whites, among those with lower income and lower educational attainment, and among those with fair to poor perceived health status. Symptoms also were more likely in participants with higher Framingham stroke risk scores (REGARDS, NINDS).3 • Projections show that by 2030, an additional 3.4 million US adults aged ≥18 years, representing 3.9% of the adult population, will have had a stroke, a 20.5% increase in prevalence from 2012. The highest increase (29%) is projected to be in white Hispanic males.4 • With the aging of the US population, prevalence of stroke survivors is projected to increase, especially among elderly females.5 Stroke Incidence (See Table 14-1 and Chart 14-2) • Each year, ≈795 000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke (Table  14-1). Approximately 610 000 of these are first attacks, and 185 000 are recurrent attacks (GCNKSS, NINDS, and NHLBI; GCNKSS and NINDS data for 1999 provided July 9, 2008; estimates compiled by NHLBI). • Of all strokes, 87% are ischemic and 10% are ICH strokes, whereas 3% are SAH strokes (GCNKSS, NINDS, 1999). • On average, every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke (AHA computation based on the latest available data). Temporal Trends • In the NIS, from 1995 to the period 2011 to 2012, rates of hospitalization for acute ischemic stroke almost doubled for males aged 18 to 34 and 35 to 44 years.6 Hospitalization rates for ICH and SAH remained stable, however, with the exception of declines among males and NH black patients aged 45 to 54 with SAH (see Stroke in the Young). • In the multicenter ARIC study of black and white adults, stroke incidence rates decreased from 1987 to 2011. The decreases varied across age groups but were similar across sex and race.7 • Data from the BASIC Project for the time period 2000 through 2010 demonstrated that ischemic stroke rates declined significantly in people aged ≥60 years but remained largely unchanged over time in those aged 45 to 59 years. — Rates of stroke decline did not differ significantly for NH whites and Mexican Americans overall in any age group; however, ethnic disparities in stroke rates persist between Mexican Americans and NH whites in the March 5, 2019 e227 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Stroke Prevalence (See Table 14-1 and Chart 14-1) Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 45- to 59-year-old and 60- to 74-year-old age groups.8 — Data from the BASIC Project showed that the age-, sex-, and ethnicity-adjusted incidence of ICH decreased from 2000 to 2010, from an annual incidence rate of 5.21 per 10 000 (95% CI, 4.36–6.24) to 4.30 per 10 000 (95% CI, 3.21–5.76).9 • Analysis of data from the FHS suggests that stroke incidence is declining over time in this largely white cohort. Data from 1950 to 1977, 1978 to 1989, and 1990 to 2004 showed that the ageadjusted incidence of first stroke per 1000 person-years in each of the 3 periods was 7.6, 6.2, and 5.3 in males and 6.2, 5.8, and 5.1 in females, respectively. Lifetime risk for incident stroke at 65 years of age decreased significantly in the latest data period compared with the first, from 19.5% to 14.5% in males and from 18.0% to 16.1% in females.10 Data from the Tromsø Study found that changes in cardiovascular risk factors accounted for 57% of the decrease in ischemic stroke incidence for the time period from 1995 to 2012.11 atherosclerotic stroke was 5.85 (95% CI, 1.82– 18.73); extracranial atherosclerotic stroke, 3.18 (95% CI, 1.42–7.13); lacunar stroke, 3.09 (95% CI, 1.86–5.11); and cardioembolic stroke, 1.58 (95% CI, 0.99–2.52). Among Hispanics compared with whites, the relative rate of intracranial atherosclerotic stroke was 5.00 (95% CI, 1.69– 14.76); extracranial atherosclerotic stroke, 1.71 (95% CI, 0.80–3.63); lacunar stroke, 2.32 (95% CI, 1.48–3.63); and cardioembolic stroke, 1.42 (95% CI, 0.97–2.09).15 • Among 4507 American Indian or Alaska Native participants without a prior stroke in the SHS from 1989 to 1992, the age- and sex-adjusted incidence of stroke through 2004 was 6.79 per 100 person-years, with 86% of incident strokes being ischemic.16 • In the REGARDS study, the increased risk of ICH with age differed between blacks and whites: there was a 2.25-fold (95% CI, 1.63–3.12) increase per decade older age in whites but no age association with ICH risk in blacks (HR, 1.09 [95% CI, 0.70–1.68] per decade older age).17 Race/Ethnicity • Annual age-adjusted incidence for first-ever stroke was higher in black individuals than white individuals in data collected in 1993 to 1994, 1999, and 2005 for each of the following stroke types: ischemic stroke, ICH, and SAH (Chart 14-2). • In the national REGARDS cohort, in 27 744 participants followed up for 4.4 years (2003–2007), the overall age- and sex-adjusted black/white IRR was 1.51, but for ages 45 to 54 years, it was 4.02, whereas for those ≥85 years of age, it was 0.86.12 Similar trends for decreasing black/white IRR with older age were seen in the GCNKSS.13 • The BASIC Project (NINDS) demonstrated an increased incidence of stroke among Mexican Americans compared with NH whites in a community in southeast Texas. The crude 3-year cumulative incidence (2000–2002) was 16.8 per 1000 in Mexican Americans and 13.6 per 1000 in NH whites. Specifically, Mexican Americans had a higher cumulative incidence of ischemic stroke than NH whites at younger ages (45–59 years of age: RR, 2.04 [95% CI, 1.55–2.69]; 60–74 years of age: RR, 1.58 [95% CI, 1.31–1.91]) but not at older ages (≥75 years of age: RR, 1.12 [95% CI, 0.94–1.32]). Mexican Americans also had a higher incidence of ICH and SAH than NH whites after adjustment for age.14 • The age-adjusted incidence of first ischemic stroke per 1000 was 0.88 in whites, 1.91 in blacks, and 1.49 in Hispanics according to data from NOMAS (NINDS) for 1993 to 1997. Among blacks, compared with whites, the RR of intracranial Sex • Each year, ≈55 000 more females than males have a stroke (GCNKSS, NINDS).18 • Females have a higher lifetime risk of stroke than males. In the FHS, lifetime risk of stroke among those 55 to 75 years of age was 1 in 5 for females (95% CI, 20%–21%) and ≈1 in 6 for males (95% CI, 14%–17%).19 • Age-specific incidence rates are substantially lower in females than males in younger and middle-age groups, but these differences narrow so that in the oldest age groups, incidence rates in females are approximately equal to or even higher than in males.5,20–24 • In the GCNKSS, sex-specific incidence rates between 1993 to 1994 and 2010 declined significantly for males but not for females. This trend was seen for all strokes and ischemic stroke but not for hemorrhagic stroke.25 e228 March 5, 2019 TIA: Prevalence, Incidence, and Prognosis • In a nationwide survey of US adults, the estimated prevalence of self-reported physician-diagnosed TIA increased with advancing age and was 2.3% overall, which translates to ≈5 million people. The true prevalence of TIA is likely to be greater, because many patients who experience neurological symptoms consistent with a TIA fail to report them to their healthcare provider.26 • A 2013 survey study of nearly 600 000 people in China led to a neurologist-confirmed TIA Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Recurrent Stroke • In the North Dublin Population Stroke Study, the cumulative 2-year stroke recurrence rate was 10.8%, and case fatality was 38.6%.39 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • Children with arterial ischemic stroke, particularly those with arteriopathy, remain at high risk for recurrent arterial ischemic stroke despite increased use of antithrombotic agents. The cumulative stroke recurrence rate was 6.8% (95% CI, 4.6%– 10%) at 1 month and 12% (95% CI, 8.5%–15%) at 1 year. The 1-year recurrence rate was 32% (95% CI, 18%–51%) for moyamoya, 25% (95% CI, 12%–48%) for transient cerebral arteriopathy, and 19% (95% CI, 8.5%–40%) for arterial dissection.40 • A meta-analysis of 13 studies derived from hospital-based or community-based stroke registries found a pooled cumulative stroke recurrence risk of 3.1% (95% CI, 1.7%–4.4%) at 30 days, 11.1% (95% CI, 9.0%–13.3%) at 1 year, 26.4% (95% CI, 20.1%–32.8%) at 5 years, and 39.2% (95% CI, 27.2%–51.2%) at 10 years.41 There was a temporal reduction in the 5-year risk of stroke recurrence from 32% to 16.2%, but substantial differences across studies in terms of case mix and definition of stroke recurrence were reported. • Among 6700 patients with first-ever ischemic stroke or ICH who survived the first 28 days in the Northern Sweden MONICA stroke registry from 1995 to 2008, the cumulative risk of recurrence was 6% at 1 year, 16% at 5 years, and 25% at 10 years.42 The risk of stroke recurrence decreased 36% between 1995 to 1998 and 2004 to 2008. Approximately 62% of all recurrent strokes after ICH (63 of 101) were ischemic. • Approximately 10% of participants with a prior stroke in the REGARDS study had a recurrent stroke during a mean follow-up of 6.8 years.43 Although black participants aged 45 to 75 years had an increased risk of incident stroke compared with white participants, there were no significant black/white differences in risk of recurrent stroke. • Using data for 12 392 patients aged 18 to 45 years who were hospitalized with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke and included in the 2013 National Readmissions Database, the rate of recurrent stroke per 100 000 index hospitalizations was 1814.0 at 30 days, 2611.1 at 60 days, and 2913.3 at 90 days.44 Among patients without vascular risk factors at the index stroke (ie, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, DM, smoking, AF/atrial flutter), rates per 100 000 hospitalizations were 1461.9 at 30 days, 2203.6 at 60 days, and 2534.9 at 90 days. DM was associated with greater risk of recurrent stroke in multivariable analyses (HR, 1.5 [95% CI, 1.22–1.84]). • In a meta-analysis of 34 studies published through the end of 2016 and including a total of 73 184 patients with either ischemic stroke or TIA, the March 5, 2019 e229 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 prevalence of 1.03 per 1000 people, with a slightly higher prevalence in females (1.15) than males (0.92).27 • In an Italian community-based registry (2007 to 2009), the crude TIA incidence rate was 0.52 per 1000, and in a population-based registry from Dijon, France (2013–2015), the incidence was 0.61 per 1000.28 In China, 2013 TIA incidence was 0.24 per 1000 person-years.27 • Incidence of TIA increases with age and varies by sex and race/ethnicity. Males, blacks, and Mexican Americans have higher rates of TIA than their female and NH white counterparts.14,29 Conversely, in China, incidence was slightly higher in females (0.26 per 1000 person-years) than males (0.21).27 • Approximately 12% of all strokes are heralded by a TIA.30 • TIAs confer a substantial short-term risk of stroke, hospitalization for CVD events, and death. Of 1707 TIA patients evaluated in the EDs of Kaiser Permanente Northern California from 1997 to 1998, 180 (11%) experienced a stroke within 90 days, and 91 (5%) had a stroke within 2 days. Predictors of stroke included age >60 years, DM, focal symptoms of weakness or speech impairment, and symptoms that lasted >10 minutes.31 • Meta-analyses of cohorts of patients with TIA have shown the short-term risk of stroke after TIA to be ≈3% to 10% at 2 days and 9% to 17% at 90 days.32,33 • Individuals who have a TIA and survive the initial high-risk period have a 10-year stroke risk of roughly 19% and a combined 10-year stroke, MI, or vascular death risk of 43% (4% per year).34 • In the GCNKSS, the 1-year mortality rate after a TIA was 12%.29 • In the community-based Oxford Vascular Study, among patients with TIA, disability levels increased from 14% (modified Rankin scale >2) before the TIA to 23% at 5 years after the TIA (P=0.002). In this same study, the 5-year risk of institutionalization after TIA was 11%.35 • In a meta-analysis of 47 studies,36 it was estimated that approximately one-third of TIA patients have an acute lesion present on diffusion-weighted MRI and thus would be classified as having had a stroke under a tissue-based case definition37,38; however, substantial between-study heterogeneity was noted. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES annual risk of recurrent stroke was 4.26% (95% CI, 3.43%–5.09%).45 Risk of stroke recurrence decreased with longer follow-up duration but did not vary over time or according to type of ischemic event. Risk was higher in RCTs (4.58% [95% CI, 3.26%–5.91%]) and hospital-based studies (4.54% [95% CI, 3.35%–5.72%]) than in community-based studies (2.55% [95% CI, 0.50%– 4.60%]). The annual risk was 0.77% (95% CI, 0.45%–1.10%) for fatal stroke and 2.92% (95% CI, 2.22%–3.62%) for nonfatal stroke. Stroke Mortality (See Table 14-1 and Charts 14-3 through 14-6) Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 See “Factors Influencing the Decline in Stroke Mortality: A Statement From the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association”46 for more in-depth coverage of factors contributing to the decline in stroke mortality over the past several decades. • In 201647,48: — On average, every 3 minutes 42 seconds, someone died of a stroke. — Stroke accounted for ≈1 of every 19 deaths in the United States. — When considered separately from other CVDs, stroke ranks fifth among all causes of death, behind diseases of the heart, cancer, CLRD, and unintentional injuries/accidents. — The number of deaths with stroke as an underlying cause was 142 142 (Table  14-1); the age-adjusted death rate for stroke as an underlying cause of death was 37.3 per 100 000, whereas the age-adjusted rate for any mention of stroke as a cause of death was 62.6 per 100 000. — Approximately 62% of stroke deaths occurred outside of an acute care hospital. — In 2016, NH black males and females had higher age-adjusted death rates for stroke than NH white, NH Asian, NH Indian or Alaska Native, and Hispanic males and females in the United States (Chart 14-3). — More females than males die of stroke each year because of a larger number of elderly females than males. Females accounted for 58% of US stroke deaths in 2016. • Conclusions about changes in stroke death rates from 2006 to 2016 are as follows47: — The age-adjusted stroke death rate decreased 16.7% (from 44.8 per 100 000 to 37.3 per 100  000), whereas the actual number of stroke deaths increased 3.7% (from 137 119 deaths to 142 142 deaths). e230 March 5, 2019 • • • • — The decline in age-adjusted stroke death rates for males and females was similar (−17.0% and −16.9%, respectively). — Crude stroke death rates declined most among people aged 65 to 74 years (−19.9%; from 94.9 to 76.0 per 100 000), 75 to 84 years (−20.5%; from 333.9 to 265.5 per 100 000), and ≥85 years (−14.0%; from 1131.7 to 972.9 per 100 000). By comparison, crude stroke death rates declined more modestly among those aged 25 to 34 years (0%; 1.3 and 1.3 per 100 000), 35 to 44 years (−9.8%; 5.1 to 4.6 per 100 000), 45 to 54 years (−14.4%; 14.6 to 12.5 per 100 000), and 55 to 64 years (−9.7%; 32.9 and 29.7 per 100  000). Despite the improvements noted since 2006, there has been a recent flattening or increase in death rates among all age groups (Charts 14-4 and 14-5). — Age-adjusted stroke death rates declined by ≈14% or more among all racial/ethnic groups; however, in 2016, rates remained higher among NH blacks (51.9 per 100 000; change since 2006: −19.3%) than among NH whites (36.1 per 100 000; −15.9%), NH Asians/Pacific Islanders (31.0 per 100 000; −21.5%), NH American Indians/Alaska Natives (30.7 per 100 000; −20.7%), and Hispanics (32.1 per 100 000; −13.7%). There are substantial geographic disparities in stroke mortality, with higher rates in the southeastern United States, known as the “stroke belt” (Chart 14-6). This area is usually defined to include the 8 southern states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and Arkansas. These geographic differences have existed since at least 1940, and despite some minor shifts, they persist.49 Historically, the overall average stroke mortality has been ≈30% higher in the stroke belt than in the rest of the nation and ≈40% higher in the stroke “buckle” (North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia).46 The risk of dementia is also increased in the Southeastern United States, the geographic area of excess stroke risk.50,51 More recent analyses of the geographic disparities determined that stroke risks are highest for residents of the stroke belt who were born and resided in the Southeast for the first 2 decades of their life.52 On the basis of pooled data from several large studies, the probability of death within 1 year or 5 years after a stroke was highest in individuals ≥75 years of age (Charts 14-7 and 14-8). The probability of death within 1 year of a stroke was lowest Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al • • Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • • Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 increases among the population aged ≥65 years. Moreover, the trend-based projection method reveals that the disparity in stroke deaths among NH blacks compared with NH whites could increase from an RR of 1.10 (95% CI, 1.08–1.13) in 2012 to 1.30 (95% CI, 0.45–2.44) in 2030.55 Stroke Risk Factors For prevalence and other information on any of these specific risk factors, refer to the specific risk factor chapters. • In analyses using data from the GBD Study, ≈90% of the stroke risk could be attributed to modifiable risk factors, such as HBP, obesity, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and renal dysfunction, and 74% could be attributed to behavioral risk factors, such as smoking, sedentary lifestyle, and an unhealthy diet.56 Globally, 29% of the risk of stroke was attributable to air pollution. High BP (See Chapter 8 for more information.) • BP is a powerful determinant of risk for both ischemic stroke and intracranial hemorrhage. The evidence-based 2017 “ACC/AHA/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/ AGS/APhA/ASH/ASPC/NMA/PCNA Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults” recommends intensive BP control for primary and secondary stroke prevention. The guideline proposes a target BP of <130/80 mm Hg.57 The recommendations are supported by an extensive evidence document accompanying the guideline.58 • In a recent meta-analysis, 9 trials showed highstrength evidence that BP control to <150/90 mm Hg reduces stroke (RR, 0.74 [95% CI, 0.65– 0.84]), and 6 trials yielded low- to moderatestrength evidence that lower targets (≤140/85 mm Hg) are associated with significant decreases in stroke (RR, 0.79 [95% CI, 0.59–0.99]).59 • A recent special report identified the highly significant and global implications of the hypertension treatment and control clinical guidelines on stroke risk reduction around the world.60 — There was agreement across meta-analyses that intensive BP lowering appears to be most beneficial for reduction in risk of stroke.61–63 — Median SBP declined 16 mm Hg between 1959 and 2010 for different age groups in association with large accelerated reductions in stroke mortality.46 In a meta-analysis of clinical trials, antihypertensive therapy was associated with an average decline of 41% (95% CI, 33%–48%) in stroke incidence March 5, 2019 e231 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES • in black males aged 45 to 64 years (Chart 14-7). The probability of death within 5 years of a stroke was lowest for white males aged 45 to 64 years (Chart 14-9). In examining trends in stroke mortality by US census divisions from 1999 to 2007 for people ≥45 years of age, the rate of decline varied by geographic region and racial/ethnic group. Among black and white females and white males, rates declined by ≥2% annually in every census division, but among black males, rates declined little in the East and West South Central divisions.53 On the basis of national death statistics for the time period 1990 to 2009, stroke mortality rates among American Indian and Alaska Native people were higher than among whites for both males and females in contract health services delivery area counties in the United States and were highest in the youngest age groups (35–44 years old). Stroke mortality rates and the rate ratios for American Indians/Alaska Natives to whites varied by region, with the lowest in the Southwest and the highest in Alaska. Starting in 2001, rates among American Indian/Alaska Native people decreased in all regions.54 Data from the ARIC study (1987–2011; 4 US cities) showed that the cumulative all-cause mortality rate after a stroke was 10.5% at 30 days, 21.2% at 1 year, 39.8% at 5 years, and 58.4% at the end of 24 years of follow-up. Mortality rates were higher after an incident hemorrhagic stroke (67.9%) than after ischemic stroke (57.4%). Age-adjusted mortality after an incident stroke decreased over time (absolute decrease of 8.1 deaths per 100 strokes after 10 years), which was mainly attributed to the decrease in mortality among those aged ≤65 years (absolute decrease of 14.2 deaths per 100 strokes after 10 years).7 Data from the BASIC Project showed there was no change in ICH case fatality or long-term mortality from 2000 to 2010 in a South Texas community. Yearly age-, sex-, and ethnicity-adjusted 30-day case fatality ranged from a low of 28.3% (95% CI, 19.9%–40.3%) in 2006 to 46.5% (95% CI, 35.5%–60.8%) in 2008.9 Projections of stroke mortality from 2012 to 2030 differ based on what factors are included in the forecasting.55 Conventional projections that only incorporate expected population growth and aging reveal that the number of stroke deaths in 2030 may increase by ≈50% compared with the number of stroke deaths in 2012. However, if previous stroke mortality trends are also incorporated into the forecasting, the number of stroke deaths among the entire population is projected to remain stable through 2030, with potential Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 with SBP reductions of 10 mm Hg or DBP reductions of 5 mm Hg.64 • Three recent additional meta-analyses65–67 were consistent with the results of the aforementioned studies; the more intense BP-lowering strategy was associated with a significant reduction in the cumulative risk of stroke. Taken together, the evidence from these meta-analyses suggests that SBP <130 mm Hg may be most clinically advantageous BP target in the prevention of stroke. • Risk prediction models identify elevated BP as a key parameter in the assessment of cardiovascular and stroke risk.68 — People with DM with BP <120/80 mm Hg have approximately half the lifetime risk of stroke of diabetics with hypertension. The treatment and lowering of BP among hypertensive individuals with DM was associated with a significant reduction in stroke risk.69,70 — A review identified the benefit of intense BP reduction and reduced stroke outcome risks in recent clinical trials.71 Combined results from SPRINT and ACCORD demonstrated that intensive BP control (<120 mm  Hg) compared with standard treatment (<140 mm Hg) resulted in a significantly lower risk of stroke (RR, 0.75 [95% CI, 0.58–0.97]).69 • Cross-sectional baseline data from the SPS3 trial showed that more than half of all patients with symptomatic lacunar stroke had uncontrolled hypertension at 2.5 months after stroke.72 • A meta-analysis of 19 prospective cohort studies (including 762 393 participants) found that prehypertension is associated with incident stroke. The risk is particularly noted in those with BP values in the higher prehypertension range.73 • Several studies have shown significantly lower rates of recurrent stroke with lower BPs. Most recently, the BP-reduction component of the SPS3 trial showed that targeting an SBP <130 mm Hg (versus a higher group at 130–149 mm Hg) was likely to reduce recurrent stroke by ≈20% (HR, 0.81 [95% CI, 0.64–1.03]; P=0.08) and significantly reduced ICH by two-thirds (HR, 0.37 [95% CI, 0.14–0.89]; P=0.03) compared with an SBP goal of 130 to 149 mm Hg.74 • Results from the SPS3 study showed the lowest risk of events was observed at an SBP of 120 to 128 mm Hg and a DBP of 65 to 70 mm Hg.75 • In the Ethnic/Racial Variations of Intracerebral Hemorrhage study, both treated and untreated hypertension conferred a greater risk of ICH among blacks (treated: OR, 3.02 [95% CI, 2.16– 4.22]; untreated: OR, 12.46 [95% CI, 8.08– 19.20]) and Hispanics (treated: OR, 2.50 [95% CI, 1.73–3.62]; untreated: OR, 10.95 [95% CI, e232 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 6.58–18.23]) compared with whites (treated: OR, 1.57 [95% CI, 1.24–1.98]; untreated: OR, 8.79 [95% CI, 5.66–13.66]), as well as among blacks compared with whites and Hispanics (P for interaction <0.0001).76 • In the SPS3 trial, black participants were more likely to have SBP ≥150 mm Hg at both study entry (40%) and end-study visit (17%; mean follow-up, 3.7 years) than whites (9%) and Hispanics (11%) at end-study visit.77 Diabetes Mellitus (See Chapter 9 for more information.) • DM increases ischemic stroke incidence at all ages, but this risk is most prominent (risk ratio >5) before 65 years of age in both blacks and whites. Overall, ischemic stroke patients with DM are younger, more likely to be black, and more likely to have HBP, MI, and high cholesterol than nondiabetic patients.78 • The association between DM and stroke risk differs between sexes. A systematic review of 64 cohort studies representing 775 385 individuals and 12 539 strokes revealed that the pooled, fully adjusted RR of stroke associated with DM was 2.28 (95% CI, 1.93–2.69) in females and 1.83 (95% CI, 1.60–2.08) in males. Compared with males with DM, females with DM had a 27% greater RR for stroke when baseline differences in other major cardiovascular risk factors were taken into account (pooled ratio of RR, 1.27 [95% CI, 1.10–1.46]; I2=0%).79 • Prediabetes, defined as impaired glucose tolerance or a combination of impaired fasting glucose and impaired glucose tolerance, may be associated with a higher future risk of stroke, but the RRs are modest. A meta-analysis of 15 prospective cohort studies including 760 925 participants revealed that when prediabetes was defined as fasting glucose of 110 to 125 mg/dL (5 studies), the adjusted RR for stroke was 1.21 (95% CI, 1.02–1.44; P=0.03).80 • DM is an independent risk factor for stroke recurrence; a meta-analysis of 18 studies involving 43  899 participants with prior stroke revealed higher stroke recurrence in patients with DM than in those without (HR, 1.45 [95% CI, 1.32–1.59]).81 • A Swedish population-based stroke registry of 12 375 first-ever stroke patients 25 to 74 years old who were followed up to 23 years found that patients with DM at stroke onset (21%) had a higher risk of death than patients without DM (adjusted HR, 1.67 [95% CI, 1.58–1.76]).82 The reduced survival of stroke patients with DM was more pronounced in females (P=0.02) and younger individuals (P<0.001). Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Disorders of Heart Rhythm (See Chapter 16 for more information.) • AF is a powerful risk factor for stroke, independently increasing risk ≈5-fold throughout all ages. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 The percentage of strokes attributable to AF increases steeply from 1.5% at 50 to 59 years of age to 23.5% at 80 to 89 years of age.89,90 • An analysis from the FHS demonstrated that the risk of stroke associated with AF declined by 73% in the 50 years from 1958 to 2007.91 However, analysis from the Olmsted County, MN, database suggests that AF-associated stroke risk has not changed over the past decade (from 2000 to 2010).92 • Because AF is often asymptomatic93,94 and likely frequently undetected clinically,95 the stroke risk attributed to AF could be substantially underestimated.96 Screening for AF in patients with cryptogenic stroke or TIA by use of outpatient telemetry for 21 to 30 days has resulted in an AF detection rate of 12% to 23%.95–97 • In an RCT among patients with cryptogenic stroke, the cumulative incidence of AF detected with an implantable cardiac monitor was 30% by 3 years. Approximately 80% of the first AF episodes were asymptomatic.98 • Among 2580 participants ≥65 years of age with hypertension in whom a cardiac rhythm device that included an atrial lead was implanted, 35% developed subclinical tachyarrhythmias (defined as an atrial rate ≥190 beats per minute that lasted ≥6 minutes). These subclinical events were associated with a 2.5-fold increased risk of ischemic stroke or systemic embolism. The authors estimated that subclinical atrial tachyarrhythmias were associated with a 13% PAR for stroke or systemic embolism.99 • An analysis of patients from the Veterans Administration showed that among patients with device-documented AF, the presence of relatively brief amounts of AF raised the short-term risk of stroke 4- to 5-fold. This risk was highest in the initial 5 to 10 days after the episode of AF and declined rapidly after longer periods.100 • Important risk factors for stroke in the setting of AF include advancing age, hypertension, HF, DM, previous stroke or TIA, vascular disease, renal dysfunction, and female sex.84,101–104 Additional biomarkers, including high levels of troponin and BNP, are associated with an increased risk of stroke in the setting of AF in models adjusted for well-established clinical characteristics.105 • In patients with AF on anticoagulation, presence of persistent AF versus paroxysmal AF is associated with higher risk of stroke.106,107 • A significant obesity paradox has been noted for stroke risk among AF patients in a meta-analysis of RCTs with newer oral anticoagulant trials such that overweight to obese participants had lower March 5, 2019 e233 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • In a meta-analysis of 11 RCTs that included 56 161 patients with type 2 DM and 1835 stroke cases, those who were randomized to intensive glucose control did not have a reduction in stroke risk compared with those with conventional glucose control (RR, 0.94 [95% CI, 0.84–1.06]; P=0.33; I2 P=0.20); however, there was a 10% reduction in all MI (RR, 0.90 [95% CI, 0.820.98]; P=0.02; I2 P=0.20).83 • A meta-analysis of 40 RCTs of BP lowering among 100 354 participants with DM revealed a lower risk of stroke (combined RR, 0.73 [95% CI, 0.64– 0.83]; absolute risk reduction, 4.06 [95% CI, 2.53–5.40]).84 • A subsequent meta-analysis of 28 RCTs involving 96 765 participants with DM revealed that a decrease in SBP by 10 mm Hg was associated with a lower risk of stroke (RR from 21 studies, 0.74 [95% CI, 0.66–0.83]). Significant interactions were observed, with lower RRs (RR, 0.71 [95% CI, 0.63–0.80]) observed among trials with mean baseline SBP ≥140 mm Hg and no significant associations among trials with baseline SBP <140 mm Hg (RR, 0.90 [95% CI, 0.69–1.17]). The associations between BP lowering and stroke risk reduction were present for both the achieved SBP of <130 mm Hg and the ≥130 mm Hg stratum.85 • The ACCORD study showed that in patients with type 2 DM, targeting SBP to <120 mm Hg did not reduce the rate of cardiovascular events compared with subjects in whom the SBP target was <140 mm Hg, except for the end point of stroke, for which intensive therapy reduced the risk of any stroke (HR, 0.59 [95% CI, 0.39–0.89]) and nonfatal stroke (HR, 0.63 [95% CI, 0.41–0.96]).70 • ONTARGET revealed that in both patients with and without DM, the adjusted risk of stroke continued to decrease down to achieved SBP values of 115 mm Hg, whereas there was no benefit for other fatal or nonfatal cardiovascular outcomes below an SBP of 130 mm Hg.86 • In NOMAS, duration of DM was associated with ischemic stroke risk (adjusted HR per year with DM, 1.03 [95% CI, 1.02–1.04]).87 • The ATRIA Study demonstrated that the duration of DM is a stronger predictor of ischemic stroke than glycemic control for patients with DM and AF.88 Duration of DM ≥3 years was associated with an increased rate of ischemic stroke (HR, 1.74 [95% CI, 1.10–2.76]) compared with a duration of <3 years. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al risk of stroke and systemic embolism.108 However, this relationship was not observed in the observational studies.109 • Other cardiac arrhythmias and ECG findings associated with an increased risk of stroke include paroxysmal SVT; short, irregular SVTs without P waves; short-run atrial tachyarrhythmia (episodes of supraventricular ectopic beats <5 seconds); PR interval prolongation >200 ms; abnormal P-wave axis (any value outside 0° to 75° using 12-lead ECGs); elevated P-wave terminal force; and maximal P-wave area.110 • Left atrial enlargement is associated with AF, causing the 2 conditions to often coexist. A systematic review of 9 cohort studies including 67 875 participants revealed that those with left atrial enlargement in the setting of sinus rhythm had stroke rates ranging from 0.64 to 2.06 per 100 person-years. Two studies found potential indications of modification by sex, with only positive associations observed in females.111 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 High Blood Cholesterol and Other Lipids (See Chapter 7 for more information.) • Overall, the association of each cholesterol subfraction with total stroke has shown inconsistent results, and the data are limited on associations with specific ischemic stroke subtypes. Further research is needed to identify the association of cholesterol with ischemic stroke subtypes, as well as the association of lobar versus deep ICH.112–116 For clarity, results for different types of cholesterol (TC, subfractions) are described in this section. • An association between TC and ischemic stroke has been found in some prospective studies117–119 but not others.112,113,116 In the Women’s Pooling Project, including those <55 years of age without CVD, TC was associated with an increased risk of stroke at the highest quintile (mean cholesterol 7.6 mmol/L) in black (RR, 2.58 [95% CI, 1.05–6.32]) but not white (RR, 1.47 [95% CI, 0.57–3.76]) females.114 An association of elevated TC with risk of stroke was noted to be present in those 40 to 49 years old and 50 to 59 years old but not in other age groups in the Prospective Studies Collaboration.115 In a recent meta-analysis of data from 61 cohorts, TC was only weakly associated with risk of stroke, with no significant difference between males and females (HR [95% CI] for ischemic stroke per 1 mmol/L higher TC: 1.01 [0.98–1.05] in females and 1.03 [1.00–1.05] in males).120 • Elevated TC is inversely associated in multiple studies with hemorrhagic stroke. In a meta-analysis of 23 prospective cohort studies, 1 mmol higher TC was associated with a 15% lower e234 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 risk of hemorrhagic stroke (HR, 0.85 [95% CI, 0.80–0.91]).121 • Data from the Honolulu Heart Program/NHLBI found that in Japanese males 71 to 93 years of age, low concentrations of HDL-C were more likely to be associated with a future risk of thromboembolic stroke than were high concentrations.122 However, a meta-analysis of 23 studies performed in the Asia-Pacific region showed no significant association between low HDL-C and stroke risk,123 although another meta-analysis without geographic restriction demonstrated a protective association of HDL-C with stroke.116 A Finnish study of 27 703 males and 30 532 females followed up for >20 years for ischemic stroke found an independent inverse association of HDL-C with the risks of total and ischemic stroke in females.113 In the CHS, higher HDL-C was associated with a lower risk of ischemic stroke in males but not in females.124 In the SHS, a possible interaction was noted between DM status and HDL-C for risk of stroke such that higher HDL-C was protective against stroke risk in patients with DM (HR per 1-SD higher HDL-C, 0.72 [95% CI, 0.53–0.97]) but not in those without DM (HR per 1-SD higher HDL-C, 0.93 [95% CI, 0.69–1.26]).125 In a recent meta-analysis, no significant association was observed between HDL-C levels and risk of hemorrhagic stroke.121 • Data from the Dallas Heart Study suggest that higher HDL-C efflux capacity is strongly associated with lower risk of stroke.126 • In an analysis by the Emerging Risk Factors Collaboration of individual records on 302 430 people without initial vascular disease from 68 long-term prospective studies, HR for ischemic stroke was 1.12 (95% CI, 1.04–1.20) for non– HDL-C in analyses using the lowest quantile as the referent group127 and 0.93 (95% CI, 0.84– 1.02) for HDL-C. In the Women’s Health Study, LDL-C was associated with an increased risk of stroke,117 and LDL-C may have a stronger association for large-artery atherosclerotic subtype.128 In a pooled analysis of CHS and ARIC, low LDL­ C (<158.8 mg/dL) was associated with an increased risk of ICH.129 • Among 13  951 patients in the Copenhagen Heart Study followed up for 33 years for ischemic stroke, increasing stepwise levels of nonfasting triglycerides were associated with increased risk of ischemic stroke in both males and females,130 although in ARIC, the Physician’s Health Study, and the SHS, there was no association.125,131,132 In the Rotterdam Study (N=9068), increasing quartiles of serum triglycerides were associated with a reduced risk of ICH.133 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Smoking/Tobacco Use (See Chapter 3 for more information.) • Current smokers have a 2 to 4 times increased risk of stroke compared with nonsmokers or those who have quit for >10 years.135,136 • Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for ischemic stroke and SAH.135–137 • Smoking is perhaps the most important modifiable risk factor in preventing SAH, with the highest PAR (38%–43%) of any SAH risk factor.138 • In a large Danish cohort study, among people with AF, smoking was associated with a higher risk of ischemic stroke/arterial thromboembolism or death, even after adjustment for other traditional risk factors.139 • Although some studies have reported a doseresponse relationship between smoking and risk of stroke across old and young age groups,137,140 a recent meta-analysis of 141 cohort studies showed that low cigarette consumption (≈1 cigarette per day) carries a risk of developing stroke as large as 50% of that of high cigarette consumption (≈20 cigarette per day).141 This is much higher than what would be predicted from a linear or log-linear dose-response relationship between smoking and risk of stroke.141 • A meta-analysis that compared pooled data of almost 4 million smokers and nonsmokers found a similar risk of stroke associated with current smoking in females and males.142 • Discontinuation of smoking has been shown to reduce stroke risk across sex, race, and age groups.140,142 • Smoking may impact the effect of other stroke risk factors on stroke risk. For example, a synergistic effect on the risk of stroke appears to exist between smoking and SBP143 and oral contraceptives.144,145 • Exposure to secondhand smoke, also termed passive smoking or secondhand tobacco smoke, is a risk factor for stroke. — Meta-analyses have estimated a pooled RR of 1.25 for exposure to spousal smoking (or nearest equivalent) and risk of stroke. A dose-response relationship between exposure to secondhand smoke and stroke risk was also reported.146,147 — Data from REGARDS found that after adjustment for other stroke risk factors, the risk of overall stroke was 30% higher Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 among nonsmokers who had secondhand smoke exposure during adulthood (95% CI, 2%–67%).148 — Data from another large-scale prospective cohort study of females in Japan showed that secondhand tobacco smoke exposure at home during adulthood was associated with an increased risk of stroke mortality in those aged ≥80 years (HR, 1.24 [95% CI, 1.05–1.46]). Overall, the increased risk was most evident for SAH (HR, 1.66 [95% CI, 1.02–2.70]) in all age groups.149 — A study using NHANES data found that individuals with a prior stroke have a greater odds of having been exposed to secondhand smoke (OR, 1.46 [95% CI, 1.05–2.03]), and secondhand smoke exposure was associated with a 2-fold increase in mortality among stroke survivors compared with stroke survivors without the exposure (age-adjusted mortality rate: 96.4±20.8 versus 56.7±4.8 per 100 person-years; P=0.026).150 • The FINRISK study found a strong association between current smoking and SAH compared with nonsmokers (HR, 2.77 [95% CI, 2.22–3.46]) and reported a dose-dependent and cumulative association with SAH risk that was highest in females who were heavy smokers.151 • Use of smokeless tobacco is associated with an increased risk of fatal stroke. — In recent meta-analyses of studies from Europe, North America, and Asia, adult everusers of smokeless tobacco had a higher risk of fatal stroke (OR, 1.39 [95% CI, 1.29–1.49]).152,153 — No association has been reported between use of smokeless tobacco and nonfatal stroke.152 Physical Inactivity (See Chapter 4 for more information.) • Over a mean follow-up of 17 years, the ARIC study found a significant trend among AfricanAmericans toward reduced incidence of stroke with increasing level of PA; a similar trend was observed for whites in the study, although it was not statistically significant. Data from this study showed that although the highest levels of activity were most protective, even modest levels of PA appeared to be beneficial.154 • Among individuals >80 years of age in NOMAS, physical inactivity was associated with higher risk of stroke (physical inactivity versus PA: HR, 1.60 [95% CI, 1.05–2.42]).155 • In the CHS, a greater amount of leisure-time PA (across quintiles, Ptrend=0.001), as well as exercise March 5, 2019 e235 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES • A mendelian randomization study of lipid genetics suggested an increased risk of large-artery ischemic stroke with increased LDL and a lower risk of small-vessel ischemic stroke with increased HDL.134 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 intensity (categories: high, moderate, low versus none, Ptrend<0.001), were both associated with lower risk of stroke among individuals >65 years of age. The relation between greater PA and lower risk of stroke was even observed in individuals ≥75 years of age.155a • In the Cooper Center Longitudinal Study of participants who underwent evaluation at the Cooper Clinic in Dallas, TX, investigators found that cardiorespiratory fitness in mid-life as measured by exercise treadmill testing was inversely associated with risk of stroke in older age, including in models that were adjusted for the interim development of stroke risk factors such as DM, hypertension, and AF.156 • Similarly, a prospective study of young Swedish males demonstrated that the highest compared with the lowest tertile of fitness (HR, 1.70 [95% CI, 1.50–1.93]) and lower muscle strength (HR, 1.39 [95% CI, 1.27–1.53]) were associated with higher risk of stroke over 42 years of follow-up.157 • Several recent prospective studies found associations of PA and stroke risk in females. — In the Million Women Study, a prospective cohort study among females in England and Scotland, over an average follow-up of 9 years, self-report of any PA at baseline was associated with reduced risk of any stroke, as well as stroke subtypes; however, more frequent or strenuous activity was not associated with increased protection against stroke.158 — Similarly, a low level of leisure-time PA was associated with a 1.5 times higher risk of stroke and a 2.4 times higher risk of fatal stroke compared with intermediate to high levels of activity in a cohort of ≈1500 Swedish females followed up for up to 32 years.159 — The EPIC-Heidelberg cohort included 25 000 males and females and identified stroke outcomes over a mean of 13 years of follow-up. Among females, participation in any level of PA was associated with a nearly 50% reduction in stroke risk compared with inactivity; no similar pattern was seen for males.160 • A dose-response effect was seen for total number of hours spent walking per week, and increased walking time was associated with reduced risk of incident stroke among 4000 males in the British Regional Heart Study. Those reporting ≥22 hours of walking per week had one-third the risk of incident stroke as those who walked <4 hours per week. No clear association between stroke and walking speed or distance walked was seen in this study.161 e236 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 • Recent studies have also demonstrated a significant association between sedentary time duration and risk of CVD including stroke, independent of PA levels.162,163 In the REGARDS study, screen time >4 h/d was associated with 37% higher risk (HR, 1.37 [95% CI, 1.10–1.71]) of stroke over a 7-year follow-up.164 • In a population-based study of 74 913 Japanese people aged 50 to 79 years and without histories of CVD or cancer, there was a nonlinear dose-response relationship between daily total PA and stroke risk. Individuals with moderate levels of total PA had the lowest risk of total stroke (HR, 0.83 [95% CI, 0.75– 0.93]), hemorrhagic stroke (HR, 0.79 [95% CI, 0.66–0.94]), and ischemic stroke (HR, 0.79 [95% CI, 0.69–0.90]). The associations of total PA level with hemorrhagic stroke showed a U or J shape, and that with ischemic stroke showed a L shape.165 Nutrition (See Chapter 5 for more information.) • Adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet that was higher in nuts and olive oil was associated with a reduced risk of stroke (diet with nuts: HR, 0.54 [95% CI, 0.35–0.82]; diet with olive oil: HR, 0.65 [95% CI, 0.44–0.95]; Mediterranean diets combined versus control: HR, 0.58 [95% CI, 0.42– 0.82]) in an RCT conducted in Spain.165a • In the Nurses Health and Health Professionals Follow-up Studies, each 1-serving increase in sugar-sweetened soda beverage was associated with a 13% increased risk of ischemic stroke, and each 1-serving increase in low-calorie or diet soda was associated with a 7% increased risk of ischemic stroke and a 27% increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke.166 • A meta-analysis of >94 000 people with 34 817 stroke events demonstrated that eating ≥5 servings of fish per week versus eating <1 serving per week was associated with a 12% reduction in stroke risk; however, these results were not consistent across all cohort studies.167 • According to registry data from Sweden, people eating ≥7 servings of fruits and vegetables per day had a 19% reduced risk of stroke compared with those eating only 1 serving per day among people who did not have hypertension.168 Results from 2 prospective cohorts from Sweden, comprising 74 404 males and females 45 to 83 years of age free of stroke at baseline, found that high adherence to the modified DASH diet is associated with a reduced risk of ischemic stroke (RR, 0.86 [95% CI, 0.78–0.94] for the highest versus lowest quartile of diet adherence).169 • A Nordic diet, including fish, apples and pears, cabbages, root vegetables, rye bread, and Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 potassium intake, there was a 10% reduction in stroke risk (RR, 0.90 [95% CI, 0.84–0.96]).178 • A systematic meta-analysis from 19 independent cohort samples from 13 studies determined a higher salt intake was associated with greater risk of stroke (pooled RR, 1.23 [95% CI, 1.06 to 1.43]), with no significant evidence of publication bias.179 • A meta-analysis of 8 studies (N=280 174) indicated an inverse association between flavonol intake and stroke (summary RR, 0.86 [95% CI, 0.75– 0.99]). An increase in flavonol intake of 20 mg/d was associated with a 14% decrease in the risk for developing stroke (summary RR, 0.86 [95% CI, 0.77–0.96]). Subgroup analyses suggested an inverse association between highest flavonol intake and stroke risk among males (summary RR, 0.74 [95% CI, 0.56–0.97]) but not females (summary RR, 0.99 [95% CI, 0.85–1.16]).180 • In a population of Chinese adults, folate therapy combined with enalapril was associated with a significant reduction in ischemic stroke risk (HR, 0.76 [95% CI, 0.64–0.91]). Although the US population is not as likely to be at risk of folate deficiency because of folate fortification of grains, this study demonstrates the importance of adequate folate levels for stroke prevention.181 • A study using Framingham data found that recent consumption and an increased cumulative intake of artificially sweetened soft drinks was associated with a higher risk of stroke, with the strongest association observed for ischemic stroke; no association was observed for sugary beverages or sugar-sweetened soft drinks.182 Family History and Genetics • Ischemic stroke is a heritable disease; family history of stroke is associated with increased risk of ischemic stroke, stroke subtypes, and carotid atherosclerosis.183 • In the Family Heart Study, the adjusted ORs of stroke for a positive paternal and maternal history of stroke were 2.0 and 1.4, respectively, with similar patterns seen in African Americans and European Americans.184 • Heritability of stroke appears to play a larger role in strokes that occur in younger people.185 • Genetic factors appear to be more important in large-artery and small-vessel stroke than in cryptogenic or cardioembolic stroke.185 • Genetic studies have identified genetic variants associated with risk of ischemic stroke, with distinct genetic associations186 for different stroke subtypes. — For example, variants in the paired-like homeodomain transcription factor 2 (PITX2) March 5, 2019 e237 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 oatmeal, was associated with a decreased risk of stroke among 55 338 males and females (HR, 0.86 [95% CI, 0.76–0.98] for high versus low diet adherence).170 • A meta-analysis of case-control, prospective cohort studies and an RCT investigating the association between olive oil consumption and the risk of stroke (N=38 673 participants) revealed a reduction in stroke risk (RR, 0.74 [95% CI, 0.60–0.92]).171 • A meta-analysis of 10 prospective cohort studies including 314 511 nonoverlapping individuals revealed that higher MUFA intake was not associated with risk of overall stroke (RR, 0 .86 [95% CI, 0.74–1.00]) or risk of ischemic stroke (RR, 0.92 [95% CI, 0.79–1.08]) but was associated with a reduced risk of hemorrhagic stroke (RR, 0.68 [95% CI, 0.49–0.96]).172 • A meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies evaluating the impact of dairy intake on CVD noted that total dairy intake and calcium from dairy were associated with an inverse summary RR estimate for stroke (0.91 [95% CI, 0.83–0.99] and 0.69 [95% CI, 0.60–0.81], respectively).173 • A meta-analysis of 20 prospective cohort studies of the association between nut consumption and cardiovascular outcomes (N=467 389) revealed no association between nut consumption and stroke (2 studies; RR, 1.05 [95% CI, 0.69–1.61]) but did find an association with stroke mortality (3 studies; RR, 0.83 [95% CI, 0.69–1.00]).174 • A meta-analysis of 8 prospective studies (N=410 921) revealed no significant association between consumption of refined grains and risk of stroke.175 A second meta-analysis176 of 8 prospective studies (N=468 887) revealed that a diet that contained greater amounts of legumes was not associated with a lower risk of stroke; however, a diet with greater amounts of nuts was associated with lower risk of stroke (summary RR, 0.90 [95% CI, 0.81–0.99]). Sex significantly modified the effects of nut consumption on stroke risk, and high nut intake was associated with reduced risk of stroke in females (summary RR, 0.85 [95% CI, 0.75–0.97]) but not in males (summary RR, 0.95 [95% CI, 0.82–1.11]).176 • A meta-analysis of 21 studies (N=13 033) evaluating the effect of vitamin D on cardiovascular outcomes revealed that vitamin D supplementation was not associated with a lower risk of stroke (HR, 1.07 [95% CI, 0.91–1.29]).177 • A meta-analysis of 14 cohorts (N=333  250) revealed that potassium intake is associated with lower risk of stroke (RR, 0.80 [95% CI, 0.72–0.90]). In addition, the dose-response analysis showed that for every 1 g/d (25.6 mmol/d) increase in Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al • • Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • • • • e238 gene discovered through an unbiased genome-wide approach for AF have been shown to be associated with cardioembolic stroke.187 — Variants in the HDAC9 gene have been associated with large-artery stroke, as have variants in the chromosome 9p21 locus originally identified through a genome-wide approach for CAD.188,189 The largest multiethnic GWAS of stroke conducted to date reports 32 genetic loci, including 22 not previously reported.190 These novel loci point to a major role of cardiac mechanisms beyond established sources of cardioembolism. Approximately half of the stroke genetic loci share genetic associations with other vascular traits, most notably BP. The identified loci were also enriched for targets of antithrombotic drugs, including alteplase and cilostazol. Some genetic loci were subtype specific. For example, EDNRA and LINC01492 were exclusively associated with large-artery stroke. But shared genetic influences between stroke subtypes were also evident. For example, SH2B3 showed shared influence on large-artery and small-vessel stroke and ABO on large-artery and cardioembolic stroke; PMF1-SEMA4A has been associated with both nonlobar ICH and ischemic stroke A recent GWAS focused on small-vessel stroke from the International Stroke Consortium identified a novel association with a region on chromosome 16q24.2.191 Studies have also identified genetic loci unique to non-European ethnicity populations. For example, one study of African Americans from MESA found that variants within the SERGEF gene were associated with carotid artery IMT, as well as with stroke.192 Low-frequency genetic variants (ie, allele frequency <5%) may also contribute to risk of large- and small-vessel stroke. GUCY1A3, for example, with an allele frequency in the lead SNP of 1.5%, was associated with large-vessel stroke.193 The gene encodes the α1-subunit of soluble guanylyl cyclase, which plays a role both in nitric oxide–induced vasodilation and platelet inhibition, and has been associated with early MI. The gene GCH1, also with an allele frequency of only 1.5%, was associated with small-vessel stroke. This gene encodes GTP cyclohydrolase 1, which plays a role in endothelial nitric oxide synthase.194 Rare variants thus may account for some of the unexplained heritability in stroke risk. March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 • Monogenic forms of ischemic stroke have much higher risk associated with the underlying genetic variant but are rare.195 — For example, cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL), an autosomal dominant disease presenting with stroke, progressive cognitive impairment, and characteristic bilateral involvement of the anterior temporal white matter and external capsule, is caused by mutations in the NOTCH3 gene on chromosome 19q12.196 — Other monogenic causes of stroke include Fabry disease, sickle cell disease, homocystinuria, Marfan syndrome, vascular EhlersDanlos syndrome (type IV), pseudoxanthoma elasticum, retinal vasculopathy with cerebral leukodystrophy and systemic manifestations, and mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke (MELAS).186 • ICH also appears to have a genetic component, with heritability estimates of 34% to 74% depending on the subtype.197 A GWAS of ICH suggests that 15% of this heritability is attributable to genetic variants in the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene and 29% is attributable to nonAPOE genetic variants.197 • Genetic variants that predispose to hypertension also have been associated with ICH risk.185 The other strongest genes associated with ICH are PMF1 and SLC25A44, which have been linked to ICH with small-vessel disease.198,199 Kidney Disease (See Chapter 11 for more information.) • A meta-analysis of 21 studies including >280 000 patients showed a 43% (RR, 1.43 [95% CI, 1.31–1.57]) increased incident stroke risk among patients with a GFR <60 mL·min−1·1.73 m−2.200 • A meta-analysis showed that a higher albuminuria level confers greater stroke risk, providing evidence that albuminuria is strongly linked to stroke risk, and suggested that people with elevated levels of urinary albumin excretion could benefit from more intensive vascular risk reduction.201 • A meta-analysis showed stroke risk increases linearly and additively with declining GFR (RR per 10 mL·min−1·1.73 m−2 decrease in GFR, 1.07 [95% CI, 1.04–1.09]) and increasing albuminuria (RR per 25 mg/mmol increase in ACR, 1.10 [95% CI, 1.01–1.20]), which indicates that CKD staging might also be a useful clinical tool to identify people who might benefit most from interventions to reduce stroke risk.202 • A pooled analysis of 4 prospective communitybased cohorts (ARIC, MESA, CHS, and PREVEND) Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Risk Factor Issues Specific to Females See the “Guidelines for the Prevention of Stroke in Women: A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association” for more in-depth coverage of stroke risk factors unique to females.207 • On average, females are ≈4 years older at stroke onset than males (≈75 years compared with 71 years).208 • In the setting of AF, females have a significantly higher risk of stroke than males.209–213 • In the UK Million Women Study, there was a U-shaped relationship between age at menarche and risk of incident stroke.214 Compared with females experiencing menarche at 13 years of age, both those experiencing menarche at age Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 ≤10 years and those experiencing menarche at age ≥17 years had an increased risk of stroke (RR, 1.16 [95% CI, 1.09–1.24] and RR, 1.13 [95% CI, 1.03 -1.24], respectively). • In a recent meta-analysis of 32 studies, females who experienced menopause before age 45 years had an increased risk of stroke compared with females 45 years or older at menopause onset (OR, 1.23 [95% CI, 0.98–1.53]). This association was not observed for stroke mortality (OR, 0.99 [95% CI, 0.92–1.07]).215 • Overall, randomized clinical trial data indicate that the use of estrogen plus progestin, as well as estrogen alone, increases stroke risk in postmenopausal, generally healthy females and provides no protection for postmenopausal females with established CHD216–219 and recent stroke or TIA.220 • In a nested case-control study of the United Kingdom’s General Practice Research Database, stroke risk was not increased for users of lowdose (≤50 µg) estrogen patches (RR, 0.81 [95% CI, 0.62–1.05]) but was increased for users of high-dose (>50 µg) patches (RR, 1.89 [95% CI, 1.15–3.11]) compared with nonusers.221 • Migraine with aura is associated with ischemic stroke in younger females, particularly if they smoke or use oral contraceptives. The combination of all 3 factors increases the risk ≈9-fold compared with females without any of these factors.222,223 • The peripartum period extending from 2 days before to 1 day after delivery and, to a lesser extent, up to 6 weeks postpartum is associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke and ICH.224 • In the Baltimore-Washington Cooperative Young Stroke Study, the risk of ischemic stroke or ICH during pregnancy and the first 6 weeks after giving birth was 2.4 times greater than for nonpregnant females of similar age and race. The excess risk of stroke (all types except SAH) attributable to the combined pregnancy/postpregnancy period was 8.1 per 100 000 pregnancies.225 • Analyses of the US NIS from 1994 to 1995 and from 2006 to 2007 showed a temporal increase in the proportion of pregnancy hospitalizations that were associated with a stroke, with a 47% increase for antenatal hospitalizations and an 83% increase for postpartum hospitalizations. Increases in the prevalence of HD and hypertensive disorders accounted for almost all the increase in postpartum stroke hospitalizations but not the antenatal stroke hospitalizations.117 • Preeclampsia is a risk factor for ischemic stroke remote from pregnancy.176 The increase in stroke risk related to preeclampsia could be mediated by March 5, 2019 e239 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 including 29 595 participants showed that low eGFR (45 mL·min−1·1.73 m−2) was significantly associated with increased risk of ischemic stroke (HR, 1.30 [95% CI, 1.01–1.68]) but not hemorrhagic stroke (HR, 0.92 [95% CI, 0.47–1.81]) compared with normal GFR (95 mL·min−1·1.73 m−2). A high ACR of 300 mg/g was associated with both ischemic stroke (HR, 1.62 [95% CI, 1.27–2.07]) and hemorrhagic stroke (HR, 2.57 [95% CI, 1.37–4.83]) compared with 5 mg/g.203 • Proteinuria and albuminuria are better predictors of stroke risk than eGFR in patients with kidney disease.204 • Among 232 236 patients in the GWTG–Stroke registry, admission eGFR (in mL·min−1·1.73 m−2) was inversely associated with mortality and poor functional outcomes. After adjustment for potential confounders, lower eGFR was associated with increased mortality, with the highest mortality among those with eGFR <15 without dialysis (OR, 2.52 [95% CI, 2.07–3.07]) compared with eGFR ≥60. Lower eGFR was also associated with decreased likelihood of being discharged home.205 • In a Chinese stroke registry, low eGFR (<60 mL·min−1·1.73 m−2) compared with eGFR ≥90 mL·min−1·1.73 m−2 was similarly associated with increased mortality among patients with and without hypertension, but there was an interaction between eGFR and hypertension for the effect on functional outcomes. In 5082 patients without hypertension, the risk of a poor functional outcome (defined as modified Rankin Scale score of 3–6) was approximately twice as high for those with low eGFR (adjusted OR, 2.14 [95% CI, 1.45–3.16]). In 1378 patients with previously diagnosed hypertension, the magnitude of risk of a poor functional outcome associated with low eGFR was less (adjusted OR, 1.30 [95% CI, 1.11– 1.52]; P for interaction 0.046).206 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al later risk of hypertension and DM.226 A case-control study of females aged 12 to 55 years admitted to New York State hospitals found several factors increased the risk of pregnancy-associated stroke in females with preeclampsia, including infections present on admission (OR, 3.0 [95% CI, 1.6–5.8]), prothrombotic states (OR, 3.5 [95% CI, 1.3–9.2]), coagulopathies (OR, 3.1 [95% CI, 1.3– 7.1]), and chronic hypertension (OR, 3.2 [95% CI, 1.8–5.5]).227 • Among people living with HIV, females had a higher incidence of stroke or TIA than males, especially at younger ages.228 Compared with HIV-uninfected females, females living with HIV had a 2-fold higher incidence of ischemic stroke.229 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Sleep Duration (See Chapter 12 for more information) • Sleep-disordered breathing is associated with stroke risk. In a 2017 meta-analysis including 16 cohort studies (N=24 308 individuals), severe OSA was associated with a doubling in stroke risk (RR, 2.15 [95% CI, 1.42–3.24]). Severe OSA was independently associated with stroke risk among males, but not females, in stratified analyses. Neither mild nor moderate OSA was associated with stroke risk.230 • OSA is also common after stroke.219,231,232 In a 2017 meta-analysis that included 43 studies, the prevalence of OSA (AHI >10) after stroke and TIA ranged from 24% to 92%, with a pooled estimate of 59%.233 The proportion of cerebrovascular disease patients with severe OSA (AHI >30) ranged from 8% to 64%. • In the BASIC Project, Mexican Americans had a higher prevalence of poststroke sleep-disordered breathing, defined as an AHI ≥10, than NH whites after adjustment for confounders (prevalence ratio, 1.21 [95% CI, 1.01–1.46]).231 • Also in the BASIC Project, acute infarction involving the brainstem (versus no brainstem involvement) was associated with increased odds of sleep-disordered breathing, defined as an AHI ≥10, with OR 3.76 (95% CI, 1.44–9.81) after adjustment for demographics, risk factors, and stroke severity.234 In this same study, ischemic stroke subtype was not found to be associated with the presence or severity of sleep-disordered breathing.235 • OSA is associated with higher poststroke mortality236–238 and worse functional outcome.239 • Sleep duration is also associated with stroke risk. In a meta-analysis of 11 studies, long sleep, mostly defined as self-reported sleep of ≥8 to 9 hours per night, was associated with incident stroke, with e240 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 an HR of 1.45 (95% CI, 1.30–1.62) after adjustment for demographics, vascular risk factors, and comorbidities.240 In this same meta-analysis, short sleep, defined as sleep ≤5 to 6 hours per night, was also associated with incident stroke (HR, 1.15 [95% CI, 1.07–1.24]) after adjustment for similar factors. • In a 2017 meta-analysis that included 20 reports related to stroke outcomes, there was an approximate U‐shaped association between sleep duration and stroke risk, with the lowest risk at a sleep duration of ≈6 to 7 hours daily. Both short and long sleep duration were associated with increased stroke risk of stroke. For every hour of sleep reduction below 7 hours, after adjustment for other risk factors, the pooled RR was 1.05 (95% CI, 1.01–1.09) and for each 1-hour increment of sleep above 7 hours, the RR was 1.18 (95% CI, 1.14–1.21).241 • In a meta-analysis of 10 studies, a J-shaped relationship was reported between sleep duration and stroke risk, with the lowest risk among those with a sleep duration of 6 to 7 h/d.242 Psychosocial Factors • Depression was associated with a nearly 2-fold increased odds of stroke after adjustment for age, SES, lifestyle, and physiological risk factors (OR, 1.94 [95% CI, 1.37–2.74]) in a cohort of 10 547 females aged 47 to 52 years who were followed up for 12 years as part of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health.243 • A meta-analysis of 28 prospective cohort studies comprising 317 540 participants with a followup period that ranged from 2 to 29 years found that depression was associated with an increased risk of total stroke (pooled HR, 1.45 [95% CI, 1.29–1.63]), fatal stroke (pooled HR, 1.55 [95% CI, 1.25–1.93]), and ischemic stroke (pooled HR, 1.25 [95% CI, 1.11–1.40]).244 • A meta-analysis of 14 studies found a 33% (95% CI, 17%–50%) increased risk of total stroke for those with general or work stress and those who experienced stressful life events, although there was significant statistical heterogeneity between studies.245 Among 10 studies reporting sex-specific analyses, 6 of 7 showed a positive association, with a pooled HR of 1.24 (95% CI, 1.12–1.36 for males); 3 studies reporting results for females only showed a pooled HR of 1.90 (95% CI, 1.40–2.56), and 1 case-control study showed no difference by sex. • In a meta-analysis that included 46 studies (30 on psychological factors, 13 on vocational factors, 10 on interpersonal factors, and 2 on behavioral factors), the risk of stroke increased by 39% Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Awareness of Stroke Warning Signs and Risk Factors Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • Knowledge on stroke risk factors and symptoms is limited in children; stroke knowledge is lowest for those living in communities with greater economic need and sociodemographic distress and lower school performance.248 • A study of CVD awareness performed by the AHA among females in the United States who were >75 years old (N=1205) showed that low proportions of females identified severe headache (23%), unexplained dizziness (20%), and vision loss/changes (18%) as stroke warning symptoms.249 • In a single-center study of 144 stroke survivors, Hispanics scored lower on a test of stroke symptoms and the appropriate response to those symptoms than NH whites (72.5% versus 79.1% of responses correct) and were less often aware of tPA as a treatment for stroke (91.5% versus 79.2%).250 • In the 2009 BRFSS (N=132 604), 25% of males versus 21% of females had low stroke symptom knowledge scores (correct response to 0–4 of the 7 survey questions).251 Sudden confusion or difficulty speaking and sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg were the most commonly correctly identified stroke symptoms, whereas sudden headache was the least; 60% of females and 58% of males incorrectly identified sudden chest pain as a stroke symptom. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • In a study of patients with AF, there was a lack of knowledge about stroke subtypes, common symptoms of stroke, and the increased risk of stroke associated with AF.252 Only 68% of patients without a prior stroke history were able to identify the most common symptoms of stroke. • Among 2975 stroke/TIA cases in the GCNKSS, symptoms of weakness, decreased level of consciousness, speech/language abnormalities, and dizziness increased the odds that 9-1-1 was called for emergency transport to the hospital, independent of age, prior stroke, location of patients, stroke subtype, stroke severity, and prestroke disability. Numbness and vision disturbances were associated with decreased odds of calling 9-1-1; headache was not associated with 9-1-1 use.253 Complications and Recovery (See Charts 14-7 through 14-9) • Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability in the United States (Survey of Income and Program Participation, a survey of the US Census Bureau).254 Approximately 3% of males and 2% of females reported that they were disabled because of stroke. • In data from the NIS (2010 to 2012), among 395 411 stroke patients, 6.2% had a palliative care encounter. There was wide variability in use of palliative care, with higher use among patients who were older, female, and white; for those with hemorrhagic stroke; and for those at larger, nonprofit hospitals.255 • Stroke was among the top 18 diseases contributing to years lived with disability in 2010; of these 18 causes, only the age-standardized rates for stroke increased significantly between 1990 and 2010 (P<0.05).256 • Common complications after stroke include both short-term complications, such as seizures, DVT, PE, urinary infection, aspiration pneumonia, decubitus ulcers, and constipation, as well as chronic sequelae including pain syndromes, pseudobulbar affect, depression and anxiety, cognitive impairment and dementia, epilepsy, gait instability, and falls and fractures. • Among 1075 patients undergoing rehabilitation after stroke in a Polish cohort, at least 1 complication was reported by 77% of patients, and 20% experienced ≥3 complications.257 Urinary tract infection (23.2%), depression (18.9%), falls (17.9%), unstable hypertension (17.6%), and shoulder pain (14.9%) were the most common complications. • DVT and PE are well-known complications of stroke, particularly in the acute phase. The March 5, 2019 e241 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES with psychological factors (HR, 1.39 [95% CI, 1.27–1.51]), 35% with vocational factors (HR, 1.35 [95% CI, 1.20–1.51]), and 16% with interpersonal factors (HR, 1.16 [95% CI 1.03–1.31]); there was no significant relationship with behavior factors (HR, 0.94 [95% CI 0.20–4.31]).246 • Among 13 930 ischemic stroke cases and 28 026 controls in the NINDS Stroke Genetics Network, each 1-SD increase in the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium polygenic risk score for major depressive disorder was associated with a 3% increase in the odds of ischemic stroke (OR, 1.03 [95% CI, 1.00–1.05]) for those of European ancestry and an 8% increase (OR, 1.08 [95% CI, 1.04–1.13]) for those of African ancestry.247 The risk score was associated with increased odds of small-artery occlusion in both ancestry samples (European: OR, 1.08 [95% CI, 1.03–1.13]; African: OR, 1.09 [95% CI, 1.01–1.19]), cardioembolic stroke in those of European ancestry (OR, 1.04 [95% CI 1.00–1.08]), and large-artery atherosclerosis in those of African ancestry (OR, 1.12 [95% CI, 1.01–1.25]). Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 incidence of DVT is lower now than in older studies because of the use of prophylactic treatment with subcutaneous heparin and pneumatic compression boots. In the PREVAIL trial, among 1762 ischemic stroke patients unable to walk without assistance, the incidence of symptomatic DVT was ≤1% in patients treated with either enoxaparin or unfractionated heparin.258 PE occurred in only 1 of 666 patients (0.2%) treated with enoxaparin and 6 of 669 patients (1%) treated with unfractionated heparin. • The risk of VTE ranged from 16% to 30% for those with severe strokes (NIHSS score ≥14) to 8% to 14% for those with mild and moderate strokes (NIHSS score <14) in PREVAIL. • In a meta-analysis that included 7 studies, the incidence density of late-onset poststroke seizure (ie, seizure occurring at least 14 days after a stroke) was 1.12 (95% CI, 0.95–1.32) per 100 person-years.259 • In the PROFESS trial, among 15 754 participants with ischemic stroke, 1665 patients (10.6%) reported new chronic poststroke pain, including 431 (2.7%) with central poststroke pain, 238 (1.5%) with peripheral neuropathic pain, 208 (1.3%) with pain from spasticity, and 136 (0.9%) with pain from shoulder subluxation.260 Chronic pain was associated with greater dependence (OR, 2.16 [95% CI, 1.82–2.56]). • Patients with stroke are at increased risk of fractures compared with those with TIA or no stroke history. In the Ontario Stroke Registry, which included 23 751 stroke and 11 240 TIA patients, the risk of low-trauma fractures was 5.7% during the 2 years after stroke, compared with 4.8% in those with TIA and 4.1% in age- and sex-matched control subjects.261 The risk among stroke survivors compared with healthy control subjects was ≈50% higher (adjusted HR for those with stroke versus control subjects, 1.47 [95% CI 1.35–1.60]). • Chronic insomnia occurred in 16% of stroke survivors in an Australian cohort. Insomnia was associated with depression, anxiety, disability, and failure to return to work.262 • In a meta-analysis of 8 studies with data available on constipation after stroke, which included  1385 participants, the pooled incidence of constipation was 48% (95% CI, 33%–63%).263 • Among 190 mild to moderately disabled survivors >6 months after stroke, aged 40 to 84 years, the prevalence of sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass) ranged between 14% and 18%, which was higher than for control subjects matched on age, sex, race, and BMI.264 e242 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 • Patients with stroke are at increased risk of depression. Approximately one-third of stroke survivors develop poststroke depression, and the frequency is highest in the first year after a stroke.265 Suicidality is also increased after stroke.266 • A 2014 meta-analysis involving 61 studies (N=25 488) revealed depression in 33% (95% CI, 26%–39%) of patients at 1 year after stroke, with a decline at 1 to 5 years to 25% (95% CI, 16%–33%) and to 23% (95% CI, 14%–31%) at 5 years.267 • Poststroke depression is associated with higher mortality. A meta-analysis of 13 studies involving 59 598 individuals revealed a pooled OR for mortality at follow-up of 1.22 (95% CI, 1.02–1.47).268 Cognitive impairment and dementia are common after stroke, with the incidence increasing with duration of follow-up. In 2 prospective studies, 11% to 23% of patients with incident lacunar stroke developed vascular dementia during 3-year follow-up.269 Vascular dementia may develop annually in 3% to 5% of patients with lacunar stroke.270 • Twelve RCTs (N=1121 subjects) suggested that antidepressant medications might be effective in treating poststroke depression, with a beneficial effect of antidepressants on remission (pooled OR for meeting criteria for depression: 0.47 [95% CI, 0.22–0.98]) and response, measured as a >50% reduction in mood scores (pooled OR, 0.22 [95% CI, 0.09–0.52]).271 • Seven trials (N=775 subjects) suggested that brief psychosocial interventions could be useful and effective in treatment of poststroke depression.271–275 • A meta-analysis of 8 RCTs assessing the efficacy of preventive pharmacological interventions among 776 initially nondepressed stroke patients revealed that the likelihood of developing poststroke depression was reduced among subjects receiving active pharmacological treatment (OR, 0.34 [95% CI, 0.22–0.53]), especially after a 1-year treatment (OR, 0.31 [95% CI, 0.18–0.56]) and with the use of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (OR, 0.37 [95% CI, 0.22–0.61]). All studies excluded those with aphasia or significant cognitive impairment, which limits their generalizability.276 • Five RCTs (N=1078 subjects) suggested that psychosocial therapies could prevent the development of poststroke depression; however, the studies were limited by heterogeneity in design, analysis, inclusion and exclusion criteria, inadequate concealment of randomization, and high numbers of dropouts.271,277 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • In the multicenter AVAIL registry, among 1444 patients, depression was associated with worsening function during the first year after stroke. Those whose depression resolved were less likely to have functional decline over time than those without depression.285 • In CHS, among 509 participants with recovery data, prestroke walking speed and grip strength were associated with poststroke declines in both cognition and activities of daily living.286 Inflammatory biomarkers (CRP, interleukin 6) were associated with poststroke cognitive decline among males, and frailty was associated with decline in activities of daily living among females. • In data from 2011, 19% of Medicare patients were discharged to inpatient rehabilitation facilities, 25% were discharged to skilled nursing facilities, and 12% received home health care.287 • The 30-day readmission rate for Medicare fee-forservice beneficiaries with ischemic stroke in 2006 was 14.4%.288 • The 30-day hospital readmission rate after discharge from post-acute rehabilitation for stroke was 12.7% among fee-for-service Medicare patients. The mean rehabilitation length of stay for stroke was 14.6 days.289 • After stroke, females often have greater disability than males. For example, an analysis of community-living adults (>65 years of age) found that females were half as likely to be independent in activities of daily living after stroke, even after controlling for age, race, education, and marital status.290 • A meta-analysis of >25 studies examining sex differences in long-term outcomes among stroke survivors found that females had worse functional recovery and greater long-term disability and handicap. However, confidence in these conclusions was limited by the quality of the studies and variability in the statistical approach to confounding.291 • A national study of inpatient rehabilitation after first stroke found that blacks were younger, had a higher proportion of hemorrhagic stroke, and were more disabled on admission. Compared with NH whites, blacks and Hispanics also had a poorer functional status at discharge but were more likely to be discharged to home rather than to another institution, even after adjustment for age and stroke subtype. After adjustment for the same covariates, compared with NH whites, blacks also had less improvement in functional status per inpatient day.292 • Blacks were less likely to report independence in activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living than whites 1 year after stroke after March 5, 2019 e243 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • Of 127 Swedish survivors assessed for cognition at 10 years after stroke, poststroke cognitive impairment was found in 46% using a Mini– Mental State Examination threshold of <27, and in 61% using a Montreal Cognitive Assessment threshold of <25.278 Data from prospective studies provide evidence that after an initial period of recovery, function, cognition, and quality of life decline over several years after stroke, even in the absence of definite new clinical strokes.279–281 In NOMAS, 210 of 3298 participants had an ischemic stroke during follow-up and had functional assessments using the Barthel index before and after stroke.281 Among those with Medicaid or no insurance, in a fully adjusted model, the slope of functional decline increased after stroke compared with before stroke (P=0.04), with a decline of 0.58 Barthel index points per year before stroke (P=0.02) and 1.94 Barthel index points after stroke (P=0.001). There was no effect among those with private insurance or Medicare. • In the REGARDS prospective cohort, 515 of 23 572 participants ≥45 years of age without baseline cognitive impairment underwent repeated cognitive testing.282 Incident stroke was associated with a short-term decline in cognitive function as well as accelerated and persistent cognitive decline over 6 years. Participants with stroke had faster declines in global cognition and executive function, but not in new learning and verbal memory, compared with prestroke slopes, in contrast to those without stroke. The rate of incident cognitive impairment also increased compared with the prestroke rate (OR, 1.23 per year [95% CI, 1.10–1.38]). • In a meta-analysis of 14 longitudinal studies with at least 2 assessments of cognitive function after stroke, there was a trend toward significant deterioration in cognition in stroke survivors in 8 studies, although cognitive stability was found in 3 studies and improvement in 3 studies.283 Follow-up time tended to be shorter in studies without evidence of decline. • Stroke also appears to accelerate natural agerelated functional decline. In the CHS, 382 of 5888 participants (6.5%) had ischemic stroke during follow-up with ≥1 disability assessments afterwards. The annual increase in disability before stroke (0.06 points on the Barthel index per year [95% CI, 0.002–0.12]) more than tripled after stroke (0.15 additional points per year [95% CI, 0.004–0.30]). Notably, the annual increase in disability before MI (0.04 points per year) did not change significantly after MI (0.02 additional points per year [95% CI, −0.07 to 0.11]).284 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 controlling for stroke severity and comparable rehabilitation use.293 • In a study of 90-day poststroke outcomes among ischemic stroke patients in the BASIC Project, Mexican Americans scored worse on neurological, functional, and cognitive outcomes than NH whites after multivariable adjustment.294 • Hospital characteristics also predict functional outcomes after stroke. In an analysis of the AVAIL study, which included 2083 ischemic stroke patients enrolled from 82 US hospitals participating in GWTG–Stroke, patients treated at teaching hospitals (OR, 0.72 [95% CI, 0.54–0.96]) and certified primary stroke centers (OR, 0.69 [95% CI, 0.53–0.91]) had lower rates of 3-month death or dependence.295 • In a survey among 391 stroke survivors, the vast majority (87%) reported unmet needs in at least 1 of 5 domains (activities and participation, environmental factors, body functions, post-acute care, and secondary prevention).296 The greatest area of unmet need was in secondary prevention (71% of respondents). Older age, greater functional ability, and reporting that the general practitioner was the most important health professional providing care were associated with fewer unmet needs, and depression and receipt of community services after stroke were associated with more unmet needs. • Stroke also takes its toll on caregivers. In a meta-analysis of 12 studies that included 1756 caregivers, the pooled prevalence of depressive symptoms among caregivers was 40% (95% CI, 30%–51%). Symptoms of anxiety were present in 21% (95% CI, 12%–36%).297 Stroke in Children • On the basis of pathogenic differences, pediatric strokes are typically classified as either perinatal (occurring at ≤28 days of life and including in utero strokes) or (later) childhood. Presumed perinatal strokes are diagnosed in children with no symptoms in the newborn period presenting with hemiparesis or other neurological symptoms later in infancy. • The prevalence of perinatal strokes is 29 per 100 000 live births, or 1 per 3500 live births in the 1997 to 2003 Kaiser Permanente of Northern California population.298 • A history of infertility, preeclampsia, prolonged rupture of membranes, and chorioamnionitis are independent maternal risk factors for perinatal arterial ischemic stroke.263 However, maternal health and pregnancies are normal in most cases.299 e244 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 • Diagnostic delays are more common in ischemic than hemorrhagic stroke in children, with a median time from symptom onset to diagnostic neuroimaging of 3 hours for hemorrhagic and 24 hours for ischemic stroke in a population-based study from the south of England.300 • The most common cause of arterial ischemic stroke in children is a cerebral arteriopathy, found in more than half of all cases.301,302 Childhood arteriopathies are heterogeneous and can be difficult to distinguish from a partially thrombosed artery in the setting of a cardioembolic stroke; incorporation of clinical data and serial vascular imaging is important for diagnosis.303 • In a retrospective population-based study in northern California, 7% of childhood ischemic strokes and 2% of childhood hemorrhagic strokes were attributable to congenital heart defects. Congenital heart defects increased a child’s risk of stroke 19-fold (OR, 19 [95% CI, 4.2–83]). The majority of children with stroke related to congenital heart defects were outpatients at the time of the stroke.304 In a single-center Australian study, infants with cyanotic congenital heart defects undergoing palliative surgery were the highestrisk group to be affected by arterial ischemic stroke during the periprocedural period; stroke occurred in 22 per 2256 cardiac surgeries (1%).305 • In another study of the northern Californian population, adolescents with migraine had a 3-fold increased odds of ischemic stroke compared with those without migraine (OR, 3.4 [95% CI, 1.2– 9.5]); younger children with migraine had no significant difference in stroke risk.306 • In a post hoc analysis, head or neck trauma in the prior week was a strong risk factor for childhood arterial ischemic stroke (adjusted OR, 36 [95% CI, 5–281]), present in 10% of cases.307 • Exposure to minor infection in the prior month was also associated with stroke and was present in one-third of cases (adjusted OR, 3.9 [95% CI, 2.0–7.4]).307 The effect of infection on pediatric stroke risk is short-lived, lasting for days; 80% of infections preceding childhood stroke are respiratory.308 A prospective study of 326 children with arterial stroke revealed that serologic evidence of acute herpesvirus infection doubled the odds of childhood arterial ischemic stroke, even after adjustment for age, race, and SES (OR, 2.2 [95% CI, 1.2–4.0]; P=0.007).309 Among 187 cases with acute and convalescent blood samples, 85 (45%) showed evidence of acute herpesvirus infection; herpes simplex virus 1 was found most often. Most infections were asymptomatic. • Thrombophilias (genetic and acquired) are risk factors for childhood stroke, with summary ORs Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 part of a multicenter study with a median followup of 2 years, the cumulative stroke recurrence rate was 6.8% (95% CI, 4.6%–10%) at 1 month and 12% (95% CI, 8.5%–15%) at 1 year.42 The sole predictor of recurrence was the presence of an arteriopathy, which increased the risk of recurrence 5-fold compared with an idiopathic acute ischemic stroke (HR, 5.0 [95% CI, 1.8–14]). In a retrospective cohort, with a cerebral arteriopathy, the 5-year recurrence risk was as high as 60% among children with abnormal arteries on vascular imaging.325 The recurrence risk after perinatal stroke, however, was negligible.325 • Among 59 long-term survivors of pediatric brain aneurysms, 41% developed new or recurrent aneurysm during a median follow-up of 34 years; of those, one-third developed multiple aneurysms.326 • More than 25% of survivors of perinatal ischemic strokes develop delayed seizures within 3 years; those with larger strokes are at higher risk.327 The cumulative risk of delayed seizures after later childhood stroke is 13% at 5 years and 30% at 10 years.328 Children with acute seizures (within 7 days of their stroke) have the highest risk for delayed seizures, >70% by 5 years after the stroke.329 In survivors of ICH in childhood, 13% developed delayed seizures and epilepsy within 2 years.330 Elevated intracranial pressure requiring short-term intervention at the time of acute ICH is a risk factor for delayed seizures and epilepsy. • Pediatric stroke teams and stroke centers331 are developing worldwide. In a study of 124 children presenting to a children’s hospital ED with stroke symptoms where a “stroke alert” was paged, 24% had a final diagnosis of stroke, 2% were TIAs, and 14% were other neurological emergencies, which underscores the need for prompt evaluation of children with “brain attacks.”332 Implementation of a pediatric stroke clinical pathway improved time to MRI from 17 hours to 4 hours at 1 center.333 • In a study of 111 pediatric stroke cases admitted to a single US children’s hospital, the median 1-year direct cost of a childhood stroke (inpatient and outpatient) was ≈$50 000, with a maximum approaching $1 000 000. More severe neurological impairment after a childhood stroke correlated with higher direct costs of a stroke at 1 year and poorer quality of life in all domains.334 • A prospective study at 4 centers in the United States and Canada found that the median 1-year out-of-pocket cost incurred by the family of a child with a stroke was $4354 (maximum $38 666), which exceeded the median American household cash savings of $3650 at the time of March 5, 2019 e245 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 ranging from 1.6 to 8.8 in a meta-analysis.310 In contrast, a population-based, controlled study suggested a minimal association between perinatal stroke and thrombophilia,311 and therefore, routine testing is not recommended in very young children. • In a prospective Swiss registry,312 atherosclerotic risk factors were less common in children with arterial ischemic stroke than in young adults; the most common of these factors in children was hyperlipidemia (15%). However, an analysis of the NIS suggests a low but rising prevalence of these factors among US adolescents and young adults hospitalized for ischemic stroke (1995 versus 2008).313 • Compared with girls, US boys have a 25% increased risk of ischemic stroke and a 34% increased risk of ICH, whereas a study in the United Kingdom found no sex difference in childhood ischemic stroke.314 Compared with white children, black children in both the United States and United Kingdom have a >2-fold risk of stroke.315 The increased risk among blacks is not fully explained by the presence of sickle cell disease, nor is the excess risk among boys fully explained by trauma.315 • The excess ischemic stroke mortality in US black children compared with white children has diminished since 1998 when the STOP trial was published, which established a method for primary stroke prevention in children with sickle cell disease.316 • Among young adult survivors of childhood stroke, 37% had a normal modified Rankin score, 42% had mild deficits, 8% had moderate deficits, and 15% had severe deficits.317 Concomitant involvement of the basal ganglia, cerebral cortex, and posterior limb of the internal capsule predicts a persistent hemiparesis.318 • Survivors of childhood arterial ischemic stroke have, on average, low-normal cognitive performance,319,320 with poorest performance in visual-constructive skills, short-term memory, and processing speed. Younger age at stroke and seizures, but not laterality of stroke (left versus right), predict worse cognitive outcome.320 • Compared with referent children with asthma, childhood stroke survivors have greater impairments in adaptive behaviors, social adjustment, and social participation, even if their IQ is normal.321 Severity of disability after perinatal stroke correlates with maternal psychosocial outcomes such as depression and quality of life.322 • Despite current treatment, at least 1 of 10 children with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke will have a recurrence within 5 years.323,324 Of 355 children with stroke followed up prospectively as Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al the study and represented 6.8% of the family’s annual income.335 Stroke in the Young Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • Approximately 10% of all strokes occur in individuals 18 to 50 years of age.336 • In the NIS, hospitalizations for acute ischemic stroke increased significantly for both males and females and for certain racial/ethnic groups among younger adults, aged 18 to 54 years.6 From 1995 to 2011 through 2012, hospitalization rates almost doubled for males aged 18 to 34 and 35 to 44 years, with a 41.5% increase among males aged 35 to 44 years from 2003 to 2004 through 2011 to 2012. Hospitalization rates for ICH and SAH remained stable, however, with the exception of declines among males and NH black patients aged 45 to 54 years with SAH. • In the NIS, the prevalence of stroke risk factors also increased from 2003 to 2004 through 2011 to 2012 among those hospitalized for stroke.6 These increases in prevalence were seen among both males and females aged 18 to 64 years. Absolute increases in prevalence were seen for hypertension (range of absolute increase 4%–11%), lipid disorders (12%–21%), DM (4%–7%), tobacco use (5%–16%), and obesity (4%–9%). • The prevalence of having 3 to 5 risk factors increased from 2003 to 2004 through 2011 to 2012, as well.6 Among males, the prevalence of 3 or more risk factors among stroke patients increased from 9% to 16% at 18 to 34 years, 19% to 35% at 35 to 44 years, 24% to 44% at 45 to 54 years, and 26% to 46% at 55 to 64 years. Among females, the prevalence of ≥3 risk factors among stroke patients increased from 6% to 13% at 18 to 34 years, 15% to 32% at 35 to 44 years, 25% to 44% at 45 to 54 years, and 27% to 48% at 55 to 65 years (P for trend <0.001). • In the 2005 GCNKSS study period, the sexadjusted incidence rate of first-ever stroke was 48 per 100 000 (95% CI, 42–53) among whites aged 20 to 54 years compared with 128 per 100 000 (95% CI, 106–149) among blacks of the same age. Both races had a significant increase in the incidence rate from 1993 to 1994.208 Similarly, other studies suggest an increase in the incidence of stroke in young adults. According to MIDAS 29, an administrative database containing hospital records of all patients discharged from nonfederal hospitals in New Jersey with a diagnosis of CVD or an invasive cardiovascular procedure, the rate of stroke more than doubled in patients aged 35 to 39 years, from 9.5 strokes e246 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 per 100 000 person-years in the period 1995 to 1999 to 23.6 strokes per 100 000 person-years from 2010 to 2014 (rate ratio, 2.47 [95% CI, 2.07–2.96; P<0.0001).337 Rates of stroke in those aged 40 to 44, 45 to 49, and 50 to 54 years also increased significantly. Strokes rates in those >55 years of age decreased during these time periods. • Vascular risk factors are common among stroke patients aged 20 to 54 years. During 2005, in the biracial GCNKSS, hypertension prevalence was estimated at 52%, hyperlipidemia at 18%, DM at 20%, CHD at 12%, and current smoking at 46% among stroke patients 20 to 54 years of age.208 • In the FUTURE study, the 30-day case fatality rate among stroke patients 18 to 50 years of age was 4.5%. One-year mortality among 30-day survivors was 1.2% (95% CI, 0.0%–2.5%) for TIA, 2.4% (95% CI, 1.2%–3.7%) for ischemic stroke, and 2.9% (95% CI, 0.0%–6.8%) for ICH.338 • In the FUTURE study, after a mean follow-up of 13.9 years, 44.7% of young stroke patients had poor functional outcome, defined as a modified Rankin score >2. The strongest baseline predictors of poor outcome were female sex (OR, 2.7 [95% CI, 1.5–5.0]) and baseline NIHSS score (OR, 1.1 [95% CI, 1.1–1.2] per point increase).339 Stroke in Older Adults • Stroke patients >85 years of age make up 17% of all stroke patients, and in this age group, stroke is more prevalent in females than in males.340,341 • Risk factors for stroke may be different in older adults. In the population-based multiethnic NOMAS cohort, the risk effect of physical inactivity was modified by age, and there was a significant risk only in stroke patients >80 years of age.155 Also, the proportion of ischemic strokes attributable to AF increases with age and may reach 40% or higher in very elderly stroke patients.342 • Very elderly patients have a higher risk-adjusted mortality,343 have greater disability,343 have longer hospitalizations,344 receive less evidence-based care,251,252 and are less likely to be discharged to their original place of residence.344,345 • According to analyses from the US NIS, over the past decade, in-hospital mortality rates after stroke have declined for every age and sex group except males aged >84 years.346 • Over the period from 2010 to 2050, the number of incident strokes is expected to more than double, with the majority of the increase among the elderly (aged ≥75 years) and minority groups.347 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Organization of Stroke Care Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • A study of 36 981 patients admitted with a primary diagnosis of ICH or SAH in New Jersey between 1996 and 2012 found that patients admitted to a comprehensive stroke center were more likely to have neurosurgical or endovascular treatments and had lower 90-day mortality (OR, 0.93 [95% CI, 0.89–0.97]) than patients admitted to other hospitals.349 • A Cochrane review of 28 trials involving 5855 participants concluded that stroke patients who receive organized inpatient care in a stroke unit had better outcomes, including decreased odds of mortality (median of 1 year; OR, 0.81 [95% CI, 0.69–0.94]), death or institutionalized care (0.78 [95% CI, 0.68–0.89]), and death or dependency (OR, 0.79 [95% CI, 0.68–0.90]), than patients treated in an alternative form of inpatient care. The findings were adjusted for patient age, sex, initial stroke severity, and stroke type.350 • A GWTG–Stroke study found differences in the quality measures and in-hospital outcomes among hospitals that received primary stroke center certification, depending on the different certification bodies (Joint Commission, Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program, Det Norske Veritas, or state-based agencies).351 State agency–certified hospitals had lower intravenous tPA utilization rates (OR, 0.76 [95% CI, 0.68– 0.86]) and higher risk-adjusted in-hospital mortality rates (OR, 1.23 [95% CI, 1.07–1.41]) than Joint Commission–certified centers; Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program–accredited hospitals were less likely to achieve door-to-needle times within 60 minutes (OR, 0.49 [95% CI, 0.31–0.77]) but had lower mortality rates (OR, 0.66 [95% CI, 0.47–0.92]). • In analyses of 1 165 960 Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries hospitalized between 2009 and 2013 for ischemic stroke, patients treated at primary stroke centers certified between 2009 and 2013 had lower in-hospital (OR, 0.89 [95% CI, 0.84–0.94]), 30-day (HR, 0.90 [95% CI, 0.89–0.91]), and 1-year (HR, 0.90 [95% CI, 0.89–0.91]) mortality than those treated at noncertified hospitals after adjustment for Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 demographic and clinical factors.352 Hospitals certified between 2009 and 2013 also had lower in-hospital and 30-day mortality than centers certified before 2009. • Implementation of Target Stroke, a national quality improvement initiative to improve the timeliness of tPA administration, found that among 71 169 patients with acute ischemic stroke treated with tPA at 1030 GWTG–Stroke participating hospitals, participation in the program was associated with a decreased door-to-needle time, lower inhospital mortality (OR, 0.89 [95% CI, 0.83–0.94]) and intracranial hemorrhage (OR, 0.83 [95% CI, 0.76–0.91]), and an increase in the percentage of patients discharged home (OR, 1.14 [95% CI, 1.09–1.19]).353 Hospital Discharges and Ambulatory Care Visits (See Table 14-1) • From 2004 to 2014, the number of inpatient discharges from short-stay hospitals with stroke as the principal diagnosis remained stable, with 897 000 and 888 000 (Table  14-1), respectively (HCUP, NHLBI tabulation). • In 2014, the average length of stay for discharges with stroke as the principal diagnosis was 4.7 days (HCUP, NHLBI tabulation). • In 2015, there were 664 000 ED visits with stroke as the principal diagnosis, and in 2011, there were 209 000 outpatient visits with stroke as the first-listed diagnosis (NHAMCS, unpublished NHLBI tabulation). In 2015, physician office visits for a first-listed diagnosis of stroke totaled 2 506 000 (NAMCS, unpublished NHLBI tabulation). • In 2014, males and females accounted for roughly the same number of inpatient hospital stays for stroke in the 18- to 44-year-old and 65to 84-year-old age groups. Among people 45 to 64 years of age, 55.6% of stroke patients were males. Among those ≥85 years of age, females constituted 66.0% of all stroke patients (HCUP, NHLBI tabulation). • Age-specific acute ischemic stroke hospitalization rates from 2000 to 2010 decreased for individuals aged 65 to 84 years (−28.5%) and ≥85 years (−22.1%) but increased for individuals aged 25 to 44 years (43.8%) and 45 to 64 years (4.7%). Age-adjusted acute ischemic stroke hospitalization rates were lower in females, and females had a greater rate of decrease from 2000 to 2010 than males (−22% versus −17.8%, respectively).354 March 5, 2019 e247 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES • A Danish stroke registry reported on 39 centenarians (87% females; age range, 100–107 years) hospitalized with acute stroke. Although they had more favorable risk profiles than other age groups (lower prevalence of previous MI, stroke, and DM), their strokes were more severe and were associated with high 1-month mortality (38.5%).348 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al • An analysis of the 2011 to 2012 NIS for acute ischemic stroke found that after risk adjustment, all racial/ethnic minorities except Native Americans had a significantly higher likelihood of length of stay ≥4 days than whites.355 Operations and Procedures (See Chart 14-10) Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • In 2014, an estimated 86 000 inpatient endarterectomy procedures were performed in the United States. Carotid endarterectomy is the most frequently performed surgical procedure to prevent stroke (HCUP, NHLBI tabulation). • Although rates of carotid endarterectomy decreased between 1997 and 2014 (Chart 14-10), the use of carotid stenting increased dramatically from 2004 to 2014 (HCUP, NHLBI tabulation). • In-hospital mortality for carotid endarterectomy decreased steadily from 1993 to 2014 (HCUP, NHLBI tabulation). • In the Medicare population, in-hospital stroke rate and mortality are similar for carotid endarterectomy and carotid stenting.356,357 • Similarly, a recent study from the NIS database demonstrated significant improvement in the inhospital outcomes associated with carotid artery stenting over the past decade.358 • In the Medicare population, 30-day readmission rates and long-term risk of adverse clinical outcomes associated with carotid artery stenting were similar to those for carotid endarterectomy after adjustment for patient- and provider-level factors.356,357,359,360 • Evidence on comparative costs of carotid endarterectomy and stenting are mixed; whereas some studies found carotid stenting to be associated with significantly higher costs than carotid endarterectomy,361 particularly among asymptomatic patients,362 and that they might be less cost-effective in general,363 CREST found that the overall cost of carotid stenting was not different from that of carotid endarterectomy (US $15 055 versus US $14 816).364 • The percentage of patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy within 2 weeks of the onset of stroke increased from 13% in 2007 to 47% in 2010.365 • Meta-analyses of 5 trials that investigated the efficacy of modern endovascular therapies for stroke (MR CLEAN, ESCAPE, SWIFT PRIME, EXTEND-IA and REVASCAT) have provided strong evidence to support the use of thrombectomy initiated within 6 hours of stroke onset, irrespective of patient age, NIHSS score, or receipt of intravenous e248 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 thrombolysis.366 Retrospective analyses of patient databases have found similar results.367 • Within a large telestroke network, of 234 patients who met the inclusion criteria, 51% were transferred for mechanical thrombectomy by ambulance and 49% by helicopter; 27% underwent thrombectomy. The median actual transfer time was 132 minutes (IQR, 103–165 minutes). Longer transfer time was associated with lower rates of thrombectomy, and transfer at night rather than during the day was associated with significantly longer delay. Metrics and protocols for more efficient transfer, especially at night, could shorten transfer times.368 Cost (See Table 14-1) • In 2014 to 2015 (average annual): — The direct and indirect cost of stroke was $45.5 billion (MEPS, NHLBI tabulation; Table 14-1). — The estimated direct medical cost of stroke was $28.0 billion. This includes hospital outpatient or office-based provider visits, hospital inpatient stays, ED visits, prescribed medicines, and home health care.369 — The mean expense per patient for direct care for any type of service (including hospital inpatient stays, outpatient and office-based visits, ED visits, prescribed medicines, and home health care) in the United States was estimated at $7902.370 • Between 2015 and 2035, total direct medical stroke-related costs are projected to more than double, from $36.7 billion to $94.3 billion, with much of the projected increase in costs arising from those ≥80 years of age.371 • The total cost of stroke in 2035 (in 2015 dollars) is projected to be $81.1 billion for NH whites, $32.2 billion for NH blacks, and $16.0 billion for Hispanics.371 • During 2001 to 2005, the average cost for outpatient stroke rehabilitation services and medications the first year after inpatient rehabilitation discharge was $11 145. The corresponding average yearly cost of medication was $3376, whereas the average cost of yearly rehabilitation service utilization was $7318.372 • In adjusted models that controlled for relevant covariates, the attributable 1-year cost of poststroke aphasia was estimated at $1703 in 2004 dollars.373 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al • Adverse work conditions, including job loss and unemployment, have been linked to stroke risk. In a cohort of 21 902 Japanese males and 19 826 females followed up for 19 years, job loss (change in job status within the first 5 years of data collection) was associated with a >50% increase in incident stroke and a >2-fold increase in stroke mortality over follow-up.374 Long work hours have also been linked to stroke. Meta-analytic findings from 24 cohort studies from the United States, Europe, and Australia revealed a dose-response relationship between working longer than 40 hours per week and incident stroke.374a • In ARIC, having smaller social networks (ie, contact with fewer family members, friends, and neighbors) was linked to a 44% higher risk of incident stroke over the 18.6-year follow-up, even after controlling for demographics and other relevant risk factors.375 • Findings from MESA have documented linkages between other psychosocial factors, including depressive symptoms, chronic stress, and hostility, and incident stroke, with participants in the highest- versus lowest-scoring categories having a 1.5- to >2-fold increased risk of stroke over a median follow-up of 8.5 years.376 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Global Burden of Stroke (See Charts 14-11 through 14-16) Prevalence • In 2016,377 — Global prevalence of cerebrovascular disease was 80.1 million people, whereas that of ischemic stroke was 67.6 million and that of hemorrhagic stroke was 15.3 million. — Globally, there was a 2.7% increase in ischemic stroke prevalence from 2006 to 2016 and a 0.1% decrease from 1990 to 2016. — Globally, there was a 1.7% decrease in hemorrhagic stroke prevalence from 2006 to 2016 and a 6.8% decrease from 1990 to 2016. • The GBD 2016 Study used statistical models and data on incidence, prevalence, case fatality, excess mortality, and cause-specific mortality to estimate disease burden for 315 diseases and injuries in 195 countries and territories.377 — Age-standardized prevalence rates of stroke are higher in Eastern Europe and East Asia (Chart 14-11). — The prevalence of hemorrhagic stroke is high in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and East Asia (Chart 14-12). Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 — Countries in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and East Asia have the highest prevalence rates of ischemic stroke (Chart 14-13). Incidence • In 2010, there were an estimated 11.6 million incident ischemic strokes and 5.3 million incident hemorrhagic strokes; 63% of ischemic strokes and 80% of hemorrhagic strokes occurred in lowand middle-income countries.378 • Between 1990 and 2010378: — Incidence of ischemic stroke was significantly reduced by 13% (95% CI, 6%–18%) in highincome countries. No significant change was seen in low- or middle-income countries. — Incidence of hemorrhagic stroke decreased by 19% (95% CI, 1%–15%) in high-income countries. Rates increased by 22% (95% CI, 5%–30%) in low- and middle-income countries, with a 19% increase in those aged <75 years. Mortality • In 2016377: — There were 5.5 million deaths attributable to cerebrovascular disease worldwide. — The absolute number of cerebrovascular disease deaths worldwide increased 28.2% between 1990 and 2016; however, the agestandardized death rate decreased 36.2%. — The absolute number of cerebrovascular disease deaths worldwide increased 5.1% between 2006 and 2016; however, the age-standardized death rate for the 10-year period decreased 21.0%. — Globally, a total of 2.7 million individuals died of ischemic stroke, and 2.8 million died of hemorrhagic stroke. • The GBD 2016 Study used statistical models and data on incidence, prevalence, case fatality, excess mortality, and cause-specific mortality to estimate disease burden for 315 diseases and injuries in 195 countries and territories.377 — Eastern Europe, East Asia, and parts of Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa have the highest rates of stroke mortality (Chart 14-14). — Hemorrhagic stroke mortality is highest in East Asia, the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and parts of sub-Saharan Africa (Chart 14-15). — Countries in Eastern Europe and central East Asia have among the highest mortality rates attributable to ischemic stroke (Chart 14-16). • In 2010, 39.4 million DALYs were lost because of ischemic stroke and 62.8 million because of March 5, 2019 e249 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Social Determinants Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 hemorrhagic stroke (64% and 86%, respectively, in low- and middle-income countries).378 • In 2010, the mean age of stroke-related death in high-income countries was 80.4 years compared with 72.1 years in low- and middle-income countries.379 • Between 1990 and 2010, ischemic stroke mortality decreased 37% in high-income countries and 14% in low- and middle-income countries. Hemorrhagic stroke mortality decreased 38% in high-income countries and 23% in low- and middle-income countries.378 Table 14-1. Stroke Population Group Prevalence, 2013–2016: Age ≥20 y New and Recurrent Attacks, All Ages Mortality, 2016: All Ages* Hospital Discharges, 2014: All Ages Cost, 2014–2015 Both sexes 7 000 000 (2.5%) 795 000 142 142 888 000 $45.5 Billion Males 3 200 000 (2.5%) 370 000 (46.5%)† 59 355 (41.8%)† 434 000 … Females 3 800 000 (2.6%) 425 000 (53.5%)† 82 787 (58.2%)† 454 000 … NH white males 2.4% 325 000‡ 43 713 … … NH white females 2.5% 365 000‡ 63 778 … … NH black males 3.1% 45 000‡ 8115 … … NH black females 3.8% 60 000‡ 10 074 … … Hispanic males 2.0% … 4798 … … Hispanic females 2.2% … 5485 … … NH Asian males 1.1% … 2268§ … … NH Asian females 1.6% … 2949§ … … … … 632 … … NH American Indian or Alaska Native Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Ellipses (…) indicate data not available; and NH, non-Hispanic. *Mortality for Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Asian and Pacific Islander people should be interpreted with caution because of inconsistencies in reporting Hispanic origin or race on the death certificate compared with censuses, surveys, and birth certificates. Studies have shown underreporting on death certificates of American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander, and Hispanic decedents, as well as undercounts of these groups in censuses. †These percentages represent the portion of total stroke incidence or mortality that applies to males vs females. ‡Estimates include Hispanics and non-Hispanics. Estimates for whites include other nonblack races. §Includes Chinese, Filipino, Hawaiian, Japanese, and other Asian or Pacific Islander. Sources: Prevalence: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013 to 2016 and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Percentages for racial/ethnic groups are age adjusted for Americans ≥20 years of age. Age-specific percentages are extrapolated to the 2016 US population. Incidence: Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Stroke Study/National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke data for 1999 provided on August 1, 2007. US estimates compiled by NHLBI. See also Kissela et al.380 Data include children. Mortality: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Center for Health Statistics, 2016 Mortality Multiple Cause-of-Death–United States. These data represent underlying cause of death only. Mortality for NH Asians includes Pacific Islanders. Hospital discharges: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Data include those inpatients discharged alive, dead, or status unknown. Cost: NHLBI. Data include estimated direct and indirect costs for 2014 to 2015 (average annual). e250 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 14-1. Prevalence of stroke by age and sex (NHANES, 2013–2016). NHANES indicates National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Source: National Center for Health Statistics and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 14-2. Annual age-adjusted incidence of first-ever stroke by race. Hospital plus out-of-hospital ascertainment, 1993 to 1994, 1999, and 2005. ICH indicates intracerebral hemorrhage; and SAH, subarachnoid hemorrhage. Data derived from Kleindorfer et al.18 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e251 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 14-3. Age-adjusted death rates for stroke by sex and race/ethnicity, 2016. Death rates for the American Indian or Alaska Native and Asian or Pacific Islander populations are known to be underestimated. Stroke includes International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision codes I60 through I69 (cerebrovascular disease). Mortality for NH Asians includes Pacific Islanders. NH indicates non-Hispanic. Source: National Center for Health Statistics and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 14-4. Crude stroke mortality rates among young US adults (aged 25–64 years), 2006 to 2016. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.47 e252 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 14-5. Crude stroke mortality rates among older US adults (aged ≥65 years), 2006 to 2016. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.47 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 14-6. Stroke death rates, 2014 through 2016, all ages, by county. Rates are spatially smoothed to enhance the stability of rates in counties with small populations. International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision codes for stroke: I60 through I69. Data source: National Vital Statistics System and National Center for Health Statistics. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e253 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 14-7. Probability of death within 1 year after first stroke. Source: Pooled data from the Framingham Heart Study, Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study, Cardiovascular Health Study, Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults, and Jackson Heart Study of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 14-8. Probability of death within 5 years after first stroke. Source: Pooled data from the Framingham Heart Study, Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study, Cardiovascular Health Study, Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults, and Jackson Heart Study of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. e254 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 14-9. Probability of death with recurrent stroke in 5 years after first stroke. Source: Pooled data from the Framingham Heart Study, Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study, Cardiovascular Health Study, Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults, and Jackson Heart Study of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 14-10. Trends in carotid endarterectomy and carotid stenting procedures (United States, 1993–2014). Carotid endarterectomy: International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) 38.12 (all-listed); carotid stenting: ICD-9-CM 00.63 (all-listed). Source: Nationwide Inpatient Sample, Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e255 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 14-11. Age-standardized global prevalence rates of cerebrovascular disease per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. Data derived from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.377 Printed with permission. Copyright © 2017, University of Washington. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 14-12. Age-standardized global prevalence rates of hemorrhagic stroke per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. Data derived from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.377 Printed with permission. Copyright © 2017, University of Washington. e256 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 14-13. Age-standardized global prevalence rates of ischemic stroke per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. Data derived from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.377 Printed with permission. Copyright © 2017, University of Washington. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 14-14. Age-standardized global mortality rates of cerebrovascular disease per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. Data derived from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.377 Printed with permission. Copyright © 2017, University of Washington. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e257 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 14 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 14-15. Age-standardized global mortality rates of hemorrhagic stroke per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. Data derived from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.377 Printed with permission. Copyright © 2017, University of Washington. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 14-16. Age-standardized global mortality rates of ischemic stroke per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. Data derived from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.377 Printed with permission. Copyright © 2017, University of Washington. e258 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 1. 2016 BRFSS survey data and documentation. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. https://www.cdc.gov/brfss/annual_data/ annual_2016.html. 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CONGENITAL CARDIOVASCULAR DEFECTS AND KAWASAKI DISEASE ICD-9 745 to 747; ICD-10 Q20 to Q28. See Tables 15-1 through 15-4 and Charts 15-1 through 15-7 Click here to return to the Table of Contents CCDs arise from abnormal formation of the heart or major blood vessels. CCDs range in severity from very minor abnormalities that will never require medical therapy or intervention to complex malformations, including absent or atretic portions of the heart, that could require multiple surgeries and interventions, or even cardiac transplantation. Thus, there is significant variability in their presentation and requirements for care that can have a significant impact on morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs in children and adults.1 Some types of CCDs are associated with diminished quality of life,2 on par with what is seen in other chronic pediatric health conditions,3 as well as deficits in cognitive functioning4 and neurodevelopmental outcomes.5 Health outcomes generally continue to improve for CCDs, including survival, which Abbreviations Used in Chapter 15 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 ACS AHA AMI ASD AV CABG CCD CDC CI DM GBD HCUP HD HLHS HR ICD-9 ICD-10 ICU IHD IQR IVIG KD NH NHIS NHLBI NIS OR RR RV STS TGA TOF UI VSD e272 acute coronary syndrome American Heart Association acute myocardial infarction atrial septal defect atrioventricular coronary artery bypass graft congenital cardiovascular defect Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confidence interval diabetes mellitus Global Burden of Disease Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project heart disease hypoplastic left heart syndrome hazard ratio International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision intensive care unit ischemic heart disease interquartile range intravenous immunoglobulin Kawasaki disease non-Hispanic National Health Interview Survey National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample odds ratio relative risk right ventricle Society of Thoracic Surgeons transposition of the great arteries tetralogy of Fallot uncertainty interval ventricular septal defect March 5, 2019 has led to a population shift into adulthood. There is a growing population of adults with both congenital heart defects and the more usual adult medical diagnoses,6 which adds to the management complexity of this group of patients7,8 and emphasizes the importance of specialty care by adult congenital HD specialists.9 Overall Lifespan Prevalence (See Tables 15-1 through 15-3) The 32nd Bethesda Conference estimated that the total number of adults living with CCDs in the United States in 2000 was 800 000.1,10 In 2002, the estimated prevalence of CCDs was 650 000 to 1.3 million in all age groups.10 The annual birth prevalence of CCDs ranged from 2.4 to 13.7 per 1000 live births (Table  15-2). In the United States, 1 in 150 adults is expected to have some form of congenital heart defect, including mild lesions such as a well-functioning bicuspid aortic valve and more severe disease such as HLHS.7 The estimated prevalence of CCDs ranges from 2.5% for hypoplastic right heart syndrome to 20.1% for VSD in children and from 1.8% for TGA to 20.1% for VSD in adults (Table 15-3). In population data from Canada, the measured prevalence of CCDs in the general population was 13.11 per 1000 children and 6.12 per 1000 adults in the year 2010.11 The expected growth rates of the congenital heart defects population vary from 1% to 5% per year depending on age and the distribution of lesions.12 Estimates of the distribution of lesions in the CCD population using available data vary based on proposed assumptions. If all those born with CCDs between 1940 and 2002 were treated, there would be ≈750 000 survivors with simple lesions, 400 000 with moderate lesions, and 180 000 with complex lesions; in addition, there would be 3.0 million people alive with bicuspid aortic valves.12 Without treatment, the number of survivors in each group would be 400 000, 220 000, and 30 000, respectively. The actual numbers surviving were projected to be between these 2 sets of estimates as of more than a decade ago.12 The most common types of defects in children are VSD, 620 000 people; ASD, 235 000 people; valvar pulmonary stenosis, 185 000 people; and patent ductus arteriosus, 173 000 people.12 The most common lesions seen in adults are ASD and TOF.10 Birth Prevalence The incidence of disorders present before birth, such as CCDs, is generally described as the birth prevalence. The birth prevalence of CCDs is reported as 6.9 per 1000 live births in North America, 8.2 per 1000 live births in Europe, and 9.3 per 1000 live births in Asia.15 The Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Overall Birth Prevalence (See Table 15-2) • According to population-based data from the Metropolitan Atlanta Congenital Defects Program (Atlanta, GA), a CCD occurred in 1 of every 111 to 125 births (live, still, or >20 weeks’ gestation) from 1995 to 1997 and from 1998 to 2005. Some defects showed variations by sex and racial distribution.19 • According to population-based data from Alberta, Canada, there was a total birth prevalence of 12.42 per 1000 total births (live, still, or >20 weeks’ gestation).20 • An estimated minimum of 40 000 infants are expected to be affected by CCDs each year in the United States. Of these, ≈25%, or 2.4 per 1000 live births, require invasive treatment in the first year of life (Table 15-2). Birth Prevalence of Specific Defects • The National Birth Defects Prevention Network showed the average birth prevalence of 21 selected major birth defects for 13 states in the United States from 2004 to 2006. These data indicated that there are >6100 estimated annual cases of 5 CCDs: truncus arteriosus (0.07 per 1000 births), TGA (0.3 per 1000 births), TOF (0.4 per 1000 births), AV septal defect (0.47 per 1000 births), and HLHS (0.23 per 1000 births).21,22 • Metropolitan Atlanta Congenital Defects Program data for specific defects at birth showed the following: VSD, 4.2 per 1000 births; ASD, 1.3 per 1000 births; valvar pulmonic stenosis, 0.6 per 1000 births; TOF, 0.5 per 1000 births; aortic coarctation, 0.4 per 1000 births; AV septal defect, 0.4 per 1000 births; and TGA (0.2 per 1000 births).19 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • Bicuspid aortic valve occurs in 13.7 of every 1000 people; these defects might not require treatment in infancy or childhood but could require care later in adulthood.23 Mortality (See Tables 15-1 and 15-4 and Charts 15-1 through 15-5) Overall mortality attributable to CCDs: • In 2016 (NHLBI tabulation): — Mortality related to CCDs was 3063 deaths (Table 15-1), a 13.3% decrease from 2006. — CCDs (ICD-10 Q20–Q28) were the most common cause of infant deaths resulting from birth defects (ICD-10 Q00–Q99); 22.0% of infants who died of a birth defect had a heart defect (ICD-10 Q20-Q24). — The age-adjusted death rate (deaths per 100 000 people) attributable to CCDs was 1.0, a 16.7% decrease from 2006. • According to a review of Norwegian national mortality data in live-born children with CCDs from 1994 to 2009, the all-cause mortality rate was 17.4% for children with severe congenital heart defects and 3.0% for children with milder forms of CCDs, with declining mortality rates over the analysis period related to declining operative mortality and more frequent pregnancy terminations.24 • Death rates attributed to CCDs decrease as gestational age advances toward 40 weeks.25 In-hospital mortality of infants with major CCDs is independently associated with late-preterm birth (OR, 2.70 [95% CI, 1.69–4.33]) compared with delivery at later gestational ages.26,27 • Similarly, postoperative mortality of infants with CCDs born near term (37 weeks) is 1.34 (95% CI, 1.05–1.71; P=0.02) higher than for those born full term,28,29 with higher complication rates and longer lengths of stay. The presence of CCDs substantially increases mortality of very low-birthweight infants; in a study of very low-birth-weight infants, the mortality rate with serious congenital heart defects was 44% compared with 12.7% in very low-birth-weight infants without serious CCDs.30 • Analysis of the STS Congenital Heart Surgery Database, a voluntary registry with self-reported data for a 3-year cycle (2013–2016) from 116 centers performing CCD surgery (112 based in 40 US states, 3 in Canada, and 1 in Turkey),31 showed that of 122 193 total patients who underwent an operation with analyzable data, the aggregate hospital discharge mortality rate was 3.0% (95% CI, 2.9%–3.1%).32 The mortality rate was 8.6% March 5, 2019 e273 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES overall birth prevalence of CCDs at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Hospital in Mumbai, India, from 2006 through 2011 was 13.28 per 1000 live births.16 Variations in birth prevalence rates may be related to the age at detection; major defects can be identified in the prenatal or neonatal period, but minor defects might not be detected until later in childhood or, in fact, adulthood, which makes it challenging to estimate birth prevalence and population prevalence. To distinguish more serious defects, some studies report the number of new cases of sufficient severity to result in death or an invasive procedure within the first year of life (in addition to the overall birth prevalence). Birth prevalence rates are likely to increase over time because of improved technological advancements in diagnosis and screening, particularly fetal cardiac ultrasound,17 pulse oximetry,18 and echocardiography during infancy. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 15 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 (95% CI, 8.2%–9.1%) for neonates,32 2.8% (95% CI, 2.6%–3.0%) for infants, 1.0% (95% CI, 0.9%–1.1%) for children (>1 year to 18 years of age),32 and 1.5% (95% CI, 1.3%–1.8%) for adults (>18 years of age).32 • Another recent analysis of mortality after CCD surgery, culled from the Pediatric Cardiac Care Consortium’s US-based multicenter data registry, demonstrated that although standardized mortality ratios continue to decrease, there remains increased mortality in CCD patients compared with the general population. The data included 35 998 patients with median follow-up of 18 years and an overall standardized mortality ratio of 8.3% (95% CI, 8.0%–8.7%).33 • The Japan Congenital Cardiovascular Surgery Database reported similar surgical outcomes for congenital HD from 28 810 patients operated on between 2008 and 2012, with 2.3% and 3.5% mortality at 30 and 90 days, respectively.34 • In population-based data from Canada, 8123 deaths occurred among 71 686 patients with CCDs followed up for nearly 1 million patient-years.7 • Among 12 644 adults with CCDs followed up at a single Canadian center from 1980 to 2009, 308 patients in the study cohorts (19%) died.35 • Trends in age-adjusted death rates attributable to CCD mortality showed a decline from 1999 to 2016 (Chart 15-1); this varied by race/ethnicity and sex (Charts 15-2 and 15-3). • From 1999 to 2016, there was a decline in the age-adjusted death rates attributable to CCDs in black, white, and Hispanic people (Chart 15-2), in both males and females (Chart 15-3), and in age groups 1 to 4 years, 5 to 14 years, 15 to 24 years, and ≥25 years (Chart 15-4) in the United States. • CCD-related mortality varies substantially by age, with infants showing the highest mortality rates from 1999 to 2016 (Chart 15-4). • The US 2016 age-adjusted death rate (deaths per 100  000 people) attributable to CCDs was 1.0 for NH white males, 1.3 for NH black males, 1.0 for Hispanic males, 0.8 for NH white females, 1.1 for NH black females, and 0.8 for Hispanic females. Infant (<1 year of age) mortality rates were 28.9 for NH white infants, 42.0 for NH black infants, and 31.0 for Hispanic infants (Chart 15-5).36 • Mortality after congenital heart surgery also differs between races/ethnicities, even after adjustment for access to care. The risk of in-hospital mortality for minority patients compared with white patients is 1.22 (95% CI, 1.05–1.41) for Hispanics, 1.27 (95% CI, 1.09–1.47) for NH blacks, and 1.56 (95% CI, 1.37–1.78) for other e274 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 15 NH people.37 Similarly, another study found that a higher risk of in-hospital mortality was associated with nonwhite race (OR, 1.36 [95% CI, 1.19– 1.54]) and Medicaid insurance (OR, 1.26 [95% CI, 1.09–1.46]).38 One center’s experience suggested race was independently associated with neonatal surgical outcomes only in patients with less complex CCDs.39 Another center found that a home monitoring program can reduce mortality even in this vulnerable population.40 • The population-weighted mortality rate for surgery for congenital heart defects is slightly higher in males (5.1%) than females (4.6%) <20 years old (Table 15-4). • Data from the HCUP’s Kids’ Inpatient Database from 2000, 2003, and 2006 show male children had more CCD surgeries in infancy, more high-risk surgeries, and more procedures to correct multiple cardiac defects. Female infants with high-risk CCDs had a 39% higher adjusted mortality than males.40,41 According to CDC multiple-cause death data from 1999 to 2006, sex differences in mortality over time varied with age. Between the ages of 18 and 34 years, mortality over time decreased significantly in females but not in males.42 • In studies that examined trends since 1979, age-adjusted death rates declined 22% for critical CCDs43 and 39% for all CCDs,44 and deaths tended to occur at progressively older ages. CDC mortality data from 1979 to 2005 showed allage death rates had declined by 60% for VSD and 40% for TOF.45 Population-based data from Canada showed overall mortality decreased by 31% and the median age of death increased from 2 to 23 years between 1987 and 2005.7 • Further analysis of the Kids’ Inpatient Database from 2000 to 2009 showed a decrease in HLHS stage 3 mortality by 14% and a decrease in stage 1 mortality by 6%.46 Surgical interventions are the primary treatment for reducing mortality. A Pediatric Heart Network study of 15 North American centers revealed that even in lesions associated with the highest mortality, such as HLHS, aggressive palliation can lead to an increase in the 12-month survival rate, from 64% to 74%.47 • Surgical interventions are common in adults with CCDs. Mortality rates for 12 CCD procedures were examined with data from 1988 to 2003 reported in the NIS. A total of 30 250 operations were identified, which yielded a national estimate of 152  277±7875 operations. Of these, 27% were performed in patients ≥18 years of age. The overall in-hospital mortality rate for adult patients with CCDs was 4.71% (95% CI, 4.19%–5.23%), Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Hospitalizations (See Table 15-1) • In 2014, the total number of hospital discharges for CCDs for all ages was 39  000 (Table 15-1). • Hospitalization of infants with CCDs is common; one-third of patients with congenital heart defects require hospitalization during infancy,45,50 often in an ICU. • Although the most common CCD lesions were shunts, including patent ductus arteriosus, VSDs, and ASDs, TOF accounted for a higher proportion of in-hospital death than any other birth defect. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Cost • Using HCUP 2013 NIS data, one study noted that hospitalization costs for individuals of all ages with CCDs exceeded $6.1 billion in 2013, which represents 27% of all birth defect–associated hospital costs.51 • Among pediatric hospitalizations (age 0–20 years) in the HCUP 2012 Kids’ Inpatient Database52: — Pediatric hospitalizations with CCDs (4.4% of total pediatric hospitalizations) accounted for $6.6 billion in hospitalization spending (23% of total pediatric hospitalization costs). — 26.7% of all CCD costs were attributed to critical CCDs, with the highest costs attributable to HLHS, coarctation of the aorta, and TOF. — Median (IQR) hospital cost was $51  302 ($32 088–$100 058) in children who underwent cardiac surgery, $21  920 ($13  068– $51 609) in children who underwent cardiac catheterization, $4134 ($1771–$10 253) in children who underwent noncardiac surgery, and $23 062 ($5529–$71 887) in children admitted for medical treatments. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 — The mean cost of CCDs was higher in infancy ($36 601) than in older ages and in those with critical congenital heart defects ($52 899). • Other studies confirm the high cost of HLHS. An analysis of 1941 neonates with HLHS showed a median cost of $99 070 for stage 1 palliation (Norwood or Sano procedure), $35 674 for stage 2 palliation (Glenn procedure), $36 928 for stage 3 palliation (Fontan procedure), and $289 292 for transplantation.53 • Other CCD lesions are less costly. In 2124 patients undergoing congenital heart operations between 2001 and 2007, total costs for the other surgeries were $12 761 (ASD repair), $18 834 (VSD repair), $28 223 (TOF repair), and $55 430 (arterial switch operation).54 • A recent Canadian study demonstrated increasing hospitalization costs for children and adults with CCDs, particularly those with complex lesions, which appears independent from inflation or length of stay.55 Risk Factors • Numerous intrinsic and extrinsic nongenetic risk factors are thought to contribute to CCDs.56,57 • Intrinsic risk factors for CCDs include various genetic syndromes. Twins are at higher risk for CCDs58; one report from Kaiser Permanente data showed monochorionic twins were at particular risk (RR, 11.6 [95% CI, 9.2–14.5]).59 Known risks generally focus on maternal exposures, but a study of paternal occupational exposure documented a higher incidence of CCDs with paternal exposure to phthalates.60 • Other paternal exposures that increase risk for CCDs include paternal anesthesia, which has been implicated in TOF (3.6%); sympathomimetic medication and coarctation of the aorta (5.8%); pesticides and VSDs (5.5%); and solvents and HLHS (4.6%).61 • Known maternal risks include smoking62,63 during the first trimester of pregnancy, which has also been associated with a ≥30% increased risk of the following lesions in the fetus: ASD, pulmonary valvar stenosis, truncus arteriosus, TGA,64 and septal defects (particularly for heavy smokers [≥25 cigarettes daily]).65 Maternal smoking might account for 1.4% of all congenital heart defects. • Exposure to secondhand smoke has also been implicated as a risk factor.66 • Air pollutants can also increase the risk of CCDs. In a retrospective review of singleton infants born in Florida from 2000 to 2009, maternal exposure during pregnancy to the air pollutant benzene was associated with an increased risk in the fetus March 5, 2019 e275 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES with a significant reduction in mortality observed when surgery was performed on such adult patients by pediatric versus nonpediatric heart surgeons (1.87% versus 4.84%; P<0.0001).48 For adults with CCDs, specialist care is a key determinant of mortality and morbidity. In a singlecenter report of 4461 adult patients with CCDs with 48 828 patient-years of follow-up, missed appointments and delay in care were predictors of mortality.49 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 15 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al • • • • • Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • • • e276 of critical and noncritical CCDs (1.33 [95% CI, 1.07–1.65]).67 Maternal binge drinking68 is also associated with an increased risk of CCDs, and the combination of binge drinking and smoking can be particularly deleterious: Mothers who smoke and report any binge drinking in the 3 months before pregnancy are at an increased risk of giving birth to a child with a CCD (adjusted OR, 12.65).68 Maternal obesity is also associated with CCDs. A meta-analysis of 14 studies of females without gestational DM showed infants born to mothers who were moderately and severely obese, respectively, had 1.1 and 1.4 times greater risk of CCDs than infants born to normal-weight mothers.69–71 The risk of TOF was 1.9 times higher among infants born to mothers with severe obesity than among infants born to normal-weight mothers.70 Maternal DM, including gestational DM, has also been associated with CCDs, both isolated (CCD[s] as the only major congenital anomaly) and multiple (CCD[s] plus ≥1 noncardiac major congenital anomalies).72,73 Pregestational DM is also associated with CCDs, specifically TOF.74 Preeclampsia is considered a risk factor for CCDs, although not critical defects.75 Folate deficiency is a well-documented risk for congenital malformations, including CCDs, and folic acid supplementation is routinely recommended during pregnancy.56 An observational study of folic acid supplementation in Hungarian females showed a decrease in the incidence of CCDs, including VSD (OR, 0.57 [95% CI, 0.45– 0.73]), TOF (OR, 0.53 [95% CI, 0.17–0.94]), dextro-TGA (OR, 0.47 [95% CI, 0.26–0.86]), and ASD secundum (OR, 0.63 [95% CI, 0.40–0.98]).75 A US population-based case-control study showed an inverse relationship between folic acid use and the risk of TGA (Baltimore-Washington Infant Study, 1981–1989).76 An observational study from Quebec, Canada, of 1.3 million births from 1990 to 2005 found a 6% per year reduction in severe congenital heart defects using a time-trend analysis before and after public health measures were instituted that mandated folic acid fortification of grain and flour products in Canada.77 Maternal infections, including rubella and chlamydia, have been associated with congenital heart defects.78,79 High altitude has also been described as a risk factor for CCDs. Tibetan children living at 4200 to 4900 m had a higher prevalence of congenital heart defects (12.09 per 1000) than those living at lower altitudes of 3500 to 4100 m; patent ductus March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 15 arteriosus and ASD contributed to the increased prevalence.80 Screening Pulse oximetry screening for CCDs was recommended by the US Department of Health and Human Services in 2010.81 It was incorporated as part of the US recommended uniform screening panel for newborns in 2011 and has been endorsed by the AHA and the American Academy of Pediatrics.82 At present, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have laws or regulations mandating newborn screening for identification of previously unidentified (by fetal cardiac ultrasound) newborn CCDs,83 and several studies have demonstrated the benefit of such screening.84–86 • Several key factors contribute to effective screening, including probe placement (postductal), oximetry cutoff (<95%), timing (>24 hours of life), and altitude (<2643 ft, 806 m). • If fully implemented, screening would predict identification of 1189 additional infants with critical congenital heart defects and yield 1975 falsepositive results.87 • A simulation model estimates that screening the entire United States for critical CCDs with pulse oximetry would uncover 875 infants (95% UI, 705–1060) who truly have nonsyndromic CCDs versus 880 (95% UI, 700–1080) false-negative screenings (no CCDs).88 • It has been estimated that 29.5% (95% CI, 28.1%–31.0%) of nonsyndromic children with critical CCDs are diagnosed after 3 days and thus might benefit from pulse oximetry screening.89 • A meta-analysis of 13 studies that included 229 421 newborns found pulse oximetry had a sensitivity of 76.5% (95% CI, 67.7%–83.5%) for detection of critical CCDs and a specificity of 99.9% (95% CI, 99.7%–99.9%), with a falsepositive rate of 0.14% (95% CI, 0.06%–0.33%).90 • A recent observational study demonstrated that statewide implementation of mandatory policies for newborn screening for critical CCDs was associated with a significant decrease (33.4% [95% CI, 10.6%– 50.3%]) in infant cardiac deaths between 2007 and 2013 compared with states without such policies.91 • The cost of identifying a newborn with a critical CCD has been estimated at $20 862 per newborn detected and $40 385 per life-year gained (2011 US dollars).88 • Reports outside of the United States have shown similar performance of pulse oximetry screening in identifying critical CCDs,92 with a sensitivity and specificity of pulse oximetry screening for critical congenital heart defects of 100% and 99.7%, respectively. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • CCDs have a heritable component. There is a greater concordance of CCDs in monozygotic than dizygotic twins.93 Among parents with ASD or VSD, 2.6% and 3.7%, respectively, have children who are similarly affected, 21 times the estimated population frequency.94 However, a large fraction of CCDs occur in families with no other history of CCDs, which suggests the possibility of de novo genetic events. • Large chromosomal abnormalities are associated with some CCDs. For example, aneuploidies such as trisomy 13, 18, and 21 account for 9% to 18% of CCDs.89 The specific genes responsible for CCDs that are disrupted by these abnormalities are difficult to identify. There are studies that suggest that DSCAM and COL6A contribute to Down syndrome–associated CCDs.95 • Copy number variants also contribute to CCDs and have been shown to be overrepresented in larger cohorts of patients with specific forms of CCDs.96 The most common copy number variant is del22q11, which encompasses the T-box transcription factor (TBX1) gene and presents as DiGeorge syndrome and velocardiofacial syndrome. Others include del17q11, which causes William syndrome.97 • Single point mutations are also a cause of CCDs and include mutations in a core group of cardiac transcription factors (NKX2.5, TBX1, TBX5, and MEF2),97 ZIC3, and the NOTCH1 gene (dominantly inherited and found in ≈5% of cases of bicuspid aortic valve) and related NOTCH signaling genes.98 • Recent advances in whole-exome sequencing have suggested that 10% of sporadic severe cases of CCDs are caused by de novo mutations,99 particularly in chromatin-regulating genes. • Rare monogenic CCDs also exist, including monogenic forms of ASD, heterotaxy, severe mitral valve prolapse, and bicuspid aortic valve.97 • There is no exact consensus currently on the role, type, and utility of clinical genetic testing in people with CCDs,97 but it should be offered to patients with multiple congenital abnormalities or congenital syndromes (including CCD lesions associated with a high prevalence of 22q11 deletion or DiGeorge syndrome), and it can be considered in patients with a family history, in those with developmental delay, and in patients with left-sided obstructive lesions.1 • A Pediatric Cardiac Genomics Consortium has been developed to provide and better understand phenotype and genotype data from large cohorts of patients with CCDs.100 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Global Burden of CCDs (See Charts 15-6 and 15-7) • In 2016101: — Prevalence of congenital heart anomalies was an estimated 15.4 million people. — There were 200  000 deaths attributed to congenital heart anomalies worldwide. • The GBD 2016 Study used statistical models and data on incidence, prevalence, case fatality, excess mortality, and cause-specific mortality to estimate disease burden for 315 diseases and injuries in 195 countries and territories.101 — Age-standardized mortality rates of CCDs are lowest in high-income countries (Chart 15-6). — The prevalence of congenital heart anomalies is highest in Northern and Central Europe (Chart 15-7). Kawasaki Disease ICD-9 446.1; ICD-10 M30.3. 2016 Mortality: Underlying Mortality—5, All-Cause Mortality—7 (NHLBI tabulation) KD is an acute inflammatory illness characterized by fever, rash, nonexudative limbal-sparing conjunctivitis, extremity changes, red lips and strawberry tongue, and a swollen lymph node. In areas where bacille CalmetteGuerin vaccination is common, the site can reactivate in KD.102 The most feared consequence of this vasculitis is coronary artery aneurysms, which can result in coronary ischemic events and other cardiovascular outcomes in the acute period or years later.103 The cause of KD is unknown, but it could be an immune response to an acute infectious illness based in part on genetic susceptibilities.104,105 This is supported by the occurrence of epidemics and variation in incidence by age, geography, and season, but also by race/ethnicity, sex, and family history.105,106 The Nationwide Longitudinal Survey in Japan has shown that breastfeeding is protective against developing KD.107 Prevalence • KD is the most common cause of acquired HD in children in the US and other developed countries.106 Incidence • The incidence was 20.8 per 100 000 US children aged <5 years in 2006.108 This is the most recent national estimate available and is limited by reliance on weighted hospitalization data from 38 states. • Boys have a 1.5-fold higher incidence of KD than girls.108 March 5, 2019 e277 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Genetics and Family History Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 15 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • Although KD can occur into adolescence (and rarely beyond), 76.8% of US children with KD are <5 years of age.108 • Race-specific incidence rates indicate that KD is most common among Americans of Asian and Pacific Island descent (30.3 per 100 000 children <5 years old), occurs with intermediate frequency in NH blacks (17.5 per 100 000 children <5 years old) and Hispanics (15.7 per 100 000 children <5 years old), and is least common in whites (12.0 per 100 000 children <5 years old).108 • There is also geographic variation in KD incidence within the United States. States with higher Asian American populations have higher rates of KD; for example, rates are 2.5-fold higher in Hawaii (50.4 per 100 000 children <5 years old) than in the continental United States.109 Within Hawaii, the race-specific rates of KD per 100 000 children <5 years old in 1996 to 2006 were 210.5 for Japanese, 86.9 for Native Hawaiian, 83.2 for Chinese, 64.5 for Filipino, and 13.7 for white children.109 • There are seasonal variations in KD; KD is more common during the winter and early spring months, except in Hawaii, where no clear seasonal trend is seen.108,109 • KD can recur. Recurrence rates are not available for US children, but incidence of first recurrence among children with a history of KD has been reported as 6.5 per 1000 person-years in Japan (2007–2010) and 2.6 per 1000 person-years in Canada (2004–2014).110,111 Recurrences constitute 2% to 4% of total KD cases in both the United States and Japan.112 Hospital Discharges • In 2014, there were 6000 all-listed diagnoses discharges for KD, with 4000 males and 2000 females (HCUP, unpublished NHLBI tabulation). Secular Trends • Although the incidence of KD is rising worldwide, there is no clear secular trend in the United States. US hospitalizations for KD were 17.5 and 20.8 per 100 000 children aged <5 years in 1997 and 2006, respectively, but the test for linear trend was not significant.108 Complications of KD • In the acute phase (up to ≈6 weeks from fever onset), several important cardiovascular complications can occur. — KD shock syndrome, with variable contributions from myocardial dysfunction and decreased peripheral resistance, occurs in 5% to 7% of KD cases and is associated with higher risk of coronary arterial dilation, e278 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 15 resistance to IVIG treatment, and rarely, longterm myocardial dysfunction or death.106,113 — It is estimated that even with current therapy (high-dose IVIG within the first 10 days of illness), 20% of children develop transient coronary artery dilation (Z score >2), 5% develop coronary artery aneurysms (Z score ≥2.5), and 1% develop giant aneurysms (Z score ≥10 or >8 mm).107 Estimates are complicated by variability in ascertainment method (administrative codes or research measurement), size criteria, timing (because the majority of dilated segments and approximately half of aneurysms reduce to normal dimensions over time), and therapeutic regimens in the underlying studies. In the most recent US data from 2 centers in 2004 to 2008, maximal coronary artery dimensions reached Z scores ≥2.5 in 30% of KD cases up to 12 weeks from fever onset, including medium (Z score ≥5 to <10) and giant aneurysms in ≈6% and ≈3% of KD cases, respectively.114 Risk factors for coronary artery abnormalities include younger age, male sex, late treatment, and failure to respond to initial IVIG with defervescence.114–117 — Peak KD-associated mortality occurs during the acute phase but is rare, estimated at 0 to 0.17% in older US data and 0.03% in recent data from Japan.118–120 Mortality is related to thrombosis or rupture of rapidly expanding aneurysms, or less commonly, shock or macrophage activation syndrome with multiorgan failure.118,119,121 • Long term, IHD and death are related to coronary artery stenosis or thrombosis. — Prognosis is predicted largely by coronary artery size 1 month from illness onset. In a Taiwanese study of 1073 KD cases from 1980 to 2012, coronary artery aneurysms were present in 18.3% beyond 1 month, including 11.6% with small, 4.1% with medium, and 2.5% with giant aneurysms. Among those with persistent aneurysms beyond 1 month, IHD death occurred in 2%, nonfatal AMI occurred in another 2%, and myocardial ischemia occurred in another 3%, for a total 7% ischemic event rate during 1 to 46 years of follow-up. Nearly all events occurred in those with giant aneurysms, for whom the ischemia event–free survival rates were 0.63 and 0.36 at 10 and 20 years, respectively, after KD onset.122 Findings were similar in a Canadian study of 1356 KD patients diagnosed in 1990 to 2007 and followed for up to 15 years, and in a Japanese study Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Treatment and Control • Treatment of acute KD rests on diminishing the inflammatory response with IVIG, which clearly reduces the incidence of coronary artery aneurysms. Aspirin is routinely used for its anti-inflammatory and antiplatelet effects, but it does not reduce the incidence of coronary artery aneurysms.106 On the basis of a Cochrane review, addition of prednisolone to the standard IVIG regimen could further reduce the incidence of coronary artery abnormalities (RR, 0.29 [95% CI, 0.18– 0.46]), but the applicability of these data to nonAsian and less severe KD cases is not certain.127 Other anti-inflammatory treatments have also been used, based on limited data.106 • Management of established coronary artery aneurysms in the short- and long-term is centered on Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 thromboprophylaxis. Successful coronary intervention for late coronary stenosis or thrombosis has been accomplished percutaneously and surgically (eg, CABG).124,128 Global Burden of KD • The annual incidence of KD is highest in Japan, at 308.0 per 100 000 children <5 years of age in 2014, followed by South Korea at 194.7 per 100 000 children <5 years of age in 2014 and Taiwan at 55.9 per 100 000 in children <5 years of age for the period 2000 to 2014.120,129,130 National incidence data are lacking for China, but the most recent estimates for Shanghai are 71.9 per 100 000 children <5 years of age in 2012.131 • In Japan, the cumulative incidence of KD at age 10 years has been calculated with national survey data as >1%, at 1.5 per 100 boys and 1.2 per 100 girls for 2007 to 2010.132 Using different methodology with complete capture of cases through the national health insurance program, Taiwan recorded a cumulative incidence of 2.78% by age 5 years in 2014.130 • The incidence of KD is lower in Canada, at 19.6 per 100 000 children <5 years of age for the period 2004 to 2014, and in European countries, such as Italy with 14.7 per 100 000 children <5 years of age in 2008 to 2013, Spain with 8 per 100 000 children <5 years of age in 2004 to 2014, and Germany with 7.2 per 100 000 children <5 years of age in 2011 to 2012.111,133–136 • The incidence of KD is rising worldwide, with potential contributions from improved recognition, diagnosis of incomplete KD more often, and true increasing incidence.120,130,135 March 5, 2019 e279 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES of 76 patients with giant aneurysms diagnosed since 1972 and followed up through 2011.123,124 — A recent Japanese multicenter cohort study of 1006 individuals identified risk factors for 10-year incidence of coronary events (thrombosis, stenosis, obstruction, acute ischemic events, or coronary intervention).125 Significant risk factors included giant-sized aneurysm (HR, 8.9 [95% CI, 5.1–15.4]), male sex (HR, 2.8 [95% CI, 1.7–4.8]), and resistance to IVIG therapy (HR, 2.2 [95% CI, 1.4–3.6]). — Among 261 adults <40 years old with ACS who underwent coronary angiography in San Diego, CA, from 2005 to 2009, 5% had aneurysms consistent with late sequelae of KD.126 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 15 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 15 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Table 15-1.  Congenital Cardiovascular Defects Estimated Prevalence, 2002, All Ages Mortality, 2016, All Ages* Hospital Discharges, 2014, All Ages 2.4 million137 3063 39 000 Males … 1670 (54.5%)† 21 000 Females … 1393 (45.5%)† 18 000 NH white males … 973 … NH white females … 821 … NH black males … 284 … NH black females … 248 … Hispanic males … 322 … Hispanic females … 245 … NH Asian or Pacific Islander males … 66 … NH Asian or Pacific Islander females … 54 … NH American Indian or Alaska Native … 38 … Population Group Both sexes Ellipses (…) indicate data not available; and NH, non-Hispanic. *Mortality for Hispanic, NH American Indian or Alaska Native, and NH Asian and Pacific Islander people should be interpreted with caution because of inconsistencies in reporting Hispanic origin or race on the death certificate compared with censuses, surveys, and birth certificates. Studies have shown underreporting on death certificates of American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander, and Hispanic decedents, as well as undercounts of these groups in censuses. †These percentages represent the portion of total congenital cardiovascular mortality that is for males vs females. Sources: Mortality: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Center for Health Statistics, 2016 Mortality Multiple Cause-of-Death—United States. These data represent underlying cause of death only. Hospital discharges: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample, 2014, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; data include those inpatients discharged alive, dead, or status unknown. Table 15-2.  Annual Birth Prevalence of CCDs in the United States15,21 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Type of Presentation Fetal loss Invasive procedure during the first year Detected during first year* Bicuspid aortic valve Rate per 1000 Live Births Estimated Number (Variable With Yearly Birth Rate) Unknown Unknown 2.4 9200 8 36 000 13.7 54 800 CCD indicates congenital cardiovascular defect. *Includes stillbirths and pregnancy termination at <20 weeks’ gestation; includes some defects that resolve spontaneously or do not require treatment. e280 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 15 Prevalence, N CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Table 15-3.  Estimated Prevalence of CCDs and Percent Distribution by Type, United States, 2002* (in Thousands) Percent of Total Type Total Children Adults Total Children Adults Total 994 463 526 100 100 100 VSD† 199 93 106 20.1 20.1 20.1 ASD 187 78 109 18.8 16.8 20.6 Patent ductus arteriosus 144 58 86 14.2 12.4 16.3 Valvular pulmonic stenosis 134 58 76 13.5 12.6 14.4 Coarctation of aorta 76 31 44 7.6 6.8 8.4 Valvular aortic stenosis 54 25 28 5.4 5.5 5.2 TOF 61 32 28 6.1 7 5.4 AV septal defect 31 18 13 3.1 3.9 2.5 TGA 26 17 9 2.6 3.6 1.8 Hypoplastic right heart syndrome 22 12 10 2.2 2.5 1.9 Double-outlet RV 9 9 0 0.9 1.9 0.1 Single ventricle 8 6 2 0.8 1.4 0.3 Anomalous pulmonary venous connection 9 5 3 0.9 1.2 0.6 Truncus arteriosus 9 6 2 0.7 1.3 0.5 HLHS 3 3 0 0.3 0.7 0 Other 22 12 10 2.1 2.6 1.9 ASD indicates atrial septal defect; AV, atrioventricular; CCD, congenital cardiovascular defect; HLHS, hypoplastic left heart syndrome; RV, right ventricle; TGA, transposition of the great arteries; TOF, tetralogy of Fallot; and VSD, ventricular septal defect. *Excludes an estimated 3 million bicuspid aortic valve prevalence (2 million in adults and 1 million in children). †Small VSD, 117 000 (65 000 adults and 52 000 children); large VSD, 82 000 (41 000 adults and 41 000 children). Source: Data derived from Hoffman et al.12 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e281 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 15 Table 15-4.  Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease Surgery for congenital heart disease, n Sample Population, Weighted 14 888 25 831   Deaths, n 736 1253   Mortality rate, % 4.9 4.8   Male, n 8127 14 109   Deaths, n 420 714    Mortality rate, % 5.2 5.1 By sex (81 missing in sample)   Female, n 6680 11 592   Deaths, n 315 539    Mortality rate, % 4.7 4.6 834 1448 3 6 By type of surgery   ASD secundum surgery, n   Deaths, n    Mortality rate, % 0.4 0.4   Norwood procedure for HLHS, n 161 286   Deaths, n    Mortality rate, % 42 72 26.1 25.2 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 In 2003, 25 000 cardiovascular operations for congenital cardiovascular defects were performed on children <20 years of age. Inpatient mortality rate after all types of cardiac surgery was 4.8%. Nevertheless, mortality risk varies substantially for different defect types, from 0.4% for ASD repair to 25.2% for first-stage palliation for HLHS. Fifty-five percent of operations were performed in males. In unadjusted analysis, mortality after cardiac surgery was somewhat higher for males than for females (5.1% vs 4.6%). ASD indicates atrial septal defect; and HLHS, hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Source: Data derived from Ma et al.138 Chart 15-1. Trends in age-adjusted death rates attributable to congenital cardiovascular defects, 1999 to 2016. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics System. e282 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 15 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 15-2. Trends in age-adjusted death rates attributable to congenital cardiovascular defects by race/ethnicity, 1999 to 2016. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics System. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 15-3. Trends in age-adjusted death rates attributable to congenital cardiovascular defects by sex, 1999 to 2016. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics System. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e283 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 15 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 15-4. Trends in age-specific death rates attributable to congenital cardiovascular defects by age at death, 1999 to 2016. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics System. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 15-5. Age-adjusted death rates attributable to congenital cardiovascular defects, by sex and race/ethnicity, 2016. NH indicates non-Hispanic. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics System. e284 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 15 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 15-6. Age-standardized global mortality rates of congenital heart anomalies per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. Data derived from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.101 Printed with permission. Copyright © 2017, University of Washington Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 15-7. Age-standardized global prevalence rates of congenital heart anomalies per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. 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Gilboa SM, Devine OJ, Kucik JE, Oster ME, Riehle-Colarusso T, Nembhard WN, Xu P, Correa A, Jenkins K, Marelli AJ. Congenital heart defects in the United States: estimating the magnitude of the affected population in 2010. Circulation. 2016;134:101–109. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.115.019307 138. Ma M, Gauvreau K, Allan CK, Mayer JE Jr, Jenkins KJ. Causes of death after congenital heart surgery. Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1438–1445. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2006.10.073 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 e290 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 16 See Table 16-1 and Charts 16-1 through 16-11 Click here to return to the Table of Contents Arrhythmias (Disorders of Heart Rhythm) 2016: Mortality—52  015. Any-mention mortality— 536 092. Abbreviations Used in Chapter 16 ACCORD AF AMI ARIC ASSERT AV BiomarCaRE BMI BNP BP CABG CAD CARDIA CHA2DS2-VASc Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 CHADS2 CHARGE-AF CHD CHS CI CKD CPAP CVD DALY DM DNA ECG ED EF EMPHASIS-HF EPIC ESRD FHS GBD GWAS GWTG HbA1c HCM HCUP Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes atrial fibrillation acute myocardial infarction Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Asymptomatic Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Evaluation in Pacemaker Patients and the Atrial Fibrillation Reduction Atrial Pacing Trial atrioventricular Biomarker for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Europe body mass index B-type natriuretic peptide blood pressure coronary artery bypass graft coronary artery disease Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults Clinical prediction rule for estimating the risk of stroke based on congestive heart failure, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and sex (1 point each); age ≥75 y and stroke/transient ischemic attack/thromboembolism (2 points each); plus history of vascular disease, age 65–74 y, and (female) sex category Clinical prediction rule for estimating the risk of stroke based on congestive heart failure, hypertension, age ≥75 y, diabetes mellitus (1 point each), and prior stroke/ transient ischemic attack/thromboembolism (2 points) Cohorts for Heart and Aging Research in Genomic Epidemiology–Atrial Fibrillation coronary heart disease Cardiovascular Health Study confidence interval chronic kidney disease continuous positive airway pressure cardiovascular disease disability-adjusted life-year diabetes mellitus deoxyribonucleic acid electrocardiogram emergency department ejection fraction Eplerenone in Mild Patients Hospitalization and Survival Study in Heart Failure European Prospective Investigation Into Cancer and Nutrition end-stage renal disease Framingham Heart Study Global Burden of Disease genome-wide association studies Get With The Guidelines hemoglobin A1c (glycosylated hemoglobin) hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (Continued ) Abbreviations Used in Chapter 16 Continued HD HF HR ICD-9 ICD-9-CM ICD-10 IQR IRR Look AHEAD LVEF LVH MESA MET MI NAMCS NCDR NCHS NH NHAMCS NHDS NHLBI NIS NSTEMI OHCA OR ORBIT-AF OSA PA PAD PAR PINNACLE PREDIMED PREVEND QALY REGARDS RE-LY RR SBP SCD SES SNP STEMI STROKESTOP SVT UI USD VF WPW heart disease heart failure hazard ratio International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision interquartile range incidence rate ratio Look: Action for Health in Diabetes left ventricular ejection fraction left ventricular hypertrophy Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis metabolic equivalent myocardial infarction National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey National Cardiovascular Data Registry National Center for Health Statistics non-Hispanic National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey National Hospital Discharge Survey National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample non–ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction out-of-hospital cardiac arrest odds ratio Outcomes Registry for Better Informed Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation obstructive sleep apnea physical activity peripheral artery disease population attributable risk Practice Innovation and Clinical Excellence Prevención con Dieta Mediterránea Prevention of Renal and Vascular End-Stage Disease quality-adjusted life-year Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke Randomized Evaluation of Long-term Anticoagulant Therapy relative risk systolic blood pressure sudden cardiac death socioeconomic status single-nucleotide polymorphism ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction Systematic ECG Screening for Atrial Fibrillation Among 75-Year-Old Subjects in the Region of Stockholm and Halland, Sweden supraventricular tachycardia uncertainty interval US dollars ventricular fibrillation Wolff-Parkinson-White Bradyarrhythmias ICD-9 426.0, 426.1, 427.81; ICD-10 I44.0 to I44.3, I49.5. 2016: Mortality—1163. Any-mention mortality—6411. 2014: Hospital discharges—94 000. Pacemakers: ICD-9-CM 37.7 to 37.8, 00.50, 00.53. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  March 5, 2019 e291 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES 16. DISORDERS OF HEART RHYTHM CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Mean hospital charges: $83 521; in-hospital death rate: 1.46%; mean length of stay: 5.1 days. AV Block Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Prevalence and Incidence • In a healthy sample of participants from the ARIC study (mean age 53 years), the prevalence of first-degree AV block was 7.8% in black males, 3.0% in black females, 2.1% in white males, and 1.3% in white females.1 Lower prevalence estimates were noted in the relatively younger population (mean age 45 years) of the CARDIA study at its year 20 follow-up examination: 2.6% in black males, 1.9% in black females, 1.2% in white males, and 0.1% in white females.2 • The prevalence of PR interval prolongation was observed to be 2.1% in Finnish middle-aged adults, but the authors noted that the PR interval normalized in follow-up in 30% of these people.3 • No population-based studies have reported the prevalence of second-degree AV block. On the basis of results from clinical series, Mobitz II second-degree AV block is rare in healthy individuals (≈0.003%), whereas Mobitz I (Wenckebach) is observed in 1% to 2% of healthy young people, especially during sleep.4 • The prevalence of third-degree AV block in the general adult population is very low. The prevalence was 0.04% in the Tecumseh Study5 and the Icelandic Reykjavik Study6 and 0.6% in a large sample of people with hypertension and without DM enrolled with Veterans Health Administration hospitals.7 • In 122  815 recordings from 122  454 unique patients prescribed 14-day continuous electrocardiographic monitoring with the Zio patch device between 2011 and 2013, prevalence of high-grade AV block (defined as either Mobitz II or complete heart block) was 1.2% (1486 of all tracings).8 • An English registry study estimated the incidence of infant complete AV block as 2.1 per 100 000 live births.9 Congenital complete heart block could be attributable to transplacental transfer of maternal anti-SSA/Ro or SSB/La antibodies.10 Complications (See Chart 16-1) • In the FHS, PR interval prolongation (>200 ms) was associated with increased risk of AF (HR, 2.06 [95% CI, 1.36–3.12]), pacemaker implantation (HR, 2.89 [95% CI, 1.83–4.57]), and allcause mortality (HR, 1.44 [95% CI, 1.09–1.91]).11 e292 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 16 Compared with people with a PR interval ≤200 ms, those with a PR interval >200 ms had an absolute increased risk per year of 1.0% for AF, 0.5% for pacemaker implantation, and 2.1% for death (Chart 16-1).11 • Decisions about the need for a pacemaker are influenced by the presence or absence of symptoms directly attributable to bradycardia and the likelihood of the arrhythmia to progress to complete heart block. Permanent pacing improves survival in patients with third-degree AV block, especially if syncope has occurred.12 • In a large, prospective, regional French registry of 6662 STEMI patients (2006–2013), high-degree AV block was noted in 3.5% of individuals. In 64% of cases, high-degree AV block was present on admission. Although patients with highdegree AV block on admission or occurring during the first 24 hours of hospitalization had higher in-hospital mortality rates than patients without heart block, it was not an independent predictor of mortality after multivariable analysis (HR, 0.99 [95% CI, 0.60–1.66]).13 • Little evidence exists to suggest that pacemakers improve survival in patients with isolated first-degree AV block.14 However, marked firstdegree AV block (PR >300 ms) can lead to symptoms even in the absence of higher degrees of AV block, with uncontrolled studies suggesting that those patients benefit from pacemaker implantation.12,15 Risk Factors • In healthy individuals without CVD or its risk factors from MESA, PR interval was longer with advancing age, in males compared with females, and in blacks compared with whites.16 • Although first-degree AV block and Mobitz type I second-degree AV block can occur in apparently healthy people, presence of Mobitz II second- or third-degree AV block usually indicates underlying HD, including CHD, and HF.4 • Reversible causes of AV block include electrolyte abnormalities, drug-induced AV block, perioperative AV block attributable to hypothermia, or inflammation near the AV conduction system after surgery in this region. Some conditions may warrant pacemaker implantation because of the potential for disease progression even if the AV block reverses transiently (eg, sarcoidosis, amyloidosis, and neuromuscular diseases).12 • Long sinus pauses and AV block can occur during sleep apnea. In the absence of symptoms, these abnormalities are reversible and do not require pacing.12,17 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Sinus Node Dysfunction Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Prevalence and Incidence • There are no accurate estimates of the prevalence of sinus node dysfunction in the general population. • According to a survey of members of the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology, sick sinus syndrome accounted for 48% of implantations of first permanent pacemakers in the United States in 1997.18,19 • Sinus node dysfunction is commonly present with other causes of bradyarrhythmias (carotid sinus hypersensitivity in 42% of patients and advanced AV conduction abnormalities in 17%).20,21 • Incidence rates of sinus node dysfunction hospitalization among Medicare beneficiaries >65 years of age were 207 per 100 000 person-years in 1998. Rates increased with age and were higher in males than females and in whites than blacks.22 • The incidence rate of sick sinus syndrome was 0.8 per 1000 person-years of follow-up in 2 biracial US cohorts, ARIC and CHS.23 The incidence increased with advancing age (HR, 1.73 [95% CI, 1.47–2.05] per 5-year increment), and blacks were at 41% lower risk of sick sinus syndrome than their white counterparts (HR, 0.59 [95% CI, 0.37–0.98]). Investigators projected that in the United States, the number of new cases of sick sinus syndrome per year would rise from 78 000 in 2012 to 172 000 in 2060.23 Complications (See Chart 16-2) • In a small prospective study of 35 patients ≥45 years of age with sinus node dysfunction that was left untreated, 57% experienced cardiovascular events over a 4-year follow-up period; 31% experienced syncope over the same period.24 • The survival of patients with sinus node dysfunction appears to depend primarily on the severity of underlying cardiac disease, is not different from survival in the general population when treated with pacemaker, and is not significantly changed by type of pacemaker therapy.25–27 • In a retrospective study28 of patients with sinus node dysfunction who had pacemaker therapy, mortality among those with ventricular pacing Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 only was 63% compared with 40% among those with DDD pacing at 7-year follow-up. • In 19 893 males and females >45 years of age from the ARIC and CHS cohorts, incidence of sick sinus syndrome was associated with increased mortality (HR, 1.4 [95% CI, 1.1–1.7]), CHD (HR, 1.7 [95% CI, 1.1–2.7]), HF (HR, 2.9 [95% CI, 2.2– 3.8]), stroke (HR, 1.6 [95% CI, 1.0–2.5]), AF (HR, 5.8 [95% CI, 4.4–7.5]), and pacemaker implantation (HR, 53.7 [95% CI, 42.9–67.2]).29 • In a multicenter study from the Netherlands of people with bradycardia treated with pacemaker implantation, the actuarial 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year survival rates were 93%, 81%, 69%, and 61%, respectively. Individuals without CVD at baseline had similar survival rates as age- and sex-matched control subjects.30 • With sinus node dysfunction, the incidence of sudden death is extremely low, and pacemaker implantation does not appear to alter longevity.12,31 SVT including AF was prevalent in 53% of patients with sinus node dysfunction.26 • On the basis of records from the NIS, pacemaker implantation rates per million increased from 291 in 1993 to 616 in 2009, although overall use plateaued in 2001. The patients’ mean age and number of comorbidities at implantation increased over time. Total hospital charges associated with pacemaker implantation increased 45% from $53 693 in 1993 to $78 015 in 2009 (in 2011 dollars).32 • On the basis of NHDS data, the escalating implantation rate was attributable to increasing implantation for isolated sinus node dysfunction; implantation for sinus node dysfunction increased by 102%, whereas implantation for all other indications did not increase (Chart 16-2).33 • A study at a single academic institution compared older adult outpatients (>60 years old) with (N=470) and without (N=2090) asymptomatic bradycardia. Over a mean follow-up of 7.2 years, patients with asymptomatic bradycardia had a higher adjusted incidence of pacemaker insertion (HR, 2.14 [95% CI, 1.30–3.51]; P=0.003), which appeared after a lag time of 4 years. However, the absolute rate of pacemaker implantation was low (<1% per year), and asymptomatic bradycardia was not associated with a higher risk of death.34 • In 5831 participants of the MESA cohort, a heart rate lower than 50 beats per minute was not associated with mortality or incident CVD among individuals not taking heart rate–modifying drugs compared with those with heart rate between 50 and 59 beats per minute.35 March 5, 2019 e293 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Prevention • Detection and correction of reversible causes of acquired AV block could be of potential importance in preventing symptomatic bradycardia and other complications of AV block.12 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 16 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Risk Factors • The causes of sinus node dysfunction can be classified as intrinsic (secondary to pathological conditions involving the sinus node) or extrinsic (caused by depression of sinus node function by external factors such as drugs or autonomic influences).36 • Idiopathic degenerative disease is probably the most common cause of sinus node dysfunction.37 • Investigators collected data from 28 different studies on atrial pacing for sinus node dysfunction that showed a median annual incidence of second- and third-degree AV block of 0.6% (range, 0%–4.5%) and an overall prevalence of 2.1% (range, 0%–11.9%). This suggests that the degenerative process also affects the specialized conduction system, although the rate of progression is slow and does not dominate the clinical course of disease.38 • In the CHS and ARIC studies, factors associated with incident sick sinus syndrome included white (versus black) race, higher mean BMI, height, prevalent hypertension, lower heart rate, right bundlebranch block, N-terminal pro-BNP, cystatin C, and history of a major cardiovascular event.23 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 SVT (Excluding AF and Atrial Flutter) ICD-9 427.0; ICD-10 I47.1. 2016: Mortality—146. Any-mention mortality—1440. Hospital discharges—15 000 (6000 male; 9000 female). Prevalence and Incidence (See Chart 16-3) • Data from the Marshfield Epidemiologic Study Area in Wisconsin suggested the incidence of documented paroxysmal SVT was 35 per 100 000 person-years, whereas the prevalence was 225 per 100 000 people. The mean age at SVT onset was 57 years, and both female sex (RR, 2.0) and age ≥65 years (versus <65 years: RR, 5.3) were significant risk factors (Chart 16-3).39 • A review of ED visits in US hospitals using NHAMCS data from 1993 to 2003 revealed that an estimated 550 000 visits were for SVT (0.05% of all visits [95% CI, 0.04%–0.06%]), or ≈50 000 visits per year (incidence rate of 1.8 ED visits per 10 000 person-years [95% CI, 1.4–2.3]). Of these patients, 24% (95% CI, 15%–34%) were admitted to the hospital, and 44% (95% CI, 32%–56%) were discharged without specific follow-up.40 Rates were higher in individuals ≥65 years of age than in those <65 years of age (3.9 versus 1.5 per 10 000 person-years) and lower in males than in females (1.1 versus 2.6 per 10 000 person-years). e294 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 16 • The prevalence of SVT that is clinically undetected is likely much greater than the estimates from ED visits and electrophysiology procedures would suggest. Among 26 751 individual patients receiving a Zio Patch monitor (a 14-day single-lead electrocardiographic monitor) for clinical indications, prevalence of SVT defined as at least a single run of ≥8 beats was 31%.41 • Of 1383 participants in the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging undergoing maximal exercise testing, 6% exhibited SVT during the test; increasing age was a significant risk factor. Only 16% exhibited >10 beats of SVT, and only 4% were symptomatic. Over an average of 6 years of follow-up, people with exercise-induced SVT were more likely to develop SVT or AF.42 • In a study of 3554 consecutive males 17 to 21 years of age applying for a pilot’s license, the surface ECG revealed that the prevalence of ectopic atrial tachycardia was estimated to be 0.34% in asymptomatic applicants and 0.46% in symptomatic applicants.43 Complications • Rare cases of incessant SVT can lead to a tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy,44 and rare cases of sudden death attributed to SVT as a trigger have been described.45 • Among 2 350 328 pregnancies included in Taiwan’s national insurance database between 2001 and 2012, 769 females experienced paroxysmal SVT during pregnancy. Compared with those females without paroxysmal SVT during pregnancy, paroxysmal SVT during pregnancy was associated with a higher risk for poor maternal outcomes (severe morbidity and cesarean delivery) and poor fetal outcomes (low birth weight, preterm labor, fetal stress, and obvious fetal abnormalities).46 • A California administrative database study of almost 5 million patients suggested that after the exclusion of people with diagnosed AF, SVT was associated with an adjusted doubling of the risk of stroke in follow-up (HR, 2.10 [95% CI, 1.69–2.62]). The absolute stroke rate was low, however. The cumulative stroke rate was 0.94% (95% CI, 0.76%–1.16%) over 1 year in patients with SVT versus 0.21% (95% CI, 0.21%–0.22%; P<0.001, log-rank test) in those without SVT.47 • In a Swedish study of 214 patients (51% females) with paroxysmal SVT undergoing ablation, females had a longer history of symptomatic arrhythmia (16.2±14.6 versus 9.9±13.1 years), were more likely to report not being taken seriously when consulting for their symptoms (17% versus 7%), and were more symptomatic after 6 months of ablation than males.48 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al WPW Syndrome Prevalence • A WPW electrocardiographic pattern was observed in 0.11% of males and 0.04% of females among 47 358 ECGs from adults participating in 4 large Belgian epidemiological studies.55 In a study of 32 837 Japanese students who were required by law to receive ECGs before entering school, a WPW electrocardiographic pattern was reported in 0.07%, 0.07%, and 0.17% of elementary, junior high, and high school students, respectively.56 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Complications • WPW syndrome, a diagnosis reserved for those with both ventricular preexcitation (evidence of an anterograde conducting AV accessory pathway on a 12-lead ECG) and tachyarrhythmias, deserves special attention because of the associated risk of sudden death. Sudden death is generally attributed to rapid heart rates in AF conducting down an accessory pathway and leading to VF.57 • A cohort study from Intermountain Healthcare with ≈8 years of follow-up reported that rates of cardiac arrest were low and similar between WPW and control patients without WPW. In follow-up, WPW was associated with a significantly higher risk of AF (HR, 1.55 [95% CI, 1.29–1.87]); 7.0% of the WPW patients developed AF compared with 3.8% of those without WPW.58 • Asymptomatic adults with ventricular preexcitation appear to be at no increased risk of sudden death compared with the general population,59–62 although certain characteristics found during an invasive electrophysiological study (including inducibility of AV reentrant tachycardia or AF, accessory pathway refractory period, and the shortest R-R interval during AF) can help risk stratify these patients.59 • In a single-center prospective registry study of 2169 patients who agreed to undergo an electrophysiology study for WPW syndrome from 2005 to 2010, 1168 patients (206 asymptomatic) underwent radiofrequency ablation, none of whom had malignant arrhythmias or VF in up to 8 years of follow-up. Of those who did not receive radiofrequency ablation (N=1001; 550 asymptomatic) in follow-up, 1.5% had VF, most of whom (13 of 15) were children. The authors noted that poor prognosis was related to accessory pathway electrophysiological properties rather than patient symptoms.63 • In a meta-analysis of 20 studies involving 1869 asymptomatic patients with a WPW electrocardiographic pattern followed up for a total of 11 722 person-years, the rate of sudden death in a random effects model that was used because of heterogeneity across studies was estimated to be 1.25 (95% CI, 0.57–2.19) per 1000 person-years. Risk factors for sudden death included male sex, inclusion in a study of children (<18 years of age), and inclusion in an Italian study.64 • Several studies in asymptomatic children with ventricular preexcitation detected by screening suggested a benign prognosis.62,65 A referral-based registry study reported that electrophysiological testing can identify a group of asymptomatic children with a risk of sudden death or VF as high as 11% over 19 months of follow-up.66 In a pediatric March 5, 2019 e295 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Specific Types • Among those presenting for invasive electrophysiological study and ablation, AV nodal reentrant tachycardia (a circuit that requires 2 AV nodal pathways) is the most common mechanism of SVT49,50 and usually represents the majority of cases (56% in one series of 1754 cases).50 • AV reentrant tachycardia (an arrhythmia that requires the presence of an extranodal connection between the atria and ventricles or specialized conduction tissue) is the second most common type of SVT (27% in the study by Porter et al50), and atrial tachycardia is the third most common (17% in the series of 1754 SVT cases from Porter et al50). • In a US-based national pediatric electrophysiology registry study, AV reentrant tachycardia was the most common SVT mechanism (68%), whereas the remainder of the patients had AV nodal reentrant tachycardia (32%).51 • AV reentrant tachycardia prevalence decreases with age, whereas AV nodal reentrant tachycardia and atrial tachycardia prevalence increase with advancing age.50 • The majority of patients with AV reentrant tachycardia were males (55%), whereas females constituted the majority with AV nodal reentrant tachycardia (70%) or atrial tachycardia (62%) in the study by Porter et al.50 • Multifocal atrial tachycardia is an arrhythmia that is commonly confused with AF and is characterized by 3 distinct P-wave morphologies, irregular R-R intervals, and a rate >100 beats per minute. It is uncommon in both children52 and adults,53 with a prevalence in hospitalized adults estimated at 0.05% to 0.32%.53 The average age of onset in adults is 70 to 72 years. Adults with multifocal atrial tachycardia have a high mortality rate, with estimates around 45%, but this is generally ascribed to the underlying condition(s).53 In a study of older ambulatory adults in a Greece, the mortality in follow-up did not differ by whether or not multifocal atrial rhythms were detected on baseline ECG.54 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 16 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al hospital retrospective review of 446 children with WPW syndrome, 64% were symptomatic at presentation, and 20% had onset of symptoms during a median of 3 years follow-up. The incidence of sudden death was 1.1 per 1000 person-years in patients without structural HD.67 AF and Atrial Flutter Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Prevalence (See Chart 16-4) • Estimates of the prevalence of AF in the United States ranged from ≈2.7 million to 6.1 million in 2010,68,69 and AF prevalence is estimated to rise to 12.1 million in 2030 (Chart 16-4).70 • In the European Union, the prevalence of AF in adults >55 years of age was estimated to be 8.8 million (95% CI, 6.5–12.3 million) in 2010 and was projected to rise to 17.9 million in 2060 (95% CI, 13.6–23.7 million).71 • Data from a California health plan suggested that compared with whites, blacks (OR, 0.49 [95% CI, 0.47–0.52]), Asians (OR, 0.68 [95% CI, 0.64–0.72]), and Hispanics (OR, 0.58 [95% CI, 0.55–0.61]) have a significantly lower adjusted prevalence of AF.72 • Among Medicare patients aged ≥65 years who were diagnosed from 1993 to 2007, the prevalence of AF increased ≈5% per year, from ≈41.1 per 1000 beneficiaries to 85.5 per 1000 beneficiaries.73 — In 2007 in the 5% Medicare sample, there were 105 701 older adults with AF: 3.7% were black, 93.8% were white, and 2.6% were other/unknown race.73 — The prevalence rate per 1000 beneficiaries was 46.3 in blacks, 90.8 in whites, and 47.5 in other/unknown race.73 Incidence (See Table 16-1 and Chart 16-5) • In a Medicare sample, per 1000 person-years, the age- and sex-standardized incidence of AF was 27.3 in 1993 and 28.3 in 2007, representing a 0.2% mean annual change (P=0.02). Of individuals with incident AF in 2007, ≈55% were females, 91% were white, 84% had hypertension, 36% had HF, and 30% had cerebrovascular disease.73 • Investigators from MESA estimated the age- and sex-adjusted incidence rate of hospitalized AF per 1000 person-years (95% CI) as 11.2 (9.8– 12.8) in NH whites, 6.1 (4.7–7.8) in Hispanics, 5.8 (4.8–7.0) in NH blacks, and 3.9 (2.5–6.1) in Chinese.74 e296 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 16 • Data from California administrative databases were analyzed with regard to racial variation in incidence of AF. After adjustment for AF risk factors, compared with their white counterparts, lower incidence rates were found in blacks (HR, 0.84 [95% CI, 0.82–0.85]; P<0.001), Hispanics (HR, 0.78 [95% CI, 0.77–0.79]; P<0.001), and Asians (HR, 0.78 [95% CI, 0.77–0.79]; P<0.001) (Chart 16-5).75 • Racial variation in AF incidence is also observed in other countries. For instance, in a study of the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink cohort ≥45 years of age, the incidence rates per 1000 personyears standardized to the UK population were 8.1 (95% CI, 8.1–8.2) in whites versus 5.4 (95% CI, 4.6–6.3) in Asians and 4.6 (95% CI, 4.0–5.3) in black patients.76 • Using data from a health insurance claims database covering 5% of the United States, the incidence of AF was estimated at 1.2 million cases in 2010 and was projected to increase to 2.6 million cases in 2030.70 Lifetime Risk and Cumulative Risk (See Chart 16-6) • Previously, the lifetime risks of AF have been estimated to be ≈1 in 4 in individuals from the FHS and Rotterdam Study.77,78 • However, in more recent studies from Framingham and the European BiomarCaRE Consortium, the lifetime risk estimates for AF in individuals of European ancestry have increased to ≈1 in 3. — In the BiomarCaRE study based on 4 European community-based studies, the incidence increased after age 50 years in males and 60 years in females, but the cumulative incidence of AF was similar, at >30%, by age 90 years.79 — In an FHS report based on participants with DNA collected after 1980, the lifetime risk of AF after age 55 years was 37.1%, which was influenced by both clinical and genetic risk.80 In a subsequent study from Framingham, the lifetime risk of AF varied by risk factor burden. In individuals with optimal risk profile, the lifetime risk was 23.4% (95% CI, 1.8%– 34.5%), whereas the risk was 33.4% (95% CI, 27.9–38.9) with a borderline risk profile and 38.4% (95% CI, 35.5%–41.4%) with an elevated risk profile.81 • In a medical insurance database study from the Yunnan Province in China, the estimated lifetime risk of AF at age 55 years was 21.1% (95% CI, 19.3%–23.0%) for females and 16.7% (95% CI, 15.4%–18.0%) for males.82 In a Taiwanese study, the lifetime risk of AF was estimated to be 16.9 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Mortality (See Chart 16-7) 2016 ICD-9 427.3; ICD-10 I48. In 2016, AF was the underlying cause of death in 24 855 people and was listed on 15 816 US death certificates (any-mention mortality). • The age-adjusted mortality rate from AF was 6.5 per 100 000 people in 2016.85 • In adjusted analyses from the FHS, AF was associated with an increased risk of death in both males (OR, 1.5 [95% CI, 1.2–1.8]) and females (OR, 1.9 [95% CI, 1.5–2.2]).86 Furthermore, there was an interaction with sex, such that AF appeared to diminish the survival advantage typically observed in females. • Although there was significant between-study heterogeneity (P<0.001), a meta-analysis confirmed that the adjusted risk of death was significantly stronger in females than in males with AF (RR, 1.12 [95% CI, 1.07–1.17]).87 • In Medicare beneficiaries ≥65 years of age with new-onset AF, mortality decreased modestly but significantly between 1993 and 2007. In 2007, the age- and sex-adjusted mortality at 30 days was 11%, and at 1 year, it was 25%.73 • An observational study of Olmsted County, MN, residents with first diagnosis of AF or atrial flutter between 2000 and 2010 reported a high early mortality compared with individuals of similar age and sex; the standardized mortality ratio was 19.4 (95% CI, 17.3–21.7) in the first 30 days and 4.2 (95% CI, 3.5–5.0) for days 31 to 90.88 • Although stroke is the most feared complication of AF, the RE-LY clinical trial reported that stroke accounted for only ≈7.0% of deaths in AF, with SCD (22.25%), progressive HF (15.1%), and noncardiovascular death (35.8%) accounting for the majority of deaths.89 • AF is also associated with increased mortality in subgroups of individuals, including the following: — Individuals with other cardiovascular conditions and procedures, including HCM,90 MI,91,92 post-CABG91–94 (both short-term93 and long-term93,94), post– transcatheter aortic valve implantation,95 PAD,96 and stroke.97 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 — Individuals with AF have increased mortality with concomitant HF,98,99 HF with preserved EF,100,101 and HF with reduced EF.100 In a meta-analysis that examined the timing of AF in relation to HF onset with regard to mortality, the risk of death associated with incident AF was higher (RR, 2.21 [95% CI, 1.96–2.49]) than with prevalent AF (RR, 1.19 [95% CI, 1.03–1.38]; Pinteraction<0.001).102 — AF is also associated with an increased risk of death in other conditions, including DM,103,104 ESRD,105 sepsis,106,107 and noncardiac surgery.108 • In a Medicare unadjusted analysis, blacks and Hispanics had a higher risk of death than their white counterparts with AF; however, after adjustment for comorbidities, blacks (HR, 0.95 [95% CI, 0.93–0.96]; P<0.001) and Hispanics (HR, 0.82 [95% CI, 0.80–0.84]; P<0.001) had a lower risk of death than whites with AF.109 In contrast, in the population-based ARIC study, the rate difference for all-cause mortality for individuals with versus without AF per 1000 person-years was 106.0 (95% CI, 86.0–125.9)103 in blacks, which was higher than the 55.9 (95% CI, 48.1–63.7) rate difference in mortality observed for whites.110 • In a US-based study, there was substantial variation in mortality with AF in US counties from 1980 to 2014.111 Investigators estimated there were ≈22 700 (95% UI, 19 300–26 300) deaths attributable to AF in 2014 and 191 500 (95% UI, 168 000–215 300) years of life lost. In an examination of county-level data, the age-standardized CVD mortality rates were 5.6 per 100 000 for the 10th percentile and 9.7 per 100 000 for the 90th percentile. The counties with age-standardized death rates greater than the 90th percentile were clustered in Oregon, California, Utah, Idaho, northeastern Montana, areas east of Kansas City, MO, and southwest West Virginia.111 • In a Swedish study based on 75 primary care centers, an adjusted analysis of patients diagnosed with AF revealed that males living in low SES neighborhoods were 49% (HR, 1.49 [95% CI, 1.13–1.96]) more likely to die than their counterparts living in middle-income neighborhoods. The results were similar in models that additionally adjusted for anticoagulant and statin treatment (HR, 1.39 [95% CI, 1.05–1.83]).112 In another study from the same group, unmarried and divorced males and males with lower educational levels with AF had higher risk of mortality than their married and better-educated male counterparts.113 March 5, 2019 e297 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES (95% CI, 16.7–14.2) in males and 14.6 (95% CI, 14.4–14.9) in females.83 • Investigators from the NHLBI-sponsored ARIC study observed that the lifetime risk of AF was 36% in white males (95% CI, 32%–38%), 30% in white females (95% CI, 26%–32%), 21% in African American males (95% CI, 13%–24%), and 22% in African American females (95% CI, 16%–25%).84 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 16 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Complications • Five years after diagnosis with AF, the cumulative incidence rate of mortality, HF, MI, stroke, and gastrointestinal bleeding was higher in older age groups (80–84, 85–89, and ≥90 years of age) than in younger age groups (67–69, 70–74, and 75–79 years of age) (Table 16-1).114 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Extracranial Systemic Embolic Events • In a Danish population-based registry of individuals 50 to 89 years of age discharged from the hospital, individuals with new-onset AF had an elevated risk of thromboembolic events to the aorta and renal mesenteric, pelvic, and peripheral arteries. The excess thromboembolic event rate was 3.6 in males and 6.3 in females per 1000 person-years of follow-up. Compared with referents in the Danish population, the RR of diagnosed extracranial embolism was 4.0 (95% CI, 3.5–4.6) in males and 5.7 (95% CI, 5.1–6.3) in females.115 • Investigators pooled data from 4 large, contemporary, randomized anticoagulation trials and observed 221 systemic emboli in 91 746 personyears of follow-up. The systemic embolic event rate was 0.24 versus a stroke rate of 1.92 per 100 person-years. Compared with individuals experiencing stroke, patients experiencing systemic emboli were more likely to be females (56% versus 47%; P=0.01) but had similar mean age and CHADS2 score as those with stroke. Both stroke (RR, 6.79 [95% CI, 6.22–7.41]) and systemic emboli (RR, 4.33 [95% CI, 3.29–5.70]) were associated with an increased risk of death compared with patients with neither event.116 Stroke (See Chart 16-7) • Using a 5% Medicare sample from 2008 to 2014, investigators reported the annual stroke rate to be 2.02% (95% CI, 1.99%–2.05%) in patients with AF and 1.38% (95% CI, 1.22%–1.57%) in patients with atrial flutter. After adjustment for demographics and vascular risk factors, the risk of stroke was significantly lower in patients with atrial flutter than in those with AF (HR, 0.69 [95% CI, 0.61–0.79]).117 • A systematic review of prospective studies found wide variability in stroke risk between studies and between AF patients, ranging between 0.5% and 9.3% per year.118 • Before the widespread use of anticoagulant drugs, after accounting for standard stroke risk factors, AF was associated with a 4- to 5-fold increased risk of ischemic stroke. Although the RR of stroke associated with AF did not vary (≈3- to 5-fold increased risk) substantively with advancing age, the proportion of strokes attributable e298 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 16 to AF increased significantly. In the FHS, AF accounted for ≈1.5% of strokes in individuals 50 to 59 years of age and ≈23.5% in those 80 to 89 years of age.119 • AF was also an independent risk factor for ischemic stroke severity, recurrence, and mortality.97 In an observational study, at 5 years only 39.2% (95% CI, 31.5%–46.8%) of ischemic stroke patients with AF were alive, and 21.5% (95% CI, 14.5%–31.3%) had experienced recurrent stroke.120 • In Medicare analyses that were adjusted for comorbidities, blacks (HR, 1.46 [95% CI, 1.38– 1.55]; P<0.001) and Hispanics (HR, 1.11 [95% CI, 1.03–1.18]; P<0.001) had a higher risk of stroke than whites with AF.109 The increased risk persisted in analyses adjusted for anticoagulant therapy status.109 Additional analyses from the Medicare registry demonstrated that the addition of African American race to the CHA2DS2-VASc scoring system significantly improved the prediction of stroke events among newly diagnosed AF patients ≥65 years of age.121 • A meta-analysis that examined stroke risk by sex and presence of AF reported that AF conferred a multivariable-adjusted 2-fold stroke risk in females compared with males (RR, 1.99 [95% CI, 1.46–2.71]); however, the studies were noted to be significantly heterogeneous.87 Cognition • A meta-analysis of 21 studies indicated that AF was associated with increased risk of cognitive impairment in patients with (RR, 2.70 [95% CI, 1.82–4.00]) and without (RR 1.37 [95% CI, 1.08–1.73]) a history of stroke. The risk of dementia was similarly increased (RR, 1.38 [95% CI, 1.22–1.56]).122 • In individuals with AF without evidence of cognitive dysfunction or stroke from Olmsted County, MN, the cumulative rate of dementia at 1 and 5 years was 2.7% and 10.5%, respectively.123 Physical Disability and Subjective Health • AF has been associated with physical disability, poor subjective health,124,125 and diminished quality of life.126 A recent systematic review suggested that among people with AF, moderate-intensity activity improved exercise capacity and quality of life.127 Falls • In the REGARDS study, AF was significantly associated with an adjusted higher risk of falls (10%) than among those without AF (6.6%; OR, 1.22 [95% CI, 1.04–1.44]). The presence of a history of both AF and falls was associated with a Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Heart Failure (See Chart 16-7) • AF and HF share many antecedent risk factors, and ≈40% of people with either AF or HF will develop the other condition.99 • In the community, estimates of the incidence of HF in individuals with AF ranged from 3.399 to 5.8131 per 100 person-years of follow-up. In Olmsted County, MN, in individuals with AF, per 100 person-years of follow-up, the incidence of HF with preserved EF was 3.3 (95% CI, 3.0–3.7), which was more common than HF with reduced EF (2.1 [95% CI, 1.9–2.4]).131 • Among older adults with AF in Medicare, the 5-year event rate was high, with rates of death and HF exceeding those for stroke (Chart 16-7). Higher event rates after new-onset AF were associated with older age and higher mean CHADS2 score.114 • Investigators examined the incidence rate of HF with systolic dysfunction versus preserved LVEF (<40% versus >50%, respectively) in a Netherlands community-based cohort study (PREVEND) by AF status. Per 1000 person-years, the incidence rate of systolic HF was 12.75 versus 1.99 for those with versus those without AF, with a multivariable-adjusted HR of AF of 5.79 (95% CI, 2.40–13.98). Corresponding numbers for preserved EF were 4.90 versus 0.85 with and without AF, with a multivariable-adjusted HR of AF of 4.80 (95% CI, 1.30–17.70).132 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • A meta-analysis of 9 studies reported that individuals with AF have a 5-fold increased risk of HF (RR, 4.62 [95% CI, 3.13–6.83).133 Myocardial Infarction (See Chart 16-7) A meta-analysis of 16 cohort studies reported that AF was associated with a 1.54 (95% CI, 1.26–1.85) increased risk of MI in follow-up.133 • In the REGARDS study in individuals with AF, the age-adjusted MI incidence rate per 1000 personyears was 12.0 (95% CI, 9.6–14.9) in those with AF compared with 6.0 (95% CI, 5.6–6.6) in those without AF.134 • Both REGARDS134 and the ARIC study135 observed that the risk of MI after AF was higher in females than in males. • For individuals with AF in both REGARDS134 and the CHS,136 a higher risk of MI was observed in blacks than whites. For instance, the CHS observed that individuals with AF who were black had a higher risk of MI (HR, 3.1 [95% CI, 1.7–5.6]) than whites (HR, 1.6 [95% CI, 1.2–2.1]; Pinteraction=0.03).136 • In ARIC, AF was associated with an adjusted increased risk of NSTEMI (HR, 1.80 [95% CI, 1.39–2.31]) but not STEMI (HR, 0.49 [95% CI, 0.18–0.34]; P for comparison of HR=0.004).135 Chronic Kidney Disease • In a Japanese community-based study, individuals with AF had approximately a doubling in increased risk of developing kidney dysfunction or proteinuria, even in those without baseline DM or hypertension. Per 1000 person-years of follow-up, the incidence of kidney dysfunction was 6.8 in those without and 18.2 in those with AF at baseline.137 • In a Kaiser Permanente study of people with CKD, new-onset AF was associated with an adjusted 1.67-fold increased risk of developing ESRD compared with those without AF (74 versus 64 per 1000 person-years of follow-up).138 SCD and VF • In a study that examined data from 2 populationbased studies, AF was associated with a doubling in the risk of SCD after accounting for baseline and time-varying confounders. In ARIC, the unadjusted incidence rate per 1000 person-years was 1.30 (95% CI, 1.14–1.47) in those without AF and 2.89 (95% CI, 2.00–4.05) in those with AF; corresponding rates in CHS were 3.82 (95% CI, 3.35–4.35) and 12.00 (95% CI, 9.45–15.25), respectively. The multivariable-adjusted HR associated with AF for sudden death was 2.47 (95% CI, 1.95–3.13).139 • An increased risk of VF was observed in a community-based case-control study from the March 5, 2019 e299 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES significantly higher risk of mortality (per 1000 person-years: AF plus falls, 51.2; AF and no falls, 34.4; no AF and falls, 29.8; no AF and no falls, 15.6). Compared with those with neither AF nor falls, those with both conditions had an adjusted 2-fold increased risk of death (HR, 2.12 [95% CI, 1.64–2.74]).128 • A systematic review and Markov decision analytic modeling report focused on people with AF ≥65 years of age noted that warfarin treatment was associated with 12.9 QALYs per patient with typical risks of stroke and falls versus 10.2 QALYs for those treated with neither warfarin nor aspirin. Of interest, sensitivity analyses of the probability of falls or stroke did not substantively influence the results.129 • A Medicare study noted that patients at high risk for falls with a CHADS2 score of at least 2 who had been prescribed warfarin had a 25% lower risk (HR, 0.75 [95% CI, 0.61–0.91]; P=0.004) of a composite cardiovascular outcome (out-ofhospital death or hospitalization for stroke, MI, or hemorrhage) than those who did not receive anticoagulant drugs.130 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 16 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Netherlands. Individuals with ECG-documented VF during OHCA were matched with non-VF community control subjects. The prevalence of AF in the 1397 VF cases was 15.4% versus 2.6% in the community referents. Individuals with AF had an overall adjusted 3-fold increased risk of VF (adjusted OR, 3.1 [95% CI, 2.1–4.5]). The association was similar across age and sex categories and was observed in analyses of individuals without comorbidities, without AMI, and not using antiarrhythmic or QT-prolonging drugs.140 • In a meta-analysis of 7 studies, individuals with AF had an RR of SCD of 1.88 (95% CI, 1.36–2.60).141 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 AF Type and Complications • A meta-analysis of 12 studies reported that compared with paroxysmal AF, nonparoxysmal AF was associated with a multivariable-adjusted increased risk of thromboembolism (HR, 1.38 [95% CI, 1.19–1.61]; P<0.001) and death (HR, 1.22 [95% CI, 1.09–1.37]; P<0.001).142 • In the Canadian Registry of AF, 755 patients with paroxysmal AF were followed up for a median of 6.35 years. At 1, 5, and 10 years, 8.6%, 24.3%, and 36.3% had progressed to persistent AF. Within 10 years, >50% of the patients had progressed to persistent AF or had died.143 • In the FHS, atrial flutter had a much lower incidence rate (36 per 100 000 person-years) than AF (578 per 100 000 person-years). Although based on only 112 individuals, in age- and sex-adjusted analyses, incident atrial flutter was associated with a 5-fold hazard of AF (HR, 5.0 [95% CI, 3.1–8.0]).144 • A national Taiwanese study compared the prognosis of 175 420 patients with AF and 6239 patients with atrial flutter. Using propensity scoring, they observed that compared with atrial flutter, individuals with AF had significantly higher incidences of ischemic stroke (1.63-fold), HF hospitalization (1.70-fold), and all-cause mortality (1.08-fold).145 Hospitalizations and Ambulatory Care Visits • According to HCUP data in 2014, there were 454 000 hospital discharges with AF and atrial flutter as the principal diagnosis, evenly split between males and females (unpublished NHLBI tabulation).146 — The rate per 100 000 discharges increased with advancing age, from 16.4 in those aged 18 to 44 years, 149.6 in those 45 to 64 years, and 593.1 in those 65 to 84 years, to 1159.5 in individuals ≥85 years; however, 52.4% of all hospital discharges for AF occurred in patients 65 to 84 years old.146 e300 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 16 • In 2015, there were 6 431 000 physician office visits and 499  000 ED visits for AF (NAMCS, NHAMCS, NHLBI tabulation).147,148 • Using cross-sectional data (2006–2014) from the HCUP’s Nationwide Emergency Department Sample, the NIS, and the National Vital Statistics System, investigators estimated that in 2014, AF listed as a primary diagnosis accounted for ≈599 790 ED visits and 453 060 hospitalizations, with a mean length of stay of 3.5 days. Including AF listed as a comorbid condition, there were ≈4 million (3.6% of total) ED visits and 3.5 million (12.0% of total) hospitalizations.149 • On the basis of Medicare and MarketScan databases, annually, people with AF (37.5%) are approximately twice as likely to be hospitalized as age- and sex-matched referents (17.5%).150 Cost (See Chart 16-8) • Investigators examined Medicare and Optum Touchstone databases (2004–2010) to estimate costs attributed to nonvalvular AF versus propensity-matched control subjects in 2014 US dollars151: — For patients aged 18 to 64 years, average per capita medical spending was $38 861 (95% CI, $35 781–$41 950) versus $28 506 (95% CI, $28  409–$28  603) for matched patients without AF. Corresponding numbers for patients ≥65 years old were $25 322 for those with AF (95% CI, $25 049–$25 595) versus $21 706 (95% CI, $21 563–$21 849) for matched non-AF patients. — The authors estimated that the incremental cost of AF was $10 355 for commercially insured patients and $3616 for Medicare patients. — Estimating that the prevalence of diagnosed versus undiagnosed nonvalvular AF, respectively, was 0.83% versus 0.07% for individuals 18 to 64 years of age and 8.8% versus 1.1% for those ≥65 years of age, the investigators estimated that the incremental cost of undiagnosed AF was $3.1 billion (95% CI, $2.7–3.7 billion). • Investigators examined Medicare and MarketScan databases (2004–2006) to estimate costs attributed to AF in 2008 US dollars (Chart 16-8):152 — Extrapolating to the US population, it was estimated that the incremental cost of AF was ≈$26 billion, of which $6 billion was attributed to AF, $9.9 billion to other cardiovascular expenses, and $10.1 billion to noncardiovascular expenses. — Using cross-sectional data (2006–2014) from the HCUP’s Nationwide Emergency Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Secular Trends • During 50 years of observation of the FHS (1958–1967 to 1998–2007), the age-adjusted prevalence and incidence of AF approximately quadrupled. However, when only AF that was ascertained on ECGs routinely collected in the FHS was considered, the prevalence but not the incidence increased, which suggests that part of the changing epidemiology was attributable to enhanced surveillance. Although the prevalence of most risk factors changed over time, the hazards associated with specific risk factors did not change. Hence, the PAR associated with BMI, hypertension treatment, and DM increased (consistent with increasing prevalence). Over time, the multivariable-adjusted hazards of stroke and mortality associated with AF declined by 74% and 25%, respectively.155 • Between 2000 and 2010 in Olmsted County, MN, age- and sex-adjusted incidence rates and survival did not change over time.88 However, over a similar time frame in the United Kingdom (2001–2013), the incidence of nonvalvular AF in people ≥45 years of age increased modestly from 5.9 (95% CI, 5.8–6.1) to 6.9 (95% CI, 6.8–7.1) per 1000 patient-years, with the largest increase observed in those >80 years of age.76 • In data from the ARIC study, the prevalence of AF in the setting of MI increased slightly, from 11% to 15%, between 1987 and 2009; however, the increased risk of death (OR, 1.47 [95% CI, 1.07– 2.01]) in the year after MI accompanied by AF did not change over time.156 • Between 1999 and 2013, among Medicare feefor-service beneficiaries, rates of hospitalization for AF increased ≈1% per year. Although the median hospital length of stay, 3 days (IQR, Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 2.0–5.0 days), did not change, the mortality declined by 4% per year, and hospital readmissions at 30 days declined by 1% per year. During the same years, median Medicare inpatient costs per hospitalization increased substantially, from $2932 (IQR, $2232–$3870) to $4719 (IQR, $3124–$7209).149 Risk Factors (See Chart 16-9) • On the basis of data from ARIC, the highest population attributable fraction for AF was hypertension, followed by BMI, smoking, cardiac disease, and DM (Chart 16-9).157 Smoking • A meta-analysis of 8 studies suggested that current smoking was associated with an increased risk of AF (pooled RR, 1.39 [95% CI, 1.11–1.75]). Compared with noncurrent smokers, current smokers had a 21% higher risk of incident AF (pooled RR, 1.21 [95% CI, 1.03–1.42]), which suggests that smoking cessation is associated with a reduced risk of AF.158 Activity and Exercise • Data from some studies suggested that vigorous-intensity exercise 5 to 7 days per week was associated with a slightly increased risk of AF.127 In contrast, a meta-analysis suggested that more intensive PA was not associated with excess risk of AF (RR, 1.0 [95% CI, 0.82–1.22]), but the heterogeneity statistic was significant.159 • A multiracial longitudinal study from Detroit, MI, reported a dose-response relation between objectively assessed exercise capacity and lower risk of new-onset AF.160 In unadjusted analyses, the incidence rates of AF over 5 years were 3.7%, 5.0%, 9.5%, and 18.8% for >11, 10 to 11, 6 to 9, and <6 METs, respectively. Every 1-higher peak MET was associated with an adjusted 7% lower risk of AF (HR, 0.93 [95% CI, 0.92–0.94]). The protective association of fitness was observed in all subgroups examined but was particularly beneficial in obese individuals. BMI and Obesity • In a meta-analysis of 16 studies involving >580  000 individuals, of whom ≈91 000 had obesity, AF developed in 6.3% of those who had obesity and 3.1% of those without it. Individuals with obesity had an RR of 1.51 for developing AF (95% CI, 1.35–1.68) compared with those without obesity.161 • Another meta-analysis of 29 studies examined various anthropometric components in relation to incident AF. A 5-unit increment in BMI was March 5, 2019 e301 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Department Sample, the NIS, and the National Vital Statistics System, investigators estimated that in 2014, for AF listed as a primary diagnosis, the mean charge for ED visits was ≈$4000, and the mean cost of hospitalizations was about $8819.149 • A systematic review that examined costs of ischemic stroke in individuals with AF included 16 studies from 9 countries. In international dollars adjusted to 2015 values, they estimated that stroke-related healthcare costs were $8184, $12 895, and $41 420 for lower middle, middleand high-income economies, respectively.153 • Costs of AF have been estimated for many other countries. Investigators estimated that the 3-year societal costs of AF were approximately €20 403 to €26 544 per person and €219 to 295 million for Denmark as a whole.154 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 16 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al associated with an RR of 1.28 (95% CI, 1.20– 1.38) in relation to AF. The risk was nonlinear (P<0.0001), with stronger associations observed at higher BMIs, but a BMI of 22 to 24 kg/m2 was still associated with excess risk compared with a BMI of 20 kg/m2. Waist, waist-hip ratio, fat mass, and waist gain were also associated with increased risk of AF.162 • A causal relationship between higher BMI and incident AF gained further support from a genetic mendelian randomization study, which observed that a BMI gene score that included 39 SNPs was associated with a higher risk of AF.163 BP and Hypertension • Hypertension accounted for ≈22%157 of AF cases. • In MESA, the population attributable fraction of AF attributable to hypertension appeared to be higher in US NH blacks (33.1%), Chinese (46.3%), and Hispanics (43.9%) than in NH whites (22.2%).74 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 DM and HbA1c • In a meta-analysis restricted to prospective studies, HbA1c was associated with an increased risk of AF when analyzed as a continuous (RR, 1.11 [95% CI, 1.06–1.16]) or categorical (RR, 1.09 [95% CI, 1.00–1.18]) variable.164 • In a meta-analysis of observational studies (excluding a large outlier study) the RR of incident AF was 1.28 (31 cohort studies [95% CI, 1.22–1.35]) for DM and 1.20 (4 studies [95% CI, 1.03–1.39]) for prediabetes.165 Miscellaneous Risk Factors • Other consistently reported risk factors for AF include clinical and subclinical166 hyperthyroidism, CKD,167,168 and moderate169 or heavy alcohol consumption.170 • Central sleep apnea also is associated with an increased risk of incident AF.171 For instance, in the Sleep Heart Health Study, a central sleep apnea index ≥5 was associated with an adjusted 3-fold higher odds (OR, 3.00 [95% CI, 1.40–6.44]) of incident AF.172 • Investigators from the Danish Diet, Cancer, and Health cohort reported that individuals with higher exposure to NO2, a traffic-related air pollutant, had higher risk of AF (adjusted IRR, 1.08 [95% CI, 1.01–1.14] per 10 mcg/m3 higher 10-year time-weighted mean exposure to NO2).173 • AF frequently occurs secondary to other comorbidities. — In the FHS, 31% of AF was diagnosed in the context of a secondary, reversible condition. The most common triggers of AF e302 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 16 were cardiothoracic surgery (30%), infection (23%), and AMI (18%). Paroxysmal AF in the context of a secondary precipitant frequently recurred over follow-up.174 — Sepsis is associated with an increased risk of AF. In a Medicare sample, 25.5% of patients with sepsis had AF; 18.3% of AF was preexisting, and 7.2% was newly diagnosed.175 AF occurring in the context of sepsis is associated with an increased risk of stroke and death.106 — A meta-analysis reported that new-onset AF has been observed in 10.9% of patients undergoing noncardiac general surgery.176 • Prevalence of AF is particularly elevated in adults with congenital heart disease.177 Risk Prediction of AF • In the biracial REGARDS study, better cardiovascular health, as classified by Life’s Simple 7, predicted decreased risk of AF similarly between sexes and in blacks and whites. Individuals with optimal cardiovascular health (score 10–14 points) had an adjusted 32% lower risk of AF (OR, 0.68 [95% CI, 0.47 to 0.99]).178 • ARIC,179 the FHS,180 and the Women’s Health Study181 have developed risk prediction models to predict new-onset AF. Predictors of increased risk of new-onset AF include advancing age, European ancestry, body size (greater height and BMI), electrocardiographic features (LVH, left atrial enlargement), DM, BP (SBP and hypertension treatment), and presence of CVD (CHD, HF, valvular HD). • More recently, the ARIC, CHS, and FHS investigators developed and validated a risk prediction model for AF in blacks and whites, which was replicated in 2 European cohorts.182 The CHARGE-AF model has been validated in US multiethnic cohorts including Hispanics,183 in MESA,184 and in a United Kingdom cohort (EPIC Norfolk).185 Borderline Risk Factors • Data from the ARIC study indicated that having at least 1 elevated risk factor explained 50% and having at least 1 borderline risk factor explained 6.5% of incident AF cases. The estimated overall incidence rate per 1000 person-years at a mean age of 54.2 years was 2.19 for those with optimal risk, 3.68 for those with borderline risk, and 6.59 for those with elevated risk factors.157 Subclinical Atrial Tachyarrhythmias, Unrecognized AF, Screening for AF Device-Detected AF • Cardiac implantable electronic devices (eg, pacemakers and defibrillators) have increased clinician awareness of the frequency of subclinical AF Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Community Screening • The prevalence of undiagnosed AF in the community is unknown. Using Medicare and commercials claims data, investigators have estimated that in 2009, ≈0.7 million (13.1%) of the ≈5.3 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 million AF cases in the United States were undiagnosed. Of the undiagnosed AF cases, investigators estimated 535 400 (95% CI, 331 900–804 400; 1.3%) were in individuals ≥65 years of age, and 163 500 (95% CI, 17 700–400 000; 0.09%) were in individuals 18 to 64 years old.191 • The incidence of detecting previously undiagnosed AF by screening depends on the underlying risk of AF in the population studied, the intensity and duration of screening, and the method used to detect AF.192 • Methods vary in their sensitivity and specificity in the detection of undiagnosed AF, increasing from palpation, to devices such as handheld single-lead ECGs, modified BP devices, and plethysmographs.192 • There has been increasing interest in the use of smart phone technology to aid in community screening.193,194 • In a community-based study in Sweden (STROKESTOP), half of the population 75 to 76 years of age were invited to a stepwise screening program for AF, and 7173 participated in the screening, of whom 218 had newly diagnosed AF (3.0% [95% CI, 2.7%–3.5%]) and an additional 666 (9.3% [95% CI, 8.6%–10.0%]) had previously diagnosed AF. Of the 218 newly diagnosed AF cases, only 37 were diagnosed by screening electrocardiography, whereas intermittent monitoring detected 4 times as many cases. Of those individuals with newly diagnosed AF, 93% initiated treatment with oral anticoagulant drugs.195 • There have been 2 systematic reviews regarding the effectiveness of screening to detect unknown AF. — Lowres et al196 identified 30 separate studies that included outpatient clinics or community screening. In individuals without a prior diagnosis of AF, they observed that 1.0% (95% CI, 0.89%–1.04%) of those screened had AF (14 studies, N=67 772), whereas among those individuals ≥65 years of age, 1.4% (95% CI, 1.2%–1.6%; 8 studies, N=18 189) had AF. — Another systematic review by Moran et al197 observed that in individuals >65 years of age, systematic screening (OR, 1.57 [95% CI, 1.08–2.26]) and opportunistic screening (OR, 1.58 [95% CI, 1.10–2.29]) were associated with enhanced detection of AF. The number needed to screen by either method was ≈170 individuals. • At present, the detection of AF, even in an asymptomatic stage, is the basis for risk stratification for stroke and appropriate decision making on the need for anticoagulant drugs. Ongoing trials are March 5, 2019 e303 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 and atrial high-rate episodes in people without a documented history of AF. Several studies have suggested that device-detected high-rate atrial tachyarrhythmias are surprisingly frequent and are associated with an increased risk of AF and total mortality.186,187 • Investigators in the ASSERT study prospectively enrolled 2580 patients with a recent pacemaker or defibrillator implantation who were ≥65 years of age, had a history of hypertension, and had no history of AF. They classified individuals by presence versus absence of subclinical atrial tachyarrhythmias (defined as atrial rate >190 beats per minute for >6 minutes in the first 3 months) and conducted follow-up for 2.5 years.188 Subclinical atrial tachyarrhythmias in the first 3 months occurred in 10.1% of the patients and were associated with the following188: — An almost 6-fold higher risk of clinical AF (HR, 5.6 [95% CI, 3.8–8.2]) — A more than doubling in the adjusted risk of the primary end point, ischemic stroke or systemic embolism (HR, 2.5 [95% CI, 1.3–4.9]) — An annual ischemic stroke or systemic embolism rate of 1.7% (versus 0.7% in those without) — A 13% PAR for ischemic stroke or systemic embolism — Over the subsequent 2.5 years of followup, an additional 35% of the patients had subclinical atrial tachyarrhythmias, which were 8-fold more frequent than clinical AF episodes. • A pooled analysis of 5 prospective studies in patients without permanent AF revealed that over 2 years of follow-up, cardiac implanted electronic devices detected ≥5 minutes of AF in 43% of the patients (total N=10 016). AF burden was associated with an increased risk of stroke after adjustment for CHADS2 score and anticoagulation.189 • The temporal association of AF and stroke risk was evaluated in a case-crossover analysis among 9850 patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices enrolled in the Veterans Health Administration healthcare system. The OR for an acute ischemic stroke was the highest within a 5-day period after a qualifying AF episode, which was defined as at least 5.5 hours of AF on a given day. This estimate reduced as the period after the AF occurrence extended beyond 30 days.190 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 16 Benjamin et al CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES evaluating the risks and benefits of anticoagulation among patients at high risk for stroke but without a prior history of AF. The findings from these studies will help to determine optimal strategies for subclinical AF screening and treatment.192 To date, no studies have demonstrated that AF screening reduces mortality or incidence of thromboembolic complications. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Family History and Genetics Family History • Although unusual, early-onset lone AF has long been recognized to cluster in families.12,198 In the past decade, the heritability of AF in the community has been appreciated. • In studies from the FHS: — Adjusted for coexistent risk factors, having at least 1 parent with AF was associated with a 1.85-fold increased risk of AF in the adult offspring (multivariable-adjusted 95% CI, 1.12–3.06; P=0.02).199 — A history of a first-degree relative with AF also was associated with an increased risk of AF (HR, 1.40 [95% CI, 1.13–1.74]). The risk was greater if the first-degree relative’s age of onset was ≤65 years (HR, 2.01 [95% CI, 1.49–2.71]) and with each additional affected first-degree relative (HR, 1.24 [95% CI, 1.05–1.46]).200 Similar findings were reported from Sweden.201 • A Taiwanese population-based study reported that a history of a first-degree relative with AF was associated with a 1.92-fold (95% CI, 1.84– 1.99) increased risk of newly diagnosed AF. They estimated that 19.9% of the increased risk was attributable to genetic (heritability) factors, with the remaining risk related to shared (3.5%) and nonshared (76.5%) environmental factors.202 • A study from the UK Biobank estimated that the heritability of AF was 22.1% (95% CI, 15.6%– 28.5%). The heritability was similar by sex and in older (>65 years) versus younger (≤65 years) people. Most of the variation was explained by common (minor allele frequency ≥5%) genetic variation.203 • Racial variation in AF incidence is complex and not fully understood. One study of blacks and whites from CHS and ARIC suggested that genetic markers of European ancestry were associated with an increased risk of incident AF.204 • A recent meta-analysis of genetic studies in AF included GWASs with >17 000 case subjects and >115 000 referents and exome-wide association studies of >22 000 AF cases and >132 000 referents. The strongest common variant associated with AF was near the paired-like homeodomain e304 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 16 • • • • • transcription factor 2 (PITX2) gene.205 The study identified a total of 26 loci, which were in or near genes encoding ion channels, sarcomeric proteins, and transcription factors. Japanese investigators were able to replicate 7 loci previously reported in cohorts predominantly of European ancestry and were able to identify 6 new loci.206 A subsequent GWAS, which included >65 000 patients with AF, reported 97 AF-associated loci, 67 of which were novel in combined-ancestry analyses.207 Whole exome/genome sequencing studies have identified rare mutations in additional genes, including MYL4.208 Investigators in the FHS examined the lifetime risk of AF at age 55 years using both clinical and genetic risk factors. They derived polygenic risk scores of 1000 variants (many were subthreshold hits) associated with AF in the UK Biobank. They divided participants into tertiles of clinical and genetic risk and reported that individuals within the lowest tertile of clinical and of polygenic risk had a lifetime risk of AF of 22.3% (95% CI, 15.4%–29.1%), whereas those in the highest tertile of clinical and polygenic risk had a lifetime risk of 48.2% (95% CI, 41.3%–55.1%).80 Some studies suggest that genetic markers of AF could improve risk prediction for AF over models that include clinical factors.181 Genetic risk scores could also identify patients at higher risk of cardioembolic stroke209; however, the utility of clinical genetic testing for AF-related genetic variants is unclear. Prevention (See Chart 16-9) Primary Prevention: Observational Data • An observational prospective Swedish study revealed that individuals having bariatric surgery had a 29% lower risk (HR, 0.79 [95% CI, 0.60– 0.83]; P<0.001) of developing AF in 19 years of median follow-up than matched referents.210 Secondary Prevention of AF: Observational Data • There are increasingly more data supporting the importance of risk factor modification for secondary prevention of AF recurrence and improved symptoms. — In individuals referred for catheter ablation, those who agreed to aggressive risk factor modification had lower symptom burden in follow-up and higher adjusted AF-free survival (HR, 4.8 [95% CI, 2.0–11.4]; P<0.001).211 — The same Australian investigators reported that overweight and obese individuals with Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 enrolled were eligible for at least 1 cardiovascular evidence-based therapy. The proportions receiving evidence-based therapy varied by diagnosis, at 40.8% of those with CAD, 48.9% of those with DM, 40.2% of those with HF, and 96.7% of those with hypertension.219 Prevention: Randomized Data • Intensive glycemic control was not found to prevent incident AF in the ACCORD study.104 • In the Look AHEAD randomized trial of individuals with type 2 DM who were overweight to obese, an intensive lifestyle intervention associated with modest weight loss did not significantly affect the rate of incident AF (6.1 versus 6.7 cases per 1000 person-years of follow-up; multivariable HR, 0.99 [95% CI, 0.77–1.28]); however, AF was not prespecified as a primary or secondary outcome.220 • Randomized trials of overweight or obese patients referred to an Adelaide, Australia, arrhythmia clinic for management of symptomatic paroxysmal or persistent AF demonstrated that individuals randomized to a weight loss intervention reported lower symptom burden.221 • Meta-analyses have suggested that BP lowering might be useful in prevention of AF in trials of hypertension, after MI, in HF, and after cardioversion.222,223 However, the studies were primarily secondary or post hoc analyses, the intervention duration was modest, and the results were fairly heterogeneous. • Recently, in an analysis of the EMPHASIS-HF trial, in one of many secondary outcomes, eplerenone was nominally observed to reduce the incidence of new-onset AF. However, the number of AF events was modest.224 • A post hoc analysis of the PREDIMED randomized primary prevention study suggested a significant reduction in incident AF with the Mediterranean diet including extra virgin olive oil (HR, 0.62 [95% CI, 0.45–0.85]).225 • Although heterogeneous in their findings, modest-sized short-term studies suggested that the use of statins might prevent AF; however, larger longer-term studies do not provide support for the concept that statins are effective in AF prevention.226 Awareness • In REGARDS, a US national biracial study, compared with whites, blacks had approximately one-third the likelihood (OR, 0.32 [95% CI, 0.20– 0.52]) of being aware that they had AF.227 The REGARDS investigators also reported that compared with individuals aware of their diagnosis, individuals who were unaware of their AF had a 94% higher risk of mortality in follow-up.228 March 5, 2019 e305 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 symptomatic AF who opted to participate in weight loss and aggressive risk factor management interventions had fewer hospitalizations, cardioversions, and ablation procedures than their counterparts who declined enrollment. The risk factor management group was associated with a predicted 10-year cost savings of $12 094 per patient.212 — In adjusted analyses, overweight and obese individuals with paroxysmal or persistent AF who achieved at least 10% weight loss were 6-fold more likely to be AF free (86.2% AF free; HR, 5.9 [95% CI, 3.4–10.3]; P<0.001) than those with <3% weight loss (39.6% AF free). In addition, individuals losing at least 10% weight reported fewer symptoms.213 — The same Australian group also reported that among consecutive overweight and obese patients with AF who agreed to participate in an exercise program, those who achieved less improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness (<2 METs gain) had lower AF-free survival (40%; HR, 3.9 [95% CI, 2.1–7.3]; P<0.001) than those with greater improvement in fitness (≥2 METs gain, 89% AF free).214 • Treatment of OSA has been noted to decrease risk of progression to permanent AF.215 In a metaanalysis, CPAP was reported to be associated with a reduced risk of recurrent AF after ablation.216 However, there is a lack of robust randomized data supporting the role of CPAP in the primary and secondary prevention of AF in individuals with sleep-disordered breathing. • In a national outpatient registry of AF patients (ORBIT-AF), 94% had indications for guidelinebased primary or secondary prevention in addition to oral anticoagulant drugs; however, only 47% received all guideline-indicated therapies, consistent with an underutilization of evidence-based preventive therapies for comorbid conditions in individuals with AF.217 Predictors of not receiving all guideline-indicated therapies included frailty, comorbid illness, geographic region, and antiarrhythmic drug therapy. Factors most strongly associated with the 17% warfarin discontinuation rate in the first year prescribed included hospitalization because of bleeding (OR, 10.9 [95% CI, 7.9–15.0]), prior catheter ablation (OR, 1.8 [95% CI, 1.4–2.4]), noncardiovascular/nonbleeding hospitalization (OR, 1.8 [95% CI, 1.4–2.2]), cardiovascular hospitalization (OR, 1.6 [95% CI, 1.3–2.0]), and permanent AF (OR, 0.25 [95% CI, 0.17–0.36]).218 • A study of 2 national Canadian primary care audits similarly observed that 84.3% of individuals Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 16 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al • A study from Kaiser Permanente in California examined the relation between AF diagnosis (2006–2009) and self-report questionnaire data (2010). Of the more than 12 000 individuals with diagnosed AF, 14.5% were unaware of their diagnosis and 20.4% had inadequate health literacy. In adjusted analyses, low health literacy was associated with a lack of awareness of their AF diagnosis (literacy prevalence ratio, 0.96 [95% CI, 0.94–0.98]).229 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Treatment and Control Anticoagulation Undertreatment • Studies have demonstrated underutilization of oral anticoagulation therapy. In a meta-analysis, males and individuals with prior stroke were more likely to receive warfarin, whereas factors associated with lower use included alcohol and drug abuse, noncompliance, warfarin contraindications, dementia, falls, both gastrointestinal and intracranial hemorrhage, renal impairment, and advancing age.230 The underutilization of anticoagulation in AF has been demonstrated to be a global problem.231 • The GWTG–Stroke program conducted a retrospective analysis consisting of 1622 hospitals and 94 474 patients with acute ischemic stroke in the setting of known AF from 2012 to 2015. In that analysis, 79  008 of patients (83.6%) were not receiving therapeutic anticoagulation: 13.5% had a subtherapeutic international normalized ratio, 39.9% were receiving antiplatelet treatment only, and 30.3% were not receiving any antithrombotic therapy. In adjusted analyses versus patients receiving no antithrombotic medications, patients receiving antecedent therapeutic warfarin, non–vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants, or antiplatelet therapy had lower odds of moderate or severe stroke (adjusted OR [95% CI], 0.56 [0.51–0.60], 0.65 [0.61–0.71], and 0.88 [0.84–0.92], respectively) and lower inhospital mortality.232 • Individuals who had AF and were not treated with anticoagulant drugs had a 2.1-fold increase in risk for recurrent stroke and a 2.4-fold increase in risk for recurrent severe stroke.233 • In the NCDR PINNACLE registry of outpatients with AF: — Less than half of high-risk patients, defined as those with a CHA2DS2-VASc score ≥4, were receiving an oral anticoagulant prescription.234 — Between 2008 and 2014, in individuals with a CHA2DS2-VASc score >1, direct anticoagulant use increased from 0 to 24.8%, and use of warfarin decreased from 52.4% to e306 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 16 34.8%. Although over the time period, the prevalence of oral anticoagulation treatment increased from 52.4% to 60.7%, substantive gaps remain.235 — In the PINNACLE registry, females were significantly less likely to receive oral anticoagulants at all levels of CHA2DS2-VASc scores (56.7% versus 61.3%; P<0.001).236 — The PINNACLE registry investigators also reported that receipt of warfarin versus a direct oral anticoagulant varied significantly by type of insurance, with military, private, and Medicare insured patients more likely to receive newer anticoagulants than individuals with Medicaid and other insurance.237 • Disparities in treatment patterns have also been observed in Sweden. In adjusted analyses, compared with individuals with AF living in middleincome neighborhoods, those living in high-SES neighborhoods were more likely to be prescribed warfarin (males: OR, 1.44 [95% CI, 1.27–1.67]; females: OR, 1.19 [95% CI, 1.05–1.36]) and statins (males: OR, 1.23 [95% CI, 1.07–1.41]; females: OR, 1.23 [95% CI, 1.05–1.44]).238 • Investigators conducted multivariable cross-sectional analyses of the NIS between 2012 and 2014 and observed that patients admitted to rural hospitals had a 17% higher risk of death than those admitted to urban hospitals (OR, 1.17 [95% CI, 1.04–1.32]).239 • A systematic review and meta-analysis identified 3 studies of coordinated care systems of care that included 1383 patients.240 The investigators reported that AF integrated care approaches were associated with reduced all-cause mortality (OR, 0.51 [95% CI, 0.32 to 0.80]; P=0.003) and cardiovascular hospitalizations (OR, 0.58 [95% CI, 0.44 to 0.77]; P=0.0002). Global Burden of AF (See Charts 16-10 and 16-11) • The vast majority of research on the epidemiology of AF has been conducted in Europe and North America. Investigators from the GBD project noted that the global prevalence, incidence, mortality, and DALYs associated with AF increased from 1990 to 2010.241 • The GBD 2016 Study used statistical models and data on incidence, prevalence, case fatality, excess mortality, and cause-specific mortality to estimate disease burden for 315 diseases and injuries in 195 countries and territories.242 — Total number of global deaths attributable to AF/atrial flutter was 200  000 in 2016 (100 000 in females and 100 000 in males). Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 16 • Investigators conducted a prospective registry of >15 000 AF patients presenting to EDs in 47 countries. They observed substantial regional variability in annual AF mortality: South America (17%) and Africa (20%) had double the mortality rate of North America, Western Europe, and Australia (10%; P<0.001). HF deaths (30%) exceeded deaths attributable to stroke (8%).243 Table 16-1.  Cumulative Incidence Rate Over 5 Years After AF Diagnosis, by Age* Age Group, y Mortality Heart Failure Myocardial Gastrointestinal Infarction Stroke Bleeding 67–69 28.8 11.0 3.3 5.0 4.4 70–74 32.3 12.1 3.6 5.7 4.9 75–79 40.1 13.3 3.9 6.9 5.9 80–84 52.1 15.1 4.3 8.1 6.4 85–89 67.0 15.8 4.4 8.9 6.6 ≥90 84.3 13.7 3.6 6.9 5.4 All values are percentages. AF indicates atrial fibrillation. *See Chart 16-7. Adapted from Piccini et al114 by permission of the European Society of Cardiology. Copyright © 2013, The Authors. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 16-1. Long-term outcomes in individuals with prolonged PR interval (>200 ms; first-degree atrioventricular block) compared with individuals with normal PR interval in the FHS. FHS indicates Framingham Heart Study. Data derived from Cheng et al.11 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e307 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES — Globally, 46.3 million individuals had prevalent AF/atrial flutter in 2016 (23.1 million females and 23.2 million males). — Mortality attributable to AF is highest in Northern Europe (Chart 16-10). — Prevalence of AF is highest in Northern Europe and the United States (Chart 16-11). Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 16 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 16-2. Primary indications (in thousands) for pacemaker placement between 1990 and 2002 from the NHDS, NCHS. AV indicates atrioventricular; NCHS, National Center for Health Statistics; and NHDS, National Hospital Discharge Survey. Data derived from Birnie et al.33 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 16-3. Incidence rate of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia per 100 000 person-years by age and sex. Data derived from Orejarena et al.39 e308 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 16 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 16-4. Current and future US prevalence projections for AF. Projections assume no increase (red dashed line) or logarithmic growth (blue dashed line) in incidence of AF from 2007. AF indicates atrial fibrillation. Data derived from Go et al68; and modified from Colilla et al70 with permission from Elsevier. Copyright © 2013, Elsevier Inc. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 16-5. Atrial fibrillation incidence by race. Incidence increases with advancing age among different races and sexes in the United States. Data derived from Dewland et al.75 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e309 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 16 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 16-6. Lifetime cumulative risk for atrial fibrillation at different ages (through age 94 years) by sex. Reprinted from Weng et al.80 Copyright © 2018, American Heart Association, Inc. e310 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 16 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 16-7. Cumulative incidence of events in the 5 years after diagnosis of incident AF in Medicare patients. AF indicates atrial fibrillation. Reprinted from Piccini et al114 by permission of the European Society of Cardiology. Copyright © 2013, The Authors. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 16-8. AF cost estimates, where AF is diagnosed in inpatient and outpatient encounters. Indirect costs are incremental costs of inpatient and outpatient visits. AF indicates atrial fibrillation; and USD, US dollars. Adapted from Kim et al,150 copyright © 2011, American Heart Association, Inc.; and from Coyne et al152 with permission from the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR), copyright © 2006, International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR). Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e311 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 16 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 16-9. Population attributable fraction of major risk factors for atrial fibrillation in the ARIC study. ARIC indicates Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities; BMI, body mass index (in kg/m2); cardiac disease, patients with history of coronary artery disease or heart failure; and smoking, current smoker. Data derived from Huxley et al.157 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 16-10. Age-standardized global mortality rates of atrial fibrillation and flutter per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. Data derived from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.242 Printed with permission. Copyright © 2017, University of Washington. e312 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 16 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 16-11. Age-standardized global prevalence rates of atrial fibrillation per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. 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Am Heart J. 2018;195:50–59. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2017.08.010 238. Carlsson AC, Wändell P, Gasevic D, Sundquist J, Sundquist K. Neighborhood deprivation and warfarin, aspirin and statin prescription: a cohort study of men and women treated for atrial fibrillation in Swedish primary care. Int J Cardiol. 2015;187:547–552. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.04.005 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 16 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 17 17. SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST, VENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIAS, AND INHERITED CHANNELOPATHIES See Tables 17-1 through 17-5 and Charts 17-1 through 17-4 Click here to return to the Table of Contents Cardiac Arrest (Including VF and Ventricular Flutter) ICD-9 427.4, 427.5; ICD-10 I46.0, I46.1, I46.9, I49.0. 2016: Mortality—17  661. Any-mention mortality— 366 494. Abbreviations Used in Chapter 17 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 AED AF AHA AMI ARIC ARVC AV BMI BP CAD CARDIA CARES CASQ2 CHS CI CLRD CPC CPR CPVT CVD DCM DM ECG ED eGFR EMS ERP GWAS GWTG HCM HCUP HD HDL-C HF HR ICD-9 ICD-9-CM ICD-10 ICU IHCA IQR IRR KD automated external defibrillator atrial fibrillation American Heart Association acute myocardial infarction Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy atrioventricular body mass index blood pressure coronary artery disease Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival calsequestrin 2 Cardiovascular Health Study confidence interval chronic lower respiratory disease Cerebral Performance Index cardiopulmonary resuscitation catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia cardiovascular disease dilated cardiomyopathy diabetes mellitus electrocardiogram emergency department estimated glomerular filtration rate emergency medical services early repolarization pattern genome-wide association studies Get With The Guidelines hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project heart disease high-density lipoprotein cholesterol heart failure hazard ratio International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision intensive care unit in-hospital cardiac arrest interquartile range incidence rate ratio Kawasaki disease (Continued ) e322 March 5, 2019 Abbreviations Used in Chapter 17 Continued LQTS LV LVEF LVH MI NH NIS OHCA OR PEA PVC PVT QTc RMVT ROC RR RV RYR2 SBP SCA SCD SD SE STEMI SUDS TdP VF VT WPW long-QT syndrome left ventricular left ventricular ejection fraction left ventricular hypertrophy myocardial infarction non-Hispanic National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample out-of-hospital cardiac arrest odds ratio pulseless electrical activity premature ventricular contraction polymorphic ventricular tachycardia corrected QT interval repetitive monomorphic ventricular tachycardia Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium relative risk right ventricular ryanodine receptor 2 systolic blood pressure sudden cardiac arrest sudden cardiac death standard deviation standard error ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction Sudden Unexpected Death Study torsade de pointes ventricular fibrillation ventricular tachycardia Wolff-Parkinson-White Tachycardia ICD-9 427.0, 427.1, 427.2; ICD-10 I47.1, I47.2, I47.9. 2016: Mortality—957. Any-mention mortality—7563. 2014: Hospital discharges— 64 000 (42 000 male, 22 000 female). Cardiac arrest is the cessation of cardiac mechanical activity, as confirmed by the absence of signs of circulation.1 An operational definition of SCA is unexpected cardiac arrest that results in attempts to restore circulation. If resuscitation attempts are unsuccessful, this situation is referred to as SCD. SCA results from many disease processes; a consensus statement by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation recommends categorizing cardiac arrest into events with external causes (drowning, trauma, asphyxia, electrocution, and drug overdose) or medical causes.2 Because of fundamental differences in underlying pathogenesis and the system of care, epidemiological data for OHCA and IHCA are collected and reported separately. For similar reasons, data for infants (aged <1 year), children (aged 1–18 years), and adults are reported separately. • In a Swedish registry of 70 846 OHCAs from 1992 to 2014, 92% of cases had medical causes. Among nonmedical cases, trauma was the most common cause.3 • Adjudication of cause of death in 179 cases of SCA in middle school, high school, college, and Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  Benjamin et al Incidence (See Tables 17-1 through 17-5) Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • The ROC clinical trial network maintained a registry of EMS-assessed and EMS-treated OHCA in multiple regions of the United States from 2005 to 2015 (Table 17-1). • The ongoing CARES registry estimates the incidence of EMS-treated OHCA among individuals of any age in >1400 EMS agencies in the United States (Tables 17-1 through 17-4). • Incidence of EMS-assessed OHCA in people of any age is 110.8 individuals per 100 000 population (95% CI, 108.9–112.6), or 356 461 people (quasi CI, 350 349–362 252), based on extrapolation from the ROC registry of OHCA (ROC Investigators, unpublished data, July 7, 2016) to the total population of the United States (325 193 000 as of June 9, 2017).5 • Incidence of EMS-treated OHCA of suspected cardiac cause in people of any age is 57 individuals per 100 000 population, based on the CARES registry of EMS-treated OHCA.6 • Among 3 686 296 hospital discharges from academic medical centers in 2012, 33 700 (0.91%) included a cardiac arrest diagnosis.7 • In the NIS for 2014, the weighted national estimate of hospital discharges that included ICD-9-CM codes for CPR was 116 205 (SE, 2055; incidence rate, 36 [SE, 0.6] per 100  000 people) (ROC Investigators, unpublished data, July 7, 2016).8 • In the National Emergency Department Sample for 2014, the weighted national estimate of ED visits that included a diagnosis of “cardiac arrest or ventricular fibrillation” was 405 200 (incidence rate, 127 per 100 000 people).8 OHCA: Adults (See Table 17-2) • Incidence of EMS-assessed OHCA in adults is 140.7 individuals per 100 000 population (95% CI, 138.3–143.1), or 347 322 adults (95% CI, 341 397–353 246) based on extrapolation from the ROC registry of OHCA to the total population of the United States (ROC Investigators, unpublished data, July 7, 2016).5 • Incidence of EMS-treated OHCA in adults was 73.0 individuals per 100  000 population (95% CI, 71.2–74.7), or 180  202 adults Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 (95% CI, 175 759–184 399) in the ROC registry. Approximately 52% of EMS-assessed adult OHCA had resuscitation attempted (ROC Investigators, unpublished data, July 7, 2016). • In 2015, the incidence of EMS-treated OHCA was 66 per 100 000. Incidence of EMS-treated OHCA with initial shockable rhythm was 13.5 per 100 000 (ROC Investigators, unpublished data, July 7, 2016). • Ten ambulance services serving almost 54 000 000 residents of England attended 28  729 EMStreated cardiac arrests in 2014 (annual incidence 53 per 100 000 residents).9 • Location of OHCA in adults is most often a home or residence (69.5%), followed by public settings (18.8%) and nursing homes (11.7%) (Table  172).10 OHCA in adults is witnessed by a layperson in 37% of cases or by an EMS provider in 12% of cases. For 51% of cases, collapse is not witnessed.10 • Initial recorded cardiac rhythm was VF or VT or shockable by an AED in 18.7% of EMS-treated OHCAs in 2017 (Table 17-2). • Of 4729 patients with STEMI in Los Angeles County, CA, from 2011 to 2014, 422 (9%) had OHCA.11 IHCA: Adults (See Table 17-2) • Incidence of IHCA is 209 000 people each year based on extrapolation of 2003 to 2007 GWTG data to the total population of hospitalized patients in the United States.12 • Incidence of adult IHCA events was a mean of 8.27 (SD, 10.01) per 1000 hospital admissions and 1.56 (SD, 1.36) per 1000 inpatient days in the 2017 GWTG data (GWTG–Resuscitation, unpublished data, 2017). • Incidence of IHCA was 1.6 per 1000 hospital admissions, with a median across hospitals of 1.5 (IQR, 1.2–2.2) in the UK National Cardiac Arrest Audit database between 2011 and 2013 (144 hospitals and 22 628 patients ≥16 years of age).13 • IHCA incidence was 2.85 per 1000 hospital admissions, based on 838 465 patients in the United States ≥18 years old with IHCA in the NIS from 2003 to 2011.14 • Incidence of CPR in the hospital increased from 1.81 to 2.37 per 1000 hospitalizations from 2007 to 2012, based on 235 959 hospitalized patients aged 18 to 64 years in the NIS.15 • Incidence of IHCA was 4.0 per 1000 hospitalizations (range, 1.4–11.8 per 1000 hospitalizations) based on 2 205 123 hospitalizations at 101 Veterans Health Administration hospitals between 2008 and 2012.16 March 5, 2019 e323 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES professional athletes from 2014 to 2016 identified a cause in 117 (65.4%): HCM (16.2%), coronary artery anomalies (13.7%), idiopathic cardiomyopathy (11.1%), autopsy-negative sudden unexplained death (6.8%), WPW syndrome (6.8%). and LQTS (6.0%).4 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 17 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al • According to 2017 GWTG data (GWTG– Resuscitation, unpublished data, 2017), location of adult IHCA was 53.5% in the ICU, operating room, or ED and 46.5% in noncritical care areas among 26 178 events at 311 hospitals (Table 17-4). • Initial recorded cardiac rhythm was VF or VT or shockable in 15.3% of adult IHCAs in 2017 GWTG data (GWTG–Resuscitation, unpublished data, 2017) (Table 17-2). Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 OHCA: Children (See Tables 17-2 and 17-3) • Age- and sex-adjusted incidence rate of EMSassessed OHCA in children was 8.3 per 100 000 person-years (75.3 for infants [<1 years], 3.7 for children [1–11 years], and 6.3 for adolescents [12–19 years] per 100 000 person-years) in the ROC Epistry from 2007 to 2012.17 • Incidence of EMS-assessed OHCA was 7037 (quasi CI, 6214–7861) children in the United States based on extrapolation from ROC for individuals <18 years of age in the United States (ROC Investigators, unpublished data, July 7, 2016). • Location of EMS-treated OHCA was at home for 90.6% of children ≤1 year old, 80.2% of children 1 to 12 years old, and 74.7% of children 13 to 18 years old in the CARES 2017 data. Location was in a public place for 9.3% of children ≤1 years old, 19.6% of children 1 to 12 years old, and 25.0% of children 13 to 18 years old (Table 17-2).10 • Annual incidence of pediatric OHCA was 8.7 per 100 000 population in Western Australia from 2011 to 2014.18 Sports-Related SCA/SCD • Incidence of SCD was 0.24 per 100 000 athleteyears in high school athletes screened every 3 years between 1993 and 2012 with standard preparticipation evaluations during Minnesota State High School League activities.19 • Incidence of nontraumatic OHCA was 1 per 43 770 athlete participant-years in a longitudinal study of students 17 to 24 years of age participating in National Collegiate Athletic Association sports from 2004 to 2008. Incidence of cardiac arrest was higher among blacks than among whites and among males than among females.20 • Incidence of SCA was 0.54 per 100 000 participants (95% CI, 0.41–0.70) among 10.9 million registered participants in 40 marathons and 19 half marathons.21 Those with cardiac arrest were more often male and were running a marathon versus a half marathon. • Sports-related SCA accounted for 39% of SCAs for ages ≤18 years, 13% for ages 19 to 25 years, and 7% for ages 25 to 34 years in a prospective registry of 3775 SCAs in Portland, OR, between e324 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 17 • • • • • • 2002 and 2015 that included 186 SCAs in young people (5–34 years old).22 Incidence of SCA or SCD was 1 per 44 832 athleteyears for males and 1 per 237 510 athlete-years for females based on a 2007 to 2013 registry of 104 cases of SCA and SCD in high school athletes.23 Incidence of SCA during competitive sports in people 12 to 45 years old was 0.76 per 100 000 athlete-years in a population-based registry of all paramedic responses in Toronto, Canada, from 2009 to 2014.24 In the US National Registry of Sudden Death in Athletes from 1980 to 2011, there were 1306 SCDs in young athletes (mean 19±6 years of age) participating in organized sports. The most common causes of SCD in 842 young athletes with confirmed diagnoses were HCM (36%), coronary artery anomalies (19%), myocarditis (7%), ARVC (5%), CAD (4%), and commotio cordis (3%).25 In 45 cases of SCD among National Collegiate Athletic Association athletes from 2004 to 2008, adjudication revealed a cause of death in 36 (80%): autopsy-negative sudden unexplained death (31%), coronary artery abnormalities (14%), DCM (8%), myocarditis related (8%), aortic dissection (8%), and idiopathic LVH/possible HCM (8%), HCM (3%), ARVC (3%), LQTS (3%), commotio cordis (3%), and KD (3%).26 In a 2007 to 2013 registry of 104 cases of SCA and SCD in high school athletes, adjudication revealed a cause of death in 50 cases (73%): idiopathic LVH or possible cardiomyopathy (26%), autopsynegative sudden unexplained death (18%), HCM (14%), and myocarditis (14%).23 Adjudication of cause of death in 179 cases of SCA in middle school, high school, college, and professional athletes from 2014 to 2016 identified a cause in 117 (65.4%): HCM (16.2%), coronary artery anomalies (13.7%), idiopathic cardiomyopathy (11.1%), autopsy-negative sudden unexplained death (6.8%), WPW (6.8%), and LQTS (6.0%).4 IHCA: Children (See Table 17-2) • Incidence of IHCA for children (30 days to 18 years old) was a mean 9.65 (SD, 16.92) per 1000 admissions and 1.75 (SD, 3.03) per 1000 inpatient days in 92 hospitals according to 2017 GWTG data (GWTG–Resuscitation, unpublished data, 2017). • Incidence of pediatric IHCA was 0.78 per 1000 discharges based on 29 577 children with IHCA in the Kids’ Inpatient Database from 1997 to 2012. Incidence of pediatric IHCA increased from 0.57 per 1000 discharges in 1997 to 1.01 per 1000 discharges in 2012.27 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Lifetime Risk Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • SCD appears among the multiple causes of death on 13.4% of death certificates in 2016 (366 494 of 2 744 248), which suggests that 1 of every 7.5 people in the United States will die of SCD.30 Because some people survive SCA, the lifetime risk of cardiac arrest is even higher. • Infants have a higher incidence of SCD (12.8 per 100 000) than older children (1.1–2.0 per 100 000). Among adults, risk of SCD increases exponentially with age, surpassing the risk for infants by age 40 years (20.3 per 100 000) (Chart 17-1). Mortality (See Table 17-5 and Chart 17-1) • In 2016, primary-cause SCD mortality was 17 661, and any-mention SCD mortality in the United States was 366 494 (Table 17-5).30 • Survival of hospitalization after cardiac arrest varied between academic medical centers and was higher in hospitals with higher cardiac arrest volume, higher surgical volume, greater availability of invasive cardiac services, and more affluent catchment areas.7 • Of 1 452 808 death certificates from 1999 to 2015 for US residents aged 1 to 34 years, 31 492 listed SCD (2%) as the cause of death, for an SCD rate of 1.32 per 100 000 individuals.31 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 — SCD rate varied by age, from 0.49 per 100 000 (1–10 years) to 2.76 per 100 000 (26–34 years).31 — The rate of SCD declined from 1999 to 2015, from 1.48 to 1.13 per 100 000 individuals.31 • Among hospitalized patients aged 18 to 64 years in the NIS from 2007 to 2012, 235 959 adults had CPR in the hospital, and 30.4% survived to hospital discharge.15 • Mortality rates for any mention of SCD by age are provided in Chart 17-1. OHCA: Adults (See Tables 17-1, 17-2, and 17-4) • Survival to hospital discharge after EMS-treated OHCA was 10.4%, and survival with good functional status was 8.4% based on 73 910 cases in CARES for 2017.10 • Survival to hospital discharge after EMS-treated cardiac arrest was 11.4% (95% CI, 10.4%– 12.4%) for patients of any age and 11.4% (95% CI, 10.3%–12.4%) for adults in the ROC Epistry (ROC Investigators, unpublished data, July 7, 2016) (Table 17-1). • Large regional variations in survival to hospital discharge (range, 3.4%–22.0%) and survival with functional recovery (range, 0.8%–20.1%) are observed between 132 counties in the United States.32 Variation in rates of layperson CPR and AED use explained much of this variation. • Age-adjusted survival to hospital admission was lower for blacks (6.0%) and Hispanics (8.6%) than for whites (11.3%) among 4053 cardiac arrests in New York City in 2002 to 2003.33 This disparity persisted to 30 days after hospital discharge. • Survival to hospital admission after EMS-treated nontraumatic OHCA was 29.0% for all presentations, with higher survival rates in public places (39.5%) and lower survival rates in homes/residences (27.5%) and nursing homes (18.2%) in the 2017 CARES registry (Table 17-4). • Survival to hospital discharge varies between regions of the United States, being higher in the Midwest (adjusted OR, 1.16 [95% CI, 1.02–1.32]) and the South (1.24 [95% CI, 1.09–1.40]) relative to the Northeast, in 154 177 patients hospitalized after OHCA in the NIS (2002–2013).34 • Survival at 1, 5, 10, and 15 years, respectively, was 92.2%, 81.4%, 70.1%, and 62.3% among 3449 patients surviving to hospital discharge after OHCA from 2000 to 2014 in Victoria, Australia.35 • Patients with STEMI who had OHCA had higher in-hospital mortality (38%) than STEMI patients without OHCA (6%) in a Los Angeles, CA, registry of 4729 STEMI patients from 2011 to 2014.11 March 5, 2019 e325 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES • Per 2017 GWTG data (GWTG–Resuscitation, unpublished data, 2017), location of IHCA for children (30 days to 18 years old) was 87.8% in the ICU, operating room, or ED and 12.2% in noncritical care areas among 897 events at 92 hospitals (Table 17-2). • Incidence of IHCA was 1.8 CPR events per 100 pediatric (<18 years) ICU admissions (sites range from 0.6 to 2.3 per 100 ICU admissions) in the Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network dataset of 10 078 pediatric ICU admissions from 2011 to 2013.28 • In a registry of 23 cardiac ICUs of the Pediatric Critical Care Consortium including 15 098 children between 2014 and 2016, 3.1% of children in ICUs had a cardiac arrest, with substantial variation between centers (range 1%– 5.5%), for a mean incidence of 4.8 cardiac arrests per 1000 cardiac ICU days (range, 1.1–10.4 per 1000 cardiac ICU days).29 • Initial recorded cardiac arrest rhythm was VF or VT or shockable in 9.9% of 897 events at 92 hospitals in GWTG–Resuscitation in 2017 (GWTG–Resuscitation, unpublished data, 2017) (Table 17-2). Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 17 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Sports-Related SCA/SCD • Among runners with cardiac arrest during marathons or half marathons, 71% died; those who died were younger (mean±SD, 39±9 years of age) than those who did not die (mean±SD, 49±10 years of age), were more often male, and were more often running a full marathon.21 • In a population-based registry of all paramedic responses for SCA from 2009 to 2014, 43.8% of athletes with SCA during competitive sports survived to hospital discharge.24 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 IHCA: Adults (See Table 17-2 and Chart 17-2) • Survival to hospital discharge was 25.6% of 26 178 adult IHCAs at 311 hospitals in GWTG 2017 (GWTG–Resuscitation, unpublished data, 2017) data (Table  17-2, Chart 17-2). Among survivors, 81.7% had good functional status (cerebral performance category 1 or 2) at hospital discharge. • Unadjusted survival rate after IHCA was 18.4% in the UK National Cardiac Arrest Audit database between 2011 and 2013. Survival was 49% when the initial rhythm was shockable and 10.5% when the initial rhythm was not shockable.13 • Survival to discharge is lower for black patients (25.2%) than for white patients (37.4%) after IHCA.36 Lower rates of survival to discharge for blacks reflect lower rates of both successful resuscitation (55.8% for blacks versus 67.4% for whites) and postresuscitation survival (45.2% versus 55.5%). The hospital where patients received care explained much of the racial variation in postresuscitation survival (adjusted RR for hospital, 0.92 [95% CI, 0.88–0.96]; adjusted RR for race, 0.99 [95% CI, 0.92–1.06]). • Survival to hospital discharge after IHCA was lower for males than for females (adjusted OR, 0.90 [95% CI, 0.83–0.99]) in a Swedish registry of 14 933 cases of IHCA from 2007 to 2014.37 • Mortality was lower among 348 368 patients with IHCA managed in teaching hospitals (55.3%) than among 376 035 managed in nonteaching hospitals (58.8%), even after adjustment for baseline patient and hospital characteristics (adjusted OR, 0.917 [95% CI, 0.899–0.937]).38 OHCA: Children (See Tables 17-1 through 17-3) • Survival to hospital discharge after EMS-treated nontraumatic cardiac arrest was 13.2% (95% CI, 7.0%–19.4%) for children in the ROC Epistry (ROC Investigators, unpublished data, July 7, 2016) (Table 17-1). • Survival to hospital discharge was 5.4% for 1197 children ≤1 year old, 18.2% for 484 children 1 to 12 years old, and 20.7% for 376 children 13 e326 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 17 to 18 years old in CARES 2017 data (Tables 17-2 and 17-3). • Mortality was lower in teaching hospitals (OR, 0.57 [95% CI, 0.50–0.66), trauma centers (OR, 0.76 [95% CI, 0.67–0.86]), and urban hospitals (OR, 0.78 [95% CI, 0.63–0.97]) relative to nonteaching, non-trauma, or rural hospitals, respectively, among 42 036 presentations of children 0 to 18 years old for cardiac or respiratory failure in the HCUP’s National Emergency Department Sample.39 IHCA: Children • Survival to hospital discharge after pulseless IHCA was 37.2% in 611 children 0 to 18 years old and 22.6% in 214 neonates (0–30 days old) per 2017 GWTG data (GWTG–Resuscitation, unpublished data, 2017) (Table 17-2). • Survival to hospital discharge for children with IHCA in the ICU was 45% in the Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network from 2011 to 2013.28 • The in-hospital mortality rate was 46% among 29 577 children with IHCA in the Kids’ Inpatient Database from 1997 to 2012.27 Secular Trends (See Tables 17-2 and 17-3 and Charts 17-2 and 17-3) • Incidence of EMS-treated OHCA increased from 47 per 100 000 to 66 per 100 000 between 2008 and 2015 in the ROC Epistry (ROC Investigators, unpublished data, July 7, 2016). • Incidence of pediatric OHCA has declined from 1997 to 2014 in Perth, Western Australia, particularly in children <1 years of age.18 • Incidence of pediatric IHCA increased from 0.57 per 1000 discharges in 1997 to 1.01 per 1000 discharges in 2012 based on 29 577 children with IHCA in the Kids’ Inpatient Database.27 • Age-adjusted death rates for any mention of SCD declined from 138 per 100 000 person-years in 1999 to 98 per 100 000 person-years by 2016 (Chart 17-3). • Unadjusted survival to hospital discharge after EMS-treated OHCA increased from 10.2% in 2006 to 12.4% in 2015 in the ROC Epistry (ROC Investigators, unpublished data, July 7, 2016) (Table 17-1). • Survival to hospital discharge for patients hospitalized after OHCA increased from 49.9% (39.8%– 60.0%) in 1995 to 54.0% (46.3%–61.8%) in 2013 among 247 684 patients hospitalized in the NIS from 1995 to 2013.40 • Survival to hospital discharge in patients with VT/VF OHCA increased from 2000 to 2012 from Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al • • • Complications (See Tables 17-2 through 17-4) Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • Survivors of cardiac arrest experience multiple medical problems related to critical illness, including impaired consciousness and cognitive deficits. As many as 18% of survivors of OHCA, 40% of adult survivors of IHCA, and 72% of child survivors of IHCA have moderate to severe functional impairment at hospital discharge (Tables  17-2 through 17-4). • Functional impairments are associated with reduced function, reduced quality of life, and shortened lifespan.43,44 • Functional recovery continues over at least the first 12 months after OHCA in children and over the first 6 to 12 months after OHCA in adults.45,46 • Among 366 patients discharged after IHCA in a Veterans Administration hospital between 2014 and 2015, 55 (15%) endorsed suicidal ideation during the first 12 months.47 • Among the 2855 patients who were 30-day survivors of OHCA between 2001 and 2012 in a nationwide registry in Denmark, 10.5% had brain damage or were admitted to a nursing home, and 9.7% died during the 1-year follow-up period.48 • Serial testing in a cohort of 141 people who survived hospitalization after SCA revealed severe cognitive deficits in 14 (13%), anxiety and depression in 16 (15%), posttraumatic stress symptoms in 29 (28%), and severe fatigue in 55 (52%).49 Subjective symptoms declined over time after SCA, although 10% to 22% had cognitive impairments at 12 months, with executive functioning being most affected.50 • Of 141 individuals who survived hospitalization after SCA, 41 (72%) returned to work by 12 months.49 • Of 287 people who survived hospitalization after OHCA, 47% had reduced participation in Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 premorbid activities, and 27% of those who were working before the OHCA were on sick leave at 6 months.51 • Among 195 family caregivers of cardiac arrest survivors, anxiety was present in 33 caregivers (25%) and depression in 18 caregivers (14%) at 12 months.52 Healthcare Utilization and Cost • In the Oregon SUDS, the estimated societal burden of SCD in the United States was 2 million years of potential life lost for males and 1.3 million years of potential life lost for females, accounting for 40% to 50% of the years of potential life lost from all cardiac disease.53 • Among males, estimated deaths attributable to SCD exceeded all other individual causes of death, including lung cancer, accidents, CLRD, cerebrovascular disease, DM, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancer.53 Risk Factors (See Chart 17-4) Age • The underlying cause of OHCA varies by age group. Chart 17-4 illustrates the causes of OHCA by age group based on a retrospective cohort of OHCA patients 0 to 35 years of age treated in King County, WA, between 1980 and 2009.54 Sex • In Denmark from 2000 to 2009, incidence of SCD in people aged 1 to 35 years was greater for males (3.6 per 100 000) than for females (1.8 per 100 000; IRR, 2.0 [95% CI, 1.7–2.4]).55 • Among 66 cases of arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia detected after SCA or SCD, 65% were males, with a mean±SD age of 29.3±13.8 years; SCA occurred during exertion in 72%, and antecedent cardiac symptoms had been reported by 41%.56 Race • In patients with implanted defibrillators, rate of first ventricular dysrhythmia or death within 4 years was higher among black patients (42%) than whites (34%; adjusted HR, 1.60 [95% CI, 1.18–2.17]).57 • A study in New York City, NY, found the ageadjusted incidence of OHCA per 10 000 adults was 10.1 among blacks, 6.5 among Hispanics, and 5.8 among whites.33 • The US National Registry of Sudden Death in Athletes (1980–2011) of 2406 SCDs in competitive athletes (mean age, 19 years) revealed a March 5, 2019 e327 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES • 46.9% to 60.1%, both in those with ST-segment elevation (59.2%–74.3%) and in those without ST-segment elevation (43.3%–56.8%), based on 407 974 patients from the NIS.41 Survival after IHCA increased between 2000 and 2016 in GWTG data (Chart 17-2). The in-hospital mortality rate decreased each year from 69.6% in 2001 to 57.8% in 2009 among 1 190 860 patients hospitalized with a diagnosis of cardiac arrest in the NIS.42 The in-hospital mortality rate declined from 51% in 1997 to 40% in 2012 among 29 577 children with IHCA in the Kids’ Inpatient Database.27 Rates of layperson-initiated CPR and layperson use of AEDs have increased over time (Table 17-1). Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 17 Benjamin et al CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES higher estimated incidence of SCD in black athletes than in white athletes and in males than in females. Of these deaths among athletes, 842 (35%) were adjudicated to have a cardiovascular cause, including HCM (36%), anomalous coronary artery (19%), myocarditis (7%), ARVC (5%), CAD (4%), mitral valve prolapse (4%), aortic rupture (3%), aortic stenosis (2%), DCM (2%), and LQTS (2%).25 Socioeconomic Factors • OHCA rates were higher in census tracts from the lowest socioeconomic quartile relative to the highest socioeconomic quartile (IRR, 1.9 [95% CI, 1.8–2.0]) in 9235 cases from the ROC Epistry (from 2006 to 2007).58 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 HD, Cardiac Risk Factors, and Other Comorbidities • A large proportion of patients with OHCA have coronary atherosclerosis.59 • Approximately 5% to 10% of SCD cases occur in the absence of CAD or structural HD.60 • Risk of SCD in prospective cohorts who were initially free of CVD when recruited in 1987 to 1993 was associated with male sex, black race, DM, current smoking, and SBP.61 • Prior HD was associated with risk for OHCA in 1275 health maintenance organization enrollees 50 to 79 years of age. Incidence of OHCA was 6.0 per 1000 person-years in subjects with any clinically recognized HD compared with 0.8 per 1000 person-years in subjects without HD. In subgroups with HD, incidence was 13.7 per 1000 person-years in subjects with prior MI and 21.9 per 1000 person-years in subjects with HF.62 • A logistic model incorporating age, sex, race, current smoking, SBP, use of antihypertensive medication, DM, serum potassium, serum albumin, HDL-C, eGFR, and QTc interval, derived in 13 677 adults, correctly stratified 10-year risk of SCD in a separate cohort of 4207 adults (C statistic, 0.820 in ARIC and 0.745 in CHS).61 • Four lifestyle factors (smoking, exercise, diet, and weight) were associated with SCD in a study of 81 722 females in the Nurses’ Health Study who were followed up from 1984 to 2010. RR of SCD (N=321) was 0.54 (95% CI, 0.34–0.86) for females with 1 low-risk factor, 0.41 (95% CI, 0.25–0.65) for those with 2 low-risk factors, 0.33 (95% CI, 0.20–0.54) for 3 low-risk factors, and 0.08 (95% CI, 0.03–0.23) for 4 low-risk factors.63 • According to data from the Kids’ Inpatient Data Sample from 2000, 2003, and 2006, IHCA occurred in 0.74% of hospitalized children with CVD versus 0.05% of hospitalized children without CVD (OR, 13.8 [95% CI, 12.8–15.0]).64 e328 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 17 • A meta-analysis of 24 trials of statins in patients with HF, which included a total of 11 463 patients, concluded that statins did not reduce the risk of SCD (RR, 0.92 [95% CI, 0.70–1.21]).65 • In a registry of 2119 SCAs in Portland, OR, from 2002 to 2015, prior syncope was present in 6.8% cases, and history of syncope was associated with increased risk of SCA relative to 746 geographically matched control subjects (OR, 2.8 [95% CI, 1.68–4.85]).66 • In a cohort of 5211 Finnish people >30 years old in 2000 to 2001 followed up for a median of 13.2 years, high baseline thyroid-stimulating hormone was independently associated with greater risk of SCD (HR, 2.28 [95% CI, 1.13–4.60]).67 • In a meta-analysis that included 17 studies with 118 954 subjects, presence of depression or depressive symptoms was associated with increased risk of SCD (HR, 1.62 [95% CI, 1.37– 1.92]), and specifically for VT/VF (HR, 1.47 [95% CI, 1.23–1.76]).68 Prodromal Symptoms • Twenty-five percent of those with EMS-treated OHCA have no symptoms before the onset of arrest.69 • Abnormal vital signs during the 4 hours preceding IHCA occurred in 59.4% and at least 1 severely abnormal vital sign occurred in 13.4% of 7851 patients in the 2007 to 2010 GWTG data.70 • Early warning score systems using both clinical criteria and vital signs can identify hospital patients with a higher risk of IHCA.71 ECG Abnormalities • Among 12 241 subjects from the ARIC study, in which 346 subjects had SCD during a median follow-up of 23.6 years, prolongation of the QT interval at baseline was associated with risk of SCD (HR, 1.49 [95% CI, 1.01–2.18]), and this association was driven specifically by the T-wave onset to T-peak component of the total interval.72 • In a cohort of 4176 subjects with no known HD, 687 (16.5%) had early repolarization with terminal J wave, but this pattern had no association with cardiac deaths (0.8%) over 6 years of followup compared with matched control subjects.73 • Among 11  956 residents of rural Liaoning Province, China, who were ≥35 years old, 1.3% had ERP, with higher prevalence in males (2.6%) than females (0.2%).74 • In an Italian public health screening project, 24% of 13 016 students aged 16 to 19 years had at least 1 of the following electrocardiographic abnormalities: ventricular ectopic beats, AV block, Brugada-like ECG pattern, left anterior/posterior Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Genetics and Family History Associated With SCD Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • A large proportion of OHCA in the general population results directly from CAD. Risk factors are thus similar to those for CAD.76 • Arrhythmic cardiac arrest not attributable to CAD is associated with structural HD in about one-third of cases and primary arrhythmic disorders, often with a genetic basis, in the other two-thirds of cases.77 • A family history of cardiac arrest in a first-degree relative is associated with an ≈2-fold increase in risk of cardiac arrest.78,79 • Age- and sex-adjusted prevalence of electrocardiographic abnormalities associated with SCD was 0.6% to 1.1% in a sample of 7889 Spanish citizens aged ≥40 years, including Brugada syndrome in 0.13%, QTc <340 ms in 0.18%, and QTc ≥480 ms in 0.42%.80 • Exome sequencing in younger (<51 years old) decedents who died of sudden unexplained death or suspected arrhythmic death has revealed likely pathogenic variants in channelopathy-or cardiomyopathy-related genes for 29% to 34% of cases.81,82 Among children with exertion-related deaths, pathogenic mutations were present in 10 of 11 decedents (91%) 1 to 10 years old and 4 of 21 decedents (19%) 11 to 19 years old.83 • Screening of 398 first-degree relatives of 186 unexplained SCA and 212 unexplained SCD probands revealed cardiac abnormalities in 30.2%: LQTS (13%), CPVT (4%), ARVC (4%), and Brugada syndrome (3%).84 • In a registry of 109 families of probands with unexplained SCD from 2007 to 2012, screening of 411 relatives revealed a diagnosis in 18% of families: LQTS (15%), Brugada syndrome (3%), and CPVT (1%).85 • In a registry of 52 families of probands with unexplained cardiac arrest, screening of 91 relatives revealed a diagnosis in 62% of families: LQTS (21%), Brugada syndrome (17%), CPVT (6%), early repolarization (6%), HCM (6%), ARVC (4%), and short-QT syndrome (2%).85 • In a registry of families of probands with unexplained SCD before 45 years of age from 2009 to 2014, screening of 230 people from 64 families revealed a diagnosis in 25% of families: Brugada syndrome (11%), LQTS (7.8%), DCM (3.1%), and HCM (3.1%).86 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Long-QT Syndrome • Hereditary LQTS is a genetic channelopathy characterized by prolongation of the QT interval (typically >460 ms) and susceptibility to ventricular tachyarrhythmias that lead to syncope and SCD. Investigators have identified mutations in 15 genes leading to this phenotype (LQT1 through LQT15).87,88 LQT1 (KCNQ1), LQT2 (KCNH2), and LQT3 (SCN5A) mutations account for the majority (≈80%) of the typed mutations.89,90 • The prevalence of LQTS was estimated at 1 per 2000 live births from ECG-guided molecular screening of 44 596 infants (mostly white) born in Italy.91 A similar prevalence was found among 7961 Japanese schoolchildren screened by use of an ECG-guided molecular screening approach.92 LQTS has been reported among those of African descent, but its prevalence is not well assessed.93 • There is variable penetrance and a sex-time interaction for LQTS symptoms. Therefore, frequency of LQTS mutations without clinically apparent or forme pleine LQTS might be much higher. Risk of cardiac events is 21% among males and 14% among females by 12 years of age. Risk of events during adolescence (ages 12–18 years) is equivalent between sexes (≈25% for both sexes). Risk of cardiac events in young adulthood (ages 18–40 years) is 16% among males and 39% among females.89 • Individuals can be risk stratified for increased risk of SCD94 according to their specific long-QT mutation and their response to β-blockers.95 • Among 403 patients from the LQTS Registry from birth through age 40 years, multivariate analysis demonstrated that patients with multiple LQTS gene mutations had a 2.3-fold (P=0.015) increased risk for life-threatening cardiac events (comprising aborted cardiac arrest, implantable defibrillator shock, or SCD) compared with patients with a single mutation.96 • In 201 cases of sudden infant death syndrome from Norway, molecular screening revealed 19 cases (9.5% [95% CI, 5.8%–14.4%) with likely contributing mutations of genes associated with LQTS (KCNQ1, KCNH2, SCN5A, KCNE1, KCNE2, KCNJ2, CAV3).97 • LQTS can be associated with a number of childhood genetic syndromes, although most cases are not. The Jervell and Lange-Nielson autosomal recessive syndrome of sensorineural hearing loss and long QT has a prevalence of 1 in 200 000.98 • Approximately 5% of sudden infant death syndrome and some cases of intrauterine fetal death could be attributable to LQTS.97,99,100 March 5, 2019 e329 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES fascicular block, LVH/RV hypertrophy, long/short QT interval, left atrial enlargement, right atrial enlargement, short PQ interval, and ventricular pre-excitation WPW syndrome.75 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 17 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Short-QT Syndrome Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Prevalence and Incidence • Short-QT syndrome is an inherited mendelian condition characterized by shortening of the QT interval (typically QT <320 ms) and predisposition to AF, ventricular tachyarrhythmias, and sudden death. Mutations in 5 ion channel genes have been described (SQT1–SQT5).101 • Prevalence of a QTc Bazett interval shorter than 320 ms in a population of 41 767 young, predominantly male Swiss conscripts was 0.02%,102 which was identical to prevalence from a Portugal sudden death registry.103 • Prevalence of QT interval ≤320 ms in 18 825 apparently healthy people from the United Kingdom aged 14 to 35 years between 2005 and 2013 was 0.1%.104 Short QT intervals were associated with male sex and Afro-Caribbean ethnicity. • Prevalence of QT interval ≤340 ms in 99 380 unique patients aged ≤21 years at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital between 1993 and 2013 was 0.05%.105 Of these children, 15 of 45 (33%) were symptomatic.105 • Among 53 patients from the European Short QT Syndrome Registry (75% males, median age 26 years),106 89% had a familial or personal history of cardiac arrest. Twenty-four patients received an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, and 12 received long-term prophylaxis with hydroquinidine. During a median follow-up of 64 months, 2 patients received an appropriate implantable cardioverter-defibrillator shock, and 1 patient experienced syncope. Nonsustained PVT was recorded in 3 patients. • In an international case series of 15 centers that included 25 patients ≤21 years of age with shortQT syndrome who were followed up for 5.9 years (IQR, 4–7.1 years), 6 patients had aborted sudden death (24%) and 4 (16%) had syncope.107 Sixteen patients (84%) had a familial or personal history of cardiac arrest. A gene mutation associated with short-QT syndrome was identified in 5 of 21 probands (24%). Brugada Syndrome Prevalence and Incidence • Brugada syndrome is an acquired or inherited channelopathy characterized by persistent ST-segment elevation in the precordial leads (V1– V3), right bundle-branch block, and susceptibility to ventricular arrhythmias and SCD.108 Brugada syndrome is associated with mutations in at least 12 ion channel–related genes.108,109 • In a meta-analysis of 24 studies, prevalence was estimated at 0.4% worldwide, with regional e330 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 17 prevalence of 0.9%, 0.3%, and 0.2% in Asia, Europe, and North America, respectively.110 Prevalence is higher in males (0.9%) than females (0.1%).108,111–113 Complications • Cardiac event rates for Brugada syndrome patients followed up prospectively in Northern Europe (31.9 months) and Japan (48.7 months) were similar: 8% to 10% in patients with prior aborted sudden death, 1% to 2% in those with history of syncope, and 0.5% in asymptomatic patients. Predictors of poor outcome include clinical history of syncope or ventricular tachyarrhythmias, family history of sudden death, and a spontaneous ERP on ECG.111,114,115 • Among patients with Brugada syndrome, firstdegree AV block, syncope, and spontaneous type 1 ST-segment elevation were independently associated with risk of sudden death or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator–appropriate therapies.116,117 Catecholaminergic PVT Prevalence and Incidence • CPVT is a familial condition characterized by adrenergically induced ventricular arrhythmias associated with syncope and sudden death. Arrhythmias include frequent ectopy, bidirectional VT, and PVT with exercise or catecholaminergic stimulation (such as emotion, or medicines such as isoproterenol). Mutations in genes encoding RYR2 (CPVT1) are found in the majority of patients and result in a dominant pattern of inheritance.118 Mutations in genes encoding CASQ2 (CPVT2) are found in a small minority and result in a recessive pattern of inheritance. Mutations have also been described in KCNJ2 (CPVT3), TRDN, ANK2, and CALM1.118 • Prevalence of CPVT is not known. Estimates of 1:5000 to 1:10 000 have been proposed, but this could be an underestimate if childhood cases of sudden death are uncounted from the numerator and denominator.118 Complications • Of 101 patients with CPVT, the majority had experienced symptoms before 21 years of age.119 • In small series (N=27 to N=101) of patients followed up over a mean of 6.8 to 7.9 years, 27% to 62% experienced cardiac symptoms, and fatal or near-fatal events occurred in 13% to 31%.119–121 • Risk factors for cardiac events included younger age at diagnosis and absence of β-blocker therapy. A history of aborted cardiac arrest and Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Arrhythmogenic RV Dysplasia/ Cardiomyopathy Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Prevalence and Incidence • Arrhythmogenic RV dysplasia or cardiomyopathy is a form of genetically inherited structural HD that presents with fibrofatty replacement of the myocardium, which increases risk for palpitations, syncope, and sudden death. Twelve ARVC loci have been described (ARVC1–ARVC12). Diseasecausing genes for 8 of these loci have been identified, the majority of which are in desmosomally related proteins.123 • The prevalence of ARVC has not been systematically estimated, but is thought to be between 1 in 1000 and 1 in 5000.123 • Of 100 patients in the Johns Hopkins Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia Registry, 51 were males and 95 were white, with the rest being of black, Hispanic, or Middle Eastern origin. Twenty-two percent of the 87 index cases and 32% of all the identified cases had evidence of the familial form of ARVC.124 Complications • The most common presenting symptoms were palpitations (27%), syncope (26%), and SCD (23%).124 • During a median follow-up of 100 patients with arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia for 6 years, 47 patients received an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, 29 of whom received appropriate implantable cardioverter-defibrillator shocks. At the end of follow-up, 66 patients were alive. Twenty-three patients died at study entry, and 11 died during follow-up (91% of deaths were attributable to SCA).124 Similarly, the annual mortality rate was 2.3% for 130 patients with ARVC from Paris, France, who were followed up for a mean of 8.1 years.125 • In a cohort of 301 patients with ARVC from a single center in Italy, probability of a first life-threatening arrhythmic event was 14% at 5 years, 23% at 10 years, and 30% at 15 years.126 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (Please refer to Chapter 20, Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure, for statistics regarding the general epidemiology of HCM.) Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Complications • Over a mean follow-up of 8±7 years, 6% of 744 HCM patients experienced SCD.127 • Among 1866 sudden deaths in athletes between 1980 and 2006, HCM was the most common cause of cardiovascular sudden death (in 251 cases, or 36% of the 690 deaths that could be reliably attributed to a cardiovascular cause).128 • The risk of sudden death increases with increasing maximum LV wall thickness,129,130 and the risk for those with wall thickness ≥30 mm is 18.2 per 1000 patient-years (95% CI, 7.3–37.6),130 or approximately twice that of those with maximal wall thickness <30 mm.129–131 Of note, an association between maximum wall thickness and sudden death has not been found in every HCM population.130 • Nonsustained VT is a risk factor for sudden death,132,133 particularly in younger patients. Nonsustained VT in those ≤30 years of age is associated with a 4.35-greater odds of sudden death (95% CI, 1.5–12.3).133 • A history of syncope is also a risk factor for sudden death in HCM,134 particularly if the syncope was recent before the initial evaluation and not attributable to a neurally mediated event.135 • The presence of LV outflow tract obstruction with pressure gradients ≥30 mm Hg appears to increase the risk of sudden death by ≈2-fold.136,137 The presence of LV outflow tract obstruction has a low positive predictive value (7%–8%) but a high negative predictive value (92%–95%) for predicting sudden death.136,138 • The rate of malignant ventricular arrhythmias detected by implantable cardioverter-defibrillators appears to be similar between HCM patients with a family history of sudden death in ≥1 first-degree relative and those with at least 1 of the risk factors described above.139 • The risk of sudden death increases with the number of risk factors.140 Early Repolarization Syndrome Prevalence and Incidence • There is no single electrocardiographic definition or set of criteria for ERP. Studies have used a range of criteria including ST elevation, terminal QRS slurring, terminal QRS notching, J-point elevation, J waves, and other variations. Although the Brugada ECG pattern is considered an early repolarization variant, it is generally not included in epidemiology assessments of ERP or early repolarization syndrome.141 • Because of the high variation in early repolarization definitions and heterogeneity in published March 5, 2019 e331 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES absence of β-blocker therapy were risk factors for fatal or near-fatal events.119 • In a cohort of 34 patients with CPVT, 20.6% developed fatal cardiac events during 7.4 years of follow up.122 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 17 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al outcomes, systematic screening for ERP has not been recommended.142 • A syndrome in which ≥1-mm positive deflections (sometimes referred to as J waves) occurred in the S wave of ≥2 consecutive inferior or lateral leads was significantly more common among patients with idiopathic VF than among control subjects.142,143 • ERP is observed in 4% to 19% of the population (more commonly in young males and in athletes) and conventionally has been considered a benign finding.141–145 • In CARDIA, 18.6% of 5069 participants had early repolarization restricted to the inferior and lateral leads at baseline; by year 20, only 4.8% exhibited an ERP.144 Younger age, black race, male sex, longer exercise duration and QRS duration, and lower BMI, heart rate, QT index, and Cornell voltage were associated with the presence of baseline early repolarization. Persistence of the electrocardiographic pattern from baseline to year 20 was associated with black race (OR, 2.62 [95% CI, 1.61–4.25]), BMI (OR, 0.62 per 1 SD [95% CI, 0.40–0.94]), serum triglyceride levels (OR, 0.66 per 1 SD [95% CI, 0.45–0.98]), and QRS duration (OR, 1.68 per 1 SD [95% CI, 1.37–2.06]) at baseline.144 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Complications • Shocks from an automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator occur more often and earlier in survivors of idiopathic VF with inferolateral early repolarization syndrome.146,147 • In an analysis of the Social Insurance Institution’s Coronary Disease Study in Finland, J-point elevation was identified in 5.8% of 10 864 people.144 Those with inferior lead J-point elevation more often were male and more often were smokers; had a lower resting heart rate, lower BMI, lower BP, shorter QTc, and longer QRS duration; and were more likely to have electrocardiographic evidence of CAD. Those with lateral J-point elevation were more likely to have LVH. Before and after multivariable adjustment, subjects with J-point elevation ≥1 mm in the inferior leads (N=384) had a higher risk of cardiac death (adjusted RR, 1.28 [95% CI, 1.04–1.59]) and arrhythmic death (adjusted RR, 1.43 [95% CI, 1.06–1.94]); however, these patients did not have a significantly higher rate of all-cause mortality. Before and after multivariable adjustment, subjects with J-point elevation >2 mm (N=36) had an increased risk of cardiac death (adjusted RR, 2.98 [95% CI, 1.85– 4.92]), arrhythmic death (adjusted RR, 3.94 [95% CI, 1.96–7.90]), and death of any cause (adjusted RR, 1.54 [95% CI, 1.06–2.24]). e332 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 17 • Evidence from families with a high penetrance of the early repolarization syndrome associated with a high risk of sudden death suggests that the syndrome can be inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion.148 A meta-analysis of GWASs performed in population-based cohorts failed to identify any genetic variants.149 Genome-Wide Association Studies • GWASs on cases of arrhythmic death attempt to identify previously unidentified genetic variants and biological pathways associated with potentially lethal ventricular arrhythmias and risk of sudden death. Limitations of these studies are the small number of samples available for analysis and the heterogeneity of case definition. The number of loci uniquely associated with SCD is much smaller than for other complex diseases. In addition, studies do not consistently identify the same variants. A pooled analysis of case-control and cohort GWASs identified a rare (1.4% minor allele frequency) novel marker at the BAZ2B locus (bromodomain adjacent zinc finger domain 2B) that was associated with a risk of arrhythmic death (OR, 1.9 [95% CI, 1.6–2.3]).149 Premature Ventricular Contractions • In a study of 1139 older adults in the CHS without HF or systolic dysfunction studied by Holter monitor (median duration, 22.2 hours), 0.011% of all heartbeats were PVCs, and 5.5% of participants had nonsustained VT. Over follow-up, the highest quartile of ambulatory ECG PVC burden was associated with an adjusted odds of decreased LVEF (OR, 1.13 [95% CI, 1.05–1.21]) and incident HF (HR, 1.06 [95% CI, 1.02–1.09]) and death (HR, 1.04 [95% CI, 1.02–1.06]).150 Although PVC ablation has been shown to improve cardiomyopathy, the association with death may be complex, representing both a potential cause and a noncausal marker for coronary or structural HD. Monomorphic VT Prevalence and Incidence • Monomorphic VT can be reentrant or focal. Reentrant monomorphic VT is generally caused by scar, usually in the setting of prior MI, and is considered malignant and increases the risk of SCD. Focal RMVT is the most common form of idiopathic VT and is generally not considered a risk factor for SCD. RMVT and paroxysmal exercise-induced VT are often grouped together for Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al • • • Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Complications • Although the prognosis of those with VT or frequent PVCs in the absence of structural HD is good,154,155 a potentially reversible cardiomyopathy can develop in patients with very frequent PVCs,156,157 and some cases of sudden death attributable to short-coupled PVCs have been described.158,159 Polymorphic VT Prevalence and Incidence • Among patients who developed SCD during ambulatory cardiac monitoring, PVT was detected in 30% to 43%.160–162 • In the setting of AMI, the prevalence of PVT was 4.4%.163 Complications • The presentation of PVT can range from a brief, asymptomatic, self-terminating episode to recurrent syncope or SCD.160–162,164 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • In the setting of AMI, PVT is associated with increased mortality (17.8%).163 • PVT resulting in cardiac arrest outside of the hospital has a 28% survival rate.165 Risk Factors • PVT in the setting of a normal QT interval is most frequently seen in the context of acute ischemia or MI.166 Torsade de Pointes Prevalence and Incidence • Among 14 756 patients exposed to QT-prolonging drugs in 36 studies, 6.3% developed QT prolongation, and 0.33% developed TdP.167 • A prospective, active surveillance, Berlin-based registry of 51 hospitals observed that the annual incidence of symptomatic drug-induced QT prolongation in adults was 2.5 per million males and 4.0 per million females. The authors reported 42 potentially associated drugs, including metoclopramide, amiodarone, melperone, citalopram, and levomethadone. The mean age of patients with QT prolongation/TdP was 57±20 years, and the majority of the cases occurred in females (66%) and out of the hospital (60%).168 • The prevalence of drug-induced prolongation of QT interval and TdP is 2 to 3 times higher in females than in males.169,170 Other risk factors include hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and bradycardia.171 Complications • In a cohort of 459 614 Medicaid and MedicaidMedicare enrollees aged 30 to 75 years who were taking antipsychotic medications, the incidence of sudden death was 3.4 per 1000 person-years, and the incidence of ventricular arrhythmia was 35.1 per 1000 person-years.172 Risk Factors • TdP is usually related to administration of QT-interval–prolonging drugs.173 An up-to-date list of drugs with the potential to cause TdP is available at a website maintained by the University of Arizona Center for Education and Research on Therapeutics.174 • Specific risk factors for drug-induced TdP include prolonged QT interval, female sex, advanced age, bradycardia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, LV systolic dysfunction, and conditions that lead to elevated plasma concentrations of causative drugs, such as kidney disease, liver disease, drug interactions, or some combination of these.170,173,175 March 5, 2019 e333 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES • the purposes of risk stratification because they generally do not increase risk of SCD. The overall prevalence of reentrant monomorphic VT is not known, because VT can precede SCD and therefore not be ascertained. It is more prevalent in diseases more likely to have scar, including prior MI, cardiomyopathy and HF, infiltrative diseases, myocarditis, and ARVC. In 634 patients with implantable cardioverterdefibrillators who had structural HD (including both primary and secondary prevention patients) followed up for a mean 11±3 months, 81% of potentially clinically relevant ventricular tachyarrhythmias were attributable to VT amenable to antitachycardia pacing (which implies a stable circuit and therefore monomorphic VT).151 Because therapy might have been delivered before spontaneous resolution occurred, the proportion of these VT episodes with definite clinical relevance is not known. Among 2099 subjects (mean age 52 years; 52.2% male) without known CVD, exercise-induced nonsustained VT occurred in 3.7% and was not independently associated with total mortality.152 RMVT most commonly arises from the RV outflow tract. The incidence or prevalence of RMVT is not known, but it is a relatively common diagnosis in cardiac electrophysiology referral practices. RMVT occurs almost exclusively in young to middle-aged patients without structural HD. It has been perceived to be more common in athletes, which might be because of a higher likelihood of exercise-triggered manifestation than in the general population.153 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 17 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al • Drug-induced TdP rarely occurs in patients without concomitant risk factors. An analysis of 144 published articles describing TdP associated with noncardiac drugs revealed that 100% of the patients had at least 1 risk factor, and 71% had at least 2 risk factors.170 • Both common and rare genetic variants have been shown to increase the propensity for druginduced QT-interval prolongation.176,177 Prevention • Appropriate monitoring when a QT-interval– prolonging drug is administered is essential. Also, prompt withdrawal of the offending agent should be initiated.173 Awareness and Treatment Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • Median annual CPR training rate for US counties was 2.39% (25th–75th percentiles, 0.88%– 5.31%) and ranged from 0.00% to >4.07% (median, 6.81%), based on training data from the AHA, the American Red Cross, and the Health & Safety Institute, the largest providers of CPR training in the United States.178 Training rates were lower in rural areas, counties with high proportions of black or Hispanic residents, and counties with lower median household income. • Prevalence of reported current training in CPR was 18% and prevalence of having CPR training at some point was 65% in a survey of 9022 people in the United States in 2015.179 The prevalence of CPR training was lower in Hispanic/Latino people, older people, people with less formal education, and lower-income groups. • Those with prior CPR training include 90% of citizens in Norway,180 68% of citizens in Victoria, Australia,181 61.1% of laypeople in the United Kingdom,182 and 49% of people in the Republic of Korea,183 according to surveys. • Laypeople with knowledge of AEDs include 69.3% of people in the United Kingdom, 66% in Philadelphia, PA, and 32.6% in the Republic of Korea.182–184 A total of 58% of Philadelphia respondents184 but only 2.1% of United Kingdom respondents182 reported that they would actually use an AED during a cardiac arrest. • Laypeople in the United States initiated CPR in 34.4% of OHCAs recorded in the 2005 to 2014 CARES dataset and in 39.4% of OHCAs in CARES 2017 data11 (Table 17-1). • Layperson CPR rates in Asian countries range from 10.5% to 40.9%.185 • Laypeople in the United States are less likely to initiate CPR for people with OHCA in lowincome black neighborhoods (OR, 0.49 [95% e334 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 17 CI, 0.41–0.58])186 or in predominantly Hispanic neighborhoods (OR, 0.62 [95% CI, 0.44–0.89]) than in high-income white neighborhoods.187 • Laypeople from Hispanic and Latino neighborhoods in Denver, CO, report that barriers to learning or providing CPR include lack of recognition of cardiac arrest events and lack of understanding about what a cardiac arrest is and how CPR can save a life, as well as fear of becoming involved with law enforcement.188 • A survey of 5456 households in Beijing, China, Shanghai, China, and Bangalore, India, revealed that 26%, 15%, and 3% of respondents, respectively, were trained in CPR.189 Global Burden • International comparisons of cardiac arrest epidemiology must take into account differences in case ascertainment. OHCA usually is identified through EMS systems, and regional and cultural differences in use of EMS affect results.190 • A systematic review of international epidemiology of OHCA from 1991 to 2007 included 30 studies from Europe, 24 from North America, 7 from Asia, and 6 from Australia.191 Estimated incidence per 100 000 population of EMS-assessed OHCA was 86.4 in Europe, 98.1 in North America, 52.5 in Asia, and 112.9 in Australia. Estimated incidence per 100 000 population of EMS-treated OHCA was 40.6 in Europe, 47.3 in North America, 45.9 in Asia, and 51.1 in Australia. The proportion of cases with VF was highest in Europe (35.2%) and lowest in Asia (11.2%). • A prospective data collection concerning 10 682 OHCA cases from 27 European countries in October 2014 found an incidence of 84 per 100 000 people, with CPR attempted in 19 to 104 cases per 100 000 people.192 Return of pulse occurred in 28.6% (range for countries, 9%–50%), with 10.3% (range, 1.1%–30.8%) of people on whom CPR was attempted surviving to hospital discharge or 30 days. • Western Australia reports an age- and sexadjusted incidence of 65.9 EMS-attended cardiac arrests per 100 000 population, with resuscitation attempted in 43%.193 Survival to hospital discharge was 8.7%. Among children (<18 years old), crude incidence was 5.6 per 100 000.18 • Hospitals in Beijing, China, reported IHCA incidence of 17.5 events per 1000 admissions.194 Future Research • The absence of standards for monitoring and reporting the incidence and outcomes of cardiac Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 17 administrative data. Finally, regional and cultural differences in use of EMS systems could affect ascertainment of OHCA in current registries. Regimenting and increasing the rigor of reporting of cardiac arrest will improve the understanding of the epidemiology of this syndrome. Table 17-1.  Trends in Layperson Response and Outcomes for EMS-Treated OHCA10 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Survival to hospital discharge, %  ROC  CARES 10.2 10.1 11.9 10.3 11.1 11.3 12.4 11.9 12.7 12.4 … ... … … … … … 10.5 10 10.6 10.8 10.6 10.8 10.5 Survival if first rhythm shockable, %  ROC  CARES 25.9 29 33.6 27.8 30.1 30.9 34.1 32.7 33.5 30.2 … ... … … … … … … … … 29.3 29.1 29.5 29.3 23.7 21.7 21.9 20.9 20.8 21.4 21.7 20.2 20.8 21.3 … ... … … … … … 23.2 23.1 23.2 20.4 20.1 19.8 18.4 36.5 37.9 37.4 39.1 38.6 38.6 42.8 43 44.5 43.6 … ... … … … … … 38 37.8 40.4 40.4 40.6 40.7 39.4 First rhythm shockable, %  ROC  CARES Layperson-initiated CPR, %  ROC  CARES Layperson use of AED, %  ROC 3.2 3.3 3.9 4.5 4 3.9 5.1 6 6.6 6.7 … ...  CARES … … … … … 4.4 4 4.6 4.9 5.4 5.7 6.0 AED shock by layperson, % Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019  ROC 2 1.6 1.8 1.8 2 1.8 2 2.2 2.2 2.3 … ...  CARES … … … … … 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.7 1.7 1.6 AED indicates automated external defibrillator; CARES, Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival; CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation; ellipses (…), data not available; EMS, emergency medical services, OHCA, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest; and ROC, Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium. Source: Data reported by ROC (ROC Investigators, unpublished data, July 7, 2016) and CARES.10 Table 17-2.  Characteristics of and Outcomes for OHCA and IHCA OHCA IHCA Adults Children Adults Children Survival to hospital discharge 10.4 11.1 25.6 48.9 Good functional status at hospital discharge 8.4 9.9 22.0 16.8 VF/VT/shockable 18.7 8.0 15.3 9.9 PEA … … 53.1 48.8 Asystole … … 23.9 25.8 Unknown … … 7.7 15.5 Public setting 18.8 14.6 … … Home 69.5 85.3 … … Nursing home 11.7 0.1 … … Arrest in ICU, operating room, or ED … … 53.5 87.8 Noncritical care area … … 46.5 12.2 Values are percentages. ED indicates emergency department; ellipses (…), data not available; ICU, intensive care unit; IHCA, in-hospital cardiac arrest; OHCA, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest; PEA, pulseless electrical activity; VF, ventricular fibrillation; and VT, ventricular tachycardia. OHCA data are from CARES (Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival)10 2017, based on 76 040 emergency medical services (EMS)–treated OHCA adult cases and 2057 EMS-treated OHCA child cases. IHCA data are from Get With The Guidelines 2017, based on 26 178 adult IHCAs in 311 hospitals and 897 child IHCAs in 92 hospitals. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e335 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES arrest remains a barrier to population research in the United States.6 Cardiac arrest is a syndrome that results from many disease processes, and diagnosis codes are often assigned to those diseases rather than to cardiac arrest. Consequently, incidence of cardiac arrest is underestimated from CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 17 Table 17-3.  Outcomes of EMS-Treated Nontraumatic OHCA in Children: CARES Registry 2017 Table 17-5.  Sudden Cardiac Arrest (ICD-10 Codes 146.0, 146.1, 146.9, 149.0) Survival With Good Neurological Function (CPC In-Hospital 1 or 2) Mortality* Age Groups (n) Survival to Hospital Admission Survival to Hospital Discharge <1 y (1197) 19.1 5.4 4.7 71.6 1–12 y (484) 34.9 18.2 15.7 47.9 13–18 y (376) 42.3 20.7 18.9 50.9 Values are percentages. CARES indicates Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival; CPC, Cerebral Performance Category; EMS, emergency medical services; and OHCA, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. *Percentage of patients admitted to hospital who die before hospital discharge. Data derived from CARES.10 Table 17-4.  Outcomes of EMS-Treated Nontraumatic OHCA in Adults (Age ≥18 Years), CARES Registry 2017 Presenting Characteristics (N) Survival With Good Survival to Survival to Neurological Hospital Hospital Function In-Hospital Admission Discharge (CPC 1 or 2) Mortality* Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 All presentations (73 910) 28.2 10.4 8.4 63.0 Home/residence (51 344) 26.5 8.7 6.9 67.1 Nursing home (8655) 18.4 4.1 2.0 77.9 Public setting (13 911) 40.3 20.6 17.8 48.8 Unwitnessed (37 397) 18.3 4.6 3.3 75.0 Bystander witnessed (27 296) 37.4 15.9 13.2 57.4 EMS provider witnessed (9217) 40.9 18.0 14.6 56.1 Shockable presenting rhythm (13 792) 48.6 29.1 25.7 40.2 Nonshockable presenting rhythm (60 112) 23.5 6.1 4.4 73.8 Layperson CPR (29 034) 28.3 11.7 9.8 58.6 No layperson CPR (35 657) 24.7 7.4 5.6 70.1 Number of Deaths as Underlying Cause, All Ages Number of Deaths as AnyMention Cause, All Ages 17 661 366 494 Males 9354 187 671 Females 8307 178 823 NH white males 7153 135 832 NH white females 6236 127 696 NH black males 1529 24 748 NH black females 1500 25 957 Hispanic males 400 17 700 Hispanic females 313 16 590 NH Asian/Pacific Islander males 210 7233 NH Asian/Pacific Islander females 221 6924 NH American Indian/Alaska Natives 70 2402 Population Group Both sexes ICD-10 indicates International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision; and NH, non-Hispanic. Data derived from 2016 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention WONDER (Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research) database. Accessed April 17, 2018.30 Values are percentages. CARES indicates Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival; CPC, Cerebral Performance Index; CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation; EMS, emergency medical services; and OHCA, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. *Percentage of patients admitted to hospital who die before hospital discharge. Modified from CARES.10 e336 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 17 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 17-1. Age-specific death rates for any mention of sudden cardiac death by age, 2016. Data derived from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention WONDER (Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research) database. Accessed June 7, 2018.30 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 17-2. Temporal trends in survival to hospital discharge after pulseless IHCA in GWTG–Resuscitation from 2000 to 2016. GWTG indicates Get With The Guidelines; IHCA, in-hospital cardiac arrest; PEA, pulseless electrical activity; VF, ventricular fibrillation; and VT, ventricular tachycardia. Source: GWTG–Resuscitation; unpublished data, 2017. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e337 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 17 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 17-3. Age-adjusted death rates for any mention of sudden cardiac death, 1999 to 2016. Data derived from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention WONDER (Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research) database. Accessed June 7, 2018.30 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 17-4. Detailed causes of cardiac arrest by age group in children and young adults in King County, WA (1980–2009). CAD indicates coronary artery disease; DCM, dilated cardiomyopathy; and HCM, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. “Other” corresponds to all other causes. Reprinted from Meyer et al.54 Copyright © 2012, American Heart Association, Inc. e338 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 1. Jacobs I, Nadkarni V; and the ILCOR Task Force on Cardiac Arrest and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Outcomes. 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Gräsner JT, Lefering R, Koster RW, Masterson S, Böttiger BW, Herlitz J, Wnent J, Tjelmeland IB, Ortiz FR, Maurer H, Baubin M, Mols P, Hadžibegović I, Ioannides M, Škulec R, Wissenberg M, Salo A, Hubert H, Nikolaou NI, Lóczi G, Svavarsdóttir H, Semeraro F, Wright PJ, Clarens C, Pijls R, Cebula G, Correia VG, Cimpoesu D, Raffay V, Trenkler S, Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 17 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 18 18. SUBCLINICAL ATHEROSCLEROSIS See Charts 18-1 through 18-4 Click here to return to the Table of Contents Multiple complementary imaging modalities allow detection and quantification of atherosclerosis through its stages and in multiple different vascular beds. Early identification of subclinical atherosclerosis can guide preventive care, including lifestyle modifications and Abbreviations Used in Chapter 18 ABI ACC AF AHA ARIC ASCVD BMI BNP BP CAC CAD CARDIA CHD CHS CKD CI CONFIRM Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 CRP CT CVD DBP DM EF ESRD FHS FMD FRS HBP HDL-C HF HR IMT JHS JUPITER LDL-C LV LVH MACE MASALA MESA MI MRI NHLBI NNT5 PAD PWV QALY ankle-brachial index American College of Cardiology atrial fibrillation American Heart Association Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease body mass index B-type natriuretic peptide blood pressure coronary artery calcification coronary artery disease Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults coronary heart disease Cardiovascular Health Study chronic kidney disease confidence interval Coronary CT Angiography Evaluation for Clinical Outcomes: An International Multicenter Registry C-reactive protein computed tomography cardiovascular disease diastolic blood pressure diabetes mellitus ejection fraction end-stage renal disease Framingham Heart Study flow-mediated dilation Framingham Risk Score high blood pressure high-density lipoprotein cholesterol heart failure hazard ratio intima-media thickness Jackson Heart Study Justification for the Use of Statins in Primary Prevention: An Intervention Trial Evaluating Rosuvastatin low-density lipoprotein cholesterol left ventricular left ventricular hypertrophy major adverse cardiovascular event(s) Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis myocardial infarction magnetic resonance imaging National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 5-year number needed to treat peripheral artery disease pulse wave velocity quality-adjusted life-year (Continued ) e346 March 5, 2019 Abbreviations Used in Chapter 18 Continued RR SBP SD TC TIA TIPS WC relative risk systolic blood pressure standard deviation total cholesterol transient ischemic attack The Indian Polycap Study waist circumference medical treatment (eg, aspirin, antihypertensive therapy, lipid-lowering therapy) to prevent clinical manifestations of atherosclerosis such as MI, stroke, or PAD. Although several invasive and noninvasive imaging modalities can be used for imaging atherosclerosis, 2 modalities, CT of the chest for evaluation of CAC and B-mode ultrasound of the neck for evaluation of carotid artery IMT, have been used in large studies with outcomes data and can help define the burden of atherosclerosis in individuals before they develop symptoms or clinical events such as heart attack or stroke. Data on cardiovascular outcomes are beginning to emerge for additional modalities that measure anatomic and functional measures of subclinical disease, including brachial artery reactivity testing, aortic and carotid MRI, and tonometric methods of measuring vascular compliance or microvascular reactivity. Further research could help to define the role of these techniques in cardiovascular risk assessment. Some guidelines have recommended that assessing for subclinical atherosclerosis, especially by CAC, might be appropriate as a decision aid in people at intermediate risk for ASCVD (eg, 10-year estimated risk of 10%–20%) but not for lower-risk general population screening or for people with preexisting CHD or most other high-risk conditions.1,2 According to the 2018 ACC/AHA cholesterol management guideline, in intermediate-risk or selected borderline-risk adults, if the decision about statin therapy remains uncertain after 10-year risk calculation and after accounting for risk enhancers, it is reasonable to use a CAC score in the decision to withhold, postpone, or initiate statin therapy.3 A large-scale randomized trial showed that coronary calcium scanning, compared with no scanning, led to improved risk factor control without increasing downstream medical costs.4 In addition, a cost-effectiveness analysis based on MESA5 data reported that CAC testing and statin treatment for those with CAC >0 was cost-effective (<$50 000 per QALY) in intermediate-risk scenarios even when considering less favorable statin assumptions ($1.00 per pill). Coronary Artery Calcification Background • CAC is a measure of the burden of atherosclerosis in the heart arteries and is measured by CT. Other components of the atherosclerotic plaque, Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Prevalence (See Charts 18-1 through 18-3) • The NHLBI’s FHS reported CAC measured in 3238 white adults in age groups ranging from <45 to ≥75 years of age.6a — Overall, 32.0% of females and 52.9% of males had prevalent CAC. — Among participants at intermediate risk according to FRS, 58% of females and 67% of males had prevalent CAC. • The NHLBI’s CARDIA study measured CAC in 3043 black and white adults 33 to 45 years of age (at the CARDIA year 15 examination).7 — Overall, 15.0% of males, 5.1% of females, 5.5% of those 33 to 39 years of age, and 13.3% of those 40 to 45 years of age had prevalent CAC. Overall, 1.6% of participants had an Agatston score that exceeded 100. • Chart 18-1 shows the prevalence of CAC by ethnicity and sex in adults 33 to 45 years of age. The prevalence of CAC was lower in black versus white males but was similar in black versus white females at these ages.7 • The NHLBI’s JHS assessed outcomes with presence of elevated CAC (>100) in 4416 African American participants (mean age 54 years; 64% females) followed up for 6 years.8 • CAC >100 was noted in 14% of those without any metabolic syndrome or DM, 26% of those with metabolic syndrome, and 41% of those with DM. • The NHLBI’s MESA measured CAC in 6814 participants 45 to 84 years of age (mean 63), including white (n=2619), black (n=1898), Hispanic (n=1494), and Chinese (n=803) males and females.9 — The overall prevalence of CAC in these 4 ethnic groups was 70.4%, 52.1%, 56.5%, and 59.2%, respectively. — Chart 18-2 shows the prevalence of CAC by sex and ethnicity in US adults 45 to 84 years of age in MESA. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • • • • • — The prevalence and 75th percentile levels of CAC were highest in white males and lowest in black and Hispanic females. Significant ethnic differences persisted after adjustment for risk factors, with the RR of coronary calcium being 22% less in blacks, 15% less in Hispanics, and 8% less in Chinese than in whites. In a comparison of MESA with the MASALA study, which is a community-based cohort of South Asians in the United States and on average 5 years younger than MESA, the age-adjusted prevalence of CAC was similar among white (68.8%) and South Asian (67.9%) males, with these groups having a greater prevalence of CAC than Chinese (57.8%), African American (51.2%), and Hispanic (57.9%) males. In contrast, the age-adjusted prevalence of CAC was lower in South Asian females (36.8%) than in white females (42.6%) and females of other races/ethnicities.10 Further illustrating the variability of CAC based on population and habits, a forager-horticulturalist population of 705 individuals living in the Bolivian Amazon had the lowest reported levels of CAC of any population recorded to date.11 Overall in the population (mean age 58 years; 50% females), 85% of individuals were free from any CAC, and even in individuals >75 years of age, 65% remained free of CAC. These unique data indicate that coronary atherosclerosis can be typically be avoided by maintaining a low lifetime burden of CAD risk factors.11 To date, sparse research exists on the prevalence of subclinical atherosclerosis, including CAC, in rural areas of the United States.12 A study reported the distribution of CAC scores among 1607 (mean age 56 years; 56% females) community-dwelling asymptomatic individuals from central Appalachia. Overall, 44% had a CAC score of 0, whereas the prevalence of those with mild (1–99), moderate (100–399), and severe (≥400) CAC was 29%, 15%, and 11%, respectively.12 The prevalence of CAC varies widely according to baseline risk profile. In recent studies from MESA, the prevalence of CAC in those with no lipid abnormalities was 42% versus 50% in those with 3 lipid abnormalities,13 and 32% of people in MESA with no known traditional CVD risk factors had presence of CAC versus 65% of those with 3 risk factors.14 The 10-year trends in CAC among individuals without clinical CVD in MESA were assessed15 (Chart 18-3). After adjustment for age, sex, ethnicity, and type of CT scanner, the proportion of participants with no CAC decreased over time from 40.7% to 32.6% (P=0.007), and the proportions March 5, 2019 e347 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES including fatty (eg, cholesterol-rich components) and fibrotic components, often accompany CAC and can be present even in the absence of CAC. • The presence of any CAC, which indicates that at least some atherosclerotic plaque is present, is defined by an Agatston score >0. Clinically significant plaque, frequently an indication for more aggressive risk factor management, is often defined by an Agatston score ≥100 or a score ≥75th percentile for one’s age and sex; however, although they predict short- to intermediate-term risk, absolute CAC cutoffs offer more prognostic information across all age groups in both males andfemales.6 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 18 Benjamin et al CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES increased from 29.9% to 37.0% (P=0.01) for those with a CAC score ranging from 1 to 99 and from 14.7% to 17.7% (P=0.14) for those with a CAC score of 100 to 399, whereas the proportion with a CAC score ≥400 decreased from 9.1% to 7.2% (P=0.11). Trends in CAC among the 4 racial/ethnic groups revealed a significant trend toward increased prevalence of CAC in African Americans but not in any other group. Among African Americans, the CAC prevalence ratio (year 10 versus baseline) was 1.27 (P<0.001 for test for trend). Adjustment for risk factors made no notable difference in CAC trends in any ethnic group.15 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 CAC and Incidence of Cardiovascular Events (See Chart 18-4) • In a landmark study, the NHLBI’s MESA reported on the association of CAC scores with first CHD events over a median follow-up of 3.9 years among a population-based sample of 6722 individuals (39% white, 27% black, 22% Hispanic, and 12% Chinese).16 — Chart 18-4 shows the HRs associated with CAC scores of 1 to 100, 101 to 300, and >300 compared with those without CAC (score=0), after adjustment for standard risk factors. People with CAC scores of 1 to 100 had ≈4 times greater risk and those with CAC scores >100 were 7 to 10 times more likely to experience a coronary event than those without CAC. — CAC provided similar predictive value for coronary events in whites, Chinese, blacks, and Hispanics (HRs ranging from 1.15–1.39 for each doubling of coronary calcium). • In a more recent MESA analysis with 12-year follow-up, machine learning was used to assess predictors of cardiovascular events. Among 735 variables from imaging and noninvasive tests, questionnaires, and biomarker panels, CAC emerged as the strongest predictor of CHD and ASCVD events.17 • In MESA, CAC was noted to be highly predictive of CHD event risk across in both young and elderly MESA participants in a follow-up that extended to 8.5 years, which suggests that once CAC is known, chronological age has less importance. Compared with a CAC score of 0, CAC >100 was associated with an increased multivariable-adjusted CHD event risk in the younger individuals (45–54 years old), with an HR of 12.4 (95% CI, 5.1–30.0). The respective risk was similar even in the very elderly (75–84 years of age), with an HR of 12.1 (95% CI, 2.9–50.2).18 e348 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 18 • In a study of healthy adults 60 to 72 years of age who were free of clinical CAD, predictors of the progression of CAC were assessed. Predictors tested included age, sex, race/ethnicity, smoking status, BMI, family history of CAD, CRP, several measures of DM, insulin levels, BP, and lipids. Insulin resistance, in addition to the traditional cardiac risk factors, independently predicts progression of CAC.19 Clinically, however, it is not recommended to conduct serial scanning of CAC to measure effects of therapeutic interventions. • It is noteworthy, as demonstrated in MESA in 5878 participants with a median of 5.8 years of follow-up, that the addition of CAC to standard risk factors resulted in significant improvement of classification of risk for incident CHD events, placing 77% of people in the highest or lowest risk categories compared with 69% based on risk factors alone. An additional 23% of those who experienced events were reclassified as high risk, and 13% with events were reclassified as low risk.20 The contribution of CAC to risk prediction has also been observed in other cohorts, including both the Heinz Nixdorf Recall Study21 and the Rotterdam Study.22 • The prospective Dallas Heart Study reported the prognostic value of CAC scores in a relatively younger cohort (44.4±9.0 years of age). Among the 2084 participants who were followed up for a median of 9 years, compared with individuals with CAC=0, those with CAC scores of 10 to 100 and >100 were associated with an HR (95% CI) of 3.43 (1.36–8.56) and 5.64 (2.28–13.97) for CHD events, respectively. The addition of CAC to the traditional risk factor model resulted in significant improvement in the C statistic (Δ=0.03; P=0.003), as well as a net correct reclassification of 22%.23 • In the Heinz Nixdorf Recall Study of 4180 individuals,21 CAC independently predicted stroke during a mean follow-up of 7.9 years. Cox proportional hazards regressions were used to examine CAC as a predictor of stroke in addition to established vascular risk factors (age, sex, SBP, LDL-C, HDLC, DM, smoking, and AF). Study participants who had a stroke had significantly higher CAC values at baseline than the remaining participants (median 104.8 [quartile 1, 14.0; quartile 3, 482.2] versus 11.2 [quartile 1, 0; quartile 3, 106.2]; P<0.001). In a multivariable Cox regression, log10(CAC+1) was a stroke predictor (HR, 1.52 [95% CI, 1.19– 1.92]; P=0.001) independent of traditional risk factors in low- and intermediate-risk individuals.21 • A meta-analysis24 also highlighted the utility of CAC testing in the diabetic population. In this meta-analysis, 8 studies were included (n=6521; 802 events; mean follow-up 5.2 years). The RR for Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 for CHD events during a median of 4.1 years of follow-up among people with no detectable CAC.30 • The value of CAC=0 has been confirmed in various high-risk groups. For example, in MESA, 38% of those with DM had CAC=0, and the annualized CHD and CVD event rates were 0.4% and 0.8%, respectively.31 A publication14 from MESA demonstrated a low hard CHD event rate per 1000 years during a median follow-up of 7.1 years across the entire spectrum of baseline FRS (0%–6%: 0.9; 6%–10%: 1.1; 10%–20%: 1.9; >20%: 2.5). Among high-risk individuals considered for various polypill criteria in MESA, based on age and risk factors, the prevalence of CAC=0 ranged from 39% to 59%, and the respective rate of CHD events varied from 1.2 to 1.9 events per 1000 person-years during a median follow-up of 7.6 years.32 • A recent meta-analysis that pooled data from 3 studies evaluated 13 262 asymptomatic individuals (mean age 60 years, 50% males) without apparent CVD. During a mean follow-up of 7.2 years, the pooled RR of incident stroke with CAC >0 was 2.95 (95% CI, 2.18–4.01; P<0.001) compared with CAC=0. Furthermore, there was an increasing risk with higher CAC score (0.12% per year for CAC=0, 0.26% per year for CAC 1–99, 0.41% per year for CAC 100–399, and 0.70% per year for CAC ≥400).33 CAC Progression and Risk • Data from 6778 people in MESA showed annual CAC progression averaged 25±65 Agatston units, and among those without CAC at baseline, a 5-U annual change in CAC was associated with HRs of 1.4 and 1.5 for total and hard CHD events, respectively. Among those with CAC >0 at baseline, HRs per 100-U annual change in CAC were 1.2 and 1.3, respectively, and for those with annual progression ≥300 versus no progression, HRs were 3.8 and 6.3, respectively.34 Progression of CAC in MESA was greater in those with metabolic syndrome and DM than in those with neither condition, and progression of CAC in each of these conditions was associated with a greater future risk of CHD events.35 • Furthermore, in MESA, CAC progression was associated with incident AF. Presence of any CAC progression (>0 per year) in the 5-year follow-up was associated with 1.55-fold higher risk for AF (95% CI, 1.10–2.19). The risk of AF increased with higher levels of CAC progression: (1–100 per year: HR, 1.47 [95% CI, 1.03–2.09]; 101–300 per year: HR, 1.92 [95% CI, 1.15–3.20]; >300 per year: HR, 3.23 [95% CI, 1.48–7.05]).27 March 5, 2019 e349 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 all-cause mortality or cardiovascular events or both comparing a total CAC score ≥10 with a score <10 was 5.47 (95% CI, 2.59–11.53; I2=82.4%, P<0.001). For people with a CAC score <10, the posttest probability of the composite outcome was ≈1.8%, which represents a 6.8-fold reduction from the pretest probability. This suggests that low or absent CAC could facilitate risk stratification by enabling the identification of people at low risk within this high-risk population.24 • CAC also appears to have predictive value for cardiac events beyond stroke and MI. In the Rotterdam Study, CAC independently predicted incident HF during a median follow-up of 6.8 years. After adjustment for risk factors, those with severe CAC (>400) had a 4.1-fold higher risk (95% CI, 1.7–10.1) of HF than those with CAC scores of 0 to 10.25 In addition, CAC substantially improved the risk classification (net reclassification index, 34.0%). A recent MESA analysis examining prediction of HF with preserved EF found that CAC >300 was a significant independent predictor in females (HR, 2.82 [95% CI, 1.32–6.00]) but not in males (HR, 0.91 [95% CI, 0.46–1.82]).26 • In MESA, during a median follow-up of 8.5 years, after accounting for risk factors, higher CAC scores were associated with increased risk for AF (CAC=0: HR, 1.0 [referent]; CAC=1–100: HR, 1.4 [95% CI, 1.01–2.0]; CAC=101–300: HR, 1.6 [95% CI, 1.1–2.4]; CAC >300: HR, 2.1 [95% CI, 1.4–2.9]). The addition of CAC to a risk score yielded relative integrated discrimination improvement of 0.10 (95% CI, 0.061–0.15).27 • A MESA analysis also showed that a higher CAC burden was associated with non-CVD outcomes. During a median follow-up of 10.2 years, accounting for demographics and traditional risk factors, participants with severe CAC (>400) were at an increased risk of cancer (HR, 1.53 [95% CI, 1.18–1.99]), CKD (HR, 1.70 [95% CI, 1.21–2.39]), pneumonia (HR, 1.97 [95% CI, 1.37–2.82]), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (HR, 2.71 [95% CI, 1.60–4.57]), and hip fracture (HR, 4.29 [95% CI, 1.47–12.50]) compared with those with CAC=0.28 • In a meta-analysis of 13 studies assessing the relationship of CAC with adverse cardiovascular outcomes that included 71 595 asymptomatic individuals, 29 312 (41%) did not have any evidence of CAC.29 In a mean follow-up of 4.3 years, 154 of 29 312 individuals without CAC (0.47%) experienced a cardiovascular event compared with 1749 of 42 283 individuals with CAC (4.14%). The cumulative RR was 0.15 (95% CI, 0.11–0.21; P<0.001). These findings were confirmed in MESA, which reported a rate of 0.52% Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 18 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al • In MESA, greater adherence to a healthy lifestyle, based on a healthy lifestyle score, was associated with slower progression of CAC and lower mortality rates relative to those with the most unhealthy lifestyle.36 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 18 • Carotid IMT Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Background • Carotid IMT measures the thickness of 2 layers (the intima and media) of the wall of the carotid arteries, the largest conduits of blood going to the brain. Carotid IMT is thought to be an even earlier manifestation of atherosclerosis than CAC, because thickening precedes the development of frank atherosclerotic plaque. Carotid IMT methods are still being refined, so it is important to know which part of the artery was measured (common carotid, internal carotid, or bulb) and whether near and far walls were both measured. Additionally, measurement can be reported as the average thickness or maximum thickness, although the average is more commonly reported. • Unlike CAC, everyone has some thickness to the layers of their arteries, but people who develop atherosclerosis have greater thickness. Additionally, the thickness is expected to increase with age and for males. Thus, high-risk levels of thickening might be considered as those in the highest quartile or quintile for one’s age and sex, or ≥1 mm. Ultrasound of the carotid arteries can also detect plaques and determine the degree of narrowing of the artery they might cause. Although this is commonly used to diagnose plaque in the carotid arteries in people who have had strokes or who have bruits (sounds of turbulence in the artery), current primary prevention guidelines do not recommend screening of asymptomatic people using either the presence of atherosclerotic plaque or carotid IMT to quantify atherosclerosis or predict risk.37,38 Prevalence and Association With Incident Cardiovascular Events • In the Bogalusa Heart Study,39 carotid IMT was measured in 518 black and white males and females at a mean age of 32±3 years. These males and females were healthy but overweight. — Males had significantly higher carotid IMT in all segments than females, and blacks had higher common carotid and carotid bulb IMTs than whites. — Even at this young age, after adjustment for age, race, and sex, carotid IMT was associated significantly and positively with WC, SBP, e350 March 5, 2019 • • • • • DBP, and LDL-C. Carotid IMT was inversely correlated with HDL-C levels. Participants with greater numbers of adverse risk factors (0, 1, 2, 3, or more) had stepwise increases in mean carotid IMT levels. In a subsequent analysis, the Bogalusa investigators examined the association of risk factors measured since childhood with carotid IMT measured in these young adults.40 Higher BMI and LDL-C levels measured at 4 to 7 years of age were associated with increased risk for being >75th percentile for carotid IMT in young adulthood. Higher SBP and LDL-C and lower HDL-C in young adulthood were also associated with having high carotid IMT. A similar pattern of association between risk factors at a younger age and carotid IMT in adulthood have also been demonstrated in a large Finnish cohort study.41 These data highlight the importance of adverse risk factor levels in early childhood and young adulthood in the early development of atherosclerosis. Updates from an individual-participant meta-analysis involving 15 population-based cohorts worldwide that included 60 211 individuals (46 788 whites, 7200 blacks, 3816 Asians, and 2407 Hispanics) demonstrated differing associations between risk factors and burden of carotid IMT according to racial/ethnic groups.42 Specifically, association between age and carotid IMT was weaker in blacks and Hispanics, SBP was more strongly associated with carotid IMT in Asians, and HDL-C and smoking were associated less with carotid IMT in blacks. Among both females and males in MESA, blacks had the highest common carotid IMT, but they were similar to whites and Hispanics in internal carotid IMT. Chinese participants had the lowest carotid IMT, in particular in the internal carotid, of the 4 ethnic groups.43 The CHS reported follow-up of 4476 males and females ≥65 years of age (mean age 72 years) who were free of CVD at baseline.44 Mean maximal common carotid IMT was 1.03±0.20 mm, and mean internal carotid IMT was 1.37±0.55 mm. After a mean follow-up of 6.2 years, those with maximal combined carotid IMT in the highest quintile had a 4- to 5-fold greater risk for incident heart attack or stroke than those in the bottom quintile. After adjustment for other risk factors, there was still a 2- to 3-fold greater risk for the top versus the bottom quintile. In MESA, during a median follow-up of 3.3 years, an IMT rate of change of 0.5 mm per year was associated with an HR of 1.23 (95% CI, 1.02– 1.48) for incident stroke. The upper quartile of Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al • Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • • • Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 risk score resulted in a small but statistically significant improvement in risk prediction.50 • In a recent study, however, carotid plaque burden measured via 3-dimensional carotid ultrasound showed promise in improving CVD risk prediction. The prospective BioImage Study enrolled 5808 asymptomatic US adults (mean age 69 years; 56.5% females). Carotid plaque areas from both carotid arteries were summed as the carotid plaque burden. The primary end point was the composite of MACE (cardiovascular death, MI, and ischemic stroke). After adjustment for risk factors, the HRs for MACE were 1.45 (95% CI, 0.67–3.14) and 2.36 (95% CI, 1.13–4.92) with increasing carotid plaque burden tertile. Net reclassification improved significantly with carotid plaque burden (0.23).51 • Two large, population-based prospective studies have aimed to elucidate the association of carotid ultrasound findings with outcomes with shared pathogenesis of atherosclerosis.52,53 Among 13 197 individuals aged 45 to 64 years (26% blacks, 56% females) followed up for a median of 22.7 years, mean carotid IMT in the fourth quartile (≥0.81 mm) versus first quartile (<0.62) was significantly associated with ESRD.52,53 • Investigators from the FHS demonstrated that additional information obtained from carotid ultrasound regarding the degree of carotid stenotic burden was predictive of cerebral microbleeds detected on brain MRI, which are recognized as a marker of stroke and dementia, in 1243 participants (56.9±8.8 years old; 53% females). Carotid stenosis ≥25% was associated with a 2.2-fold (95% CI, 1.10–4.40) increased risk of cerebral microbleed, whereas no association was noted with carotid IMT.52 CAC and Carotid IMT • In the NHLBI’s MESA, a study of white, black, Chinese, and Hispanic adults 45 to 84 years of age, carotid IMT and CAC were found to be commonly associated, but patterns of association differed somewhat by sex and race.43 — Common and internal carotid IMT were greater in females and males who had CAC than in those who did not, regardless of ethnicity. — Overall, CAC prevalence and scores were associated with carotid IMT, but associations were somewhat weaker in blacks than in other ethnic groups. — In general, blacks had the thickest carotid IMT of all 4 ethnic groups, regardless of the presence of CAC. March 5, 2019 e351 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES • IMT rate of change had an HR of 2.18 (95% CI, 1.07–4.46) compared with the lower 3 quartiles combined.45 Despite this evidence, conflicting data have been reported on the contribution of carotid IMT to risk prediction. A recent study from a consortium of 14 population-based cohorts consisting of 45 828 individuals followed up for a median of 11 years demonstrated little additive value of common carotid IMT to FRS for purposes of discrimination and reclassification as far as incident MI and stroke were concerned. The C statistics of the model with FRS alone (0.757 [95% CI, 0.749– 0.764]) and with addition of common carotid IMT (0.759 [95% CI, 0.752–0.766]) were similar. The net reclassification improvement with the addition of common carotid IMT was small (0.8% [95% CI, 0.1%–1.6%]). In those at intermediate risk, the net reclassification improvement was 3.6% among all individuals (95% CI, 2.7%–4.6%).46 Interestingly, the ability of carotid IMT to predict incident CVD events might also depend on how the data are modeled. In MESA, the use of an age-, sex-, and race-adjusted carotid IMT score that combined data from both the internal and common carotid artery resulted in a significant improvement in the net reclassification improvement of 4.9% (P=0.024), with a particularly higher impact in individuals with an intermediate FRS, in whom the net reclassification improvement was 11.5%.47 Among 13 590 participants in the ARIC study aged 45 to 64 years, each 1-SD increase in carotid IMT was associated with incident HF (HR, 1.20 [95% CI, 1.16–1.25) in a 20-year follow-up after accounting for major CVD risk factors and CHD. Similar associations were also noted across all race and sex groups.48 This relationship was found to be much stronger among those without established DM.48 A recent study49 from 3 population-based cohorts (ARIC, N=13  907; MESA, N=6640; and the Rotterdam Study, N=5220) demonstrated that both a higher carotid IMT and presence of carotid plaque were independently associated with an increased risk of incident AF. In this study, a 1-SD increase in carotid IMT and presence of carotid plaque were associated with a meta-analyzed HR (95% CI) of 1.12 (1.08–1.16) and 1.30 (1.19– 1.42), respectively.49 A study from a consortium of population-based cohorts reported no added value of measurement of mean common carotid IMT in individuals with HBP for improving cardiovascular risk prediction. For those at intermediate risk, the addition of mean common carotid IMT to an existing cardiovascular Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 18 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 — Common carotid IMT differed little by race/ ethnicity in females with any CAC, but among females with no CAC, IMT was higher among blacks (0.86 mm) than in the other 3 groups (0.76–0.80 mm). • In a more recent analysis from MESA, the investigators reported on follow-up of 6779 males and females in 4 ethnic groups over 9.5 years and compared the predictive utility of carotid IMT, carotid plaque, and CAC (presence and burden).54 — CAC presence was a stronger predictor of incident CVD and CHD than carotid ultrasound measures. — Mean IMT ≥75th percentile (for age, sex, and race) alone did not predict events. Compared with traditional risk factors, C statistics for CVD (C=0.756) and CHD (C=0.752) increased the most by the addition of CAC presence (CVD, 0.776; CHD, 0.784; P<0.001), followed by carotid plaque presence (CVD, C=0.760; CHD, C=0.757; P<0.05). — Compared with risk factors (C=0.782), carotid plaque presence (C=0.787; P=0.045) but not CAC (C=0.785; P=0.438) improved prediction of stroke/TIA. • Investigators from the NHLBI’s CARDIA and MESA studies examined the burden and progression of subclinical atherosclerosis among adults <50 years of age. Ten-year and lifetime risks for CVD were estimated for each participant, and the participants were stratified into 3 groups: (1) those with low 10-year (<10%) and low lifetime (<39%) predicted risk for CVD; (2) those with low 10-year (<10%) but high lifetime (≥39%) predicted risk; and (3) those with high 10-year risk (>10%). The latter group had the highest burden and greatest progression of subclinical atherosclerosis. Given the young age of those studied, ≈90% of participants were at low 10-year risk, but of these, half had high predicted lifetime risk. Compared with those with low short-term/low lifetime predicted risks, those with low short-term/high lifetime predicted risk had significantly greater burden and progression of CAC and significantly greater burden of carotid IMT, even at these younger ages. These data confirm the importance of early exposure to risk factors for the onset and progression of subclinical atherosclerosis.55 Carotid IMT Progression and Risk To date, few studies have comprehensively studied the impact of carotid IMT progression on CVD outcomes. Data from a comprehensive meta-analysis of individual participant data demonstrated that common carotid e352 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 18 artery IMT progression in people with DM ranged between −0.09 and 0.04 mm per year in a follow-up of 3.6 years; however, this change was not associated with cardiovascular outcomes. The HR for a 1-SD increase in common carotid artery IMT progression was 0.99 (95% CI, 0.91–1.08).56 CT Angiography • CT angiography is widely used to aid in the diagnosis of CAD in symptomatic individuals because of its ability to detect and possibly quantitate overall plaque burden and certain characteristics of plaques that might make them prone to rupture, such as positive remodeling, low attenuation, and spotty calcifications.57 • Compared with the established value of CAC scanning for risk reclassification in asymptomatic patients, there are limited data regarding the utility of CT angiography in asymptomatic people. In a recent study from the CONFIRM registry, CT angiography data on the presence, extent, and severity of CAD improved risk prediction over traditional risk factors. However, no additional prognostic value was added by coronary CT angiography data for the prediction of all-cause death once traditional risk factors and CAC scores were included in the model.58 In another analysis of the CONFIRM data, it was noted that coronary CT angiography only provided incremental prognostic utility for prediction of mortality and nonfatal MI for asymptomatic individuals with moderately high CAC scores, but not for those with lower or higher CAC scores.59 • Because of this limited impact on the prediction of outcomes in asymptomatic individuals, current guidelines do not recommend its use as a screening tool for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic individuals.2 Measures of Vascular Function and Incident CVD Events Background • Measures of arterial tonometry (stiffness) are based on the concept that pulse pressure has been shown to be an important risk factor for CVD. Arterial tonometry offers the ability to directly and noninvasively measure central PWV in the thoracic and abdominal aorta. • Brachial FMD is a marker for nitric oxide release from the endothelium that can be measured by ultrasound. Impaired FMD is an early marker of CVD. • Recommendations have not been specific, however, as to which, if any, measures of vascular Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Arterial Tonometry and CVD • The Rotterdam Study measured arterial stiffness in 2835 elderly participants (mean age 71 years).60 They found that as aortic PWV increased, the RR of CHD was 1.72 (second versus first tertile) and 2.45 (third versus first tertile). Results remained robust even after accounting for carotid IMT, ABI, and pulse pressure. • A study from Denmark of 1678 individuals aged 40 to 70 years found that each 1-SD increment in aortic PWV (3.4 m/s) increased CVD risk by 16% to 20%.61 • The FHS measured several indices of arterial stiffness, including PWV, wave reflection, and central pulse pressure.62 They found that not only was higher PWV associated with a 48% increased risk of incident CVD events, but PWV additionally improved CVD risk prediction (integrated discrimination improvement of 0.7%, P<0.05). • An analysis from the JHS suggested peripheral arterial tonometry to be associated with LVH. A total of 440 African American participants (mean age 59±10 years, 60% females) underwent both peripheral arterial tonometry and cardiac MRI evaluations between 2007 and 2013. Age- and sex-adjusted Pearson correlation analysis suggested that natural log-transformed LV mass index measured by MRI was negatively correlated with reactive hyperemia index (coefficient −0.114; P=0.02) after accounting for age, sex, BMI, DM, hypertension, ratio of TC and HDL-C, smoking, and history of CVD.63 FMD and CVD • A recent meta-analysis assessed the relation of FMD with CVD events. Thirteen studies involving 11 516 individuals without established CVD, with a mean duration of 2 to 7.2 years and adjusted for age, sex, and risk factors, reported a multivariate RR of 0.93 (95% CI, 0.90–0.96) per 1% increase in brachial FMD.64 Comparison of Measures • In MESA, a comparison of 6 risk markers—CAC, ABI, high-sensitivity CRP, carotid IMT, brachial FMD, and family history of CHD—and their clinical utility over FRS was evaluated in 1330 intermediate-risk individuals. After 7.6 years of follow-up, Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 CAC, ABI, high-sensitivity CRP, and family history were independently associated with incident CHD in multivariable analyses (HRs of 2.6, 0.79, 1.28, and 2.18, respectively), but carotid IMT and brachial FMD were not. CAC provided the highest incremental improvement over the FRS (0.784 for both CAC and FRS versus 0.623 for FRS alone), as well as the greatest net reclassification improvement (0.659).65 • Additionally, in MESA, the values of 12 negative markers (CAC score of 0, carotid IMT <25th percentile, absence of carotid plaque, brachial FMD >5% change, ABI >0.9 and <1.3, high-sensitivity CRP <2 mg/L, homocysteine <10 µmol/L, N-terminal pro-BNP <100 pg/mL, no microalbuminuria, no family history of CHD [any/premature], absence of metabolic syndrome, and healthy lifestyle) were compared for all and hard CHD and all CVD events over the 10-year follow-up. After accounting for CVD risk factor, absence of CAC had the strongest negative predictive value, with an adjusted mean diagnostic likelihood ratio of 0.41 (SD, 0.12) for all CHD and 0.54 (SD, 0.12) for CVD, followed by carotid IMT <25th percentile (diagnostic likelihood ratio, 0.65 [SD, 0.04] and 0.75 [SD, 0.04], respectively).66 • Similar findings were also noted in the Rotterdam Study, in which among 12 CHD risk markers, improvements in FRS predictions were most statistically and clinically significant with the addition of CAC scores.67 Utility for Risk Stratification for Treatment • CAC has been examined in multiple studies for its potential to identify those most likely and not likely to benefit from pharmacological treatment for the primary prevention of CVD. • A total of 950 participants from MESA who met JUPITER clinical trial entry criteria (risk factors plus LDL-C <130 mg/dL and high-sensitivity CRP ≥2 mg/L) were identified and stratified according to CAC scores of 0, 1 to 100, or >100; CHD event rates were calculated, and the NNT5 was calculated by applying the benefit found in JUPITER to the event rates found in each of these groups. For CHD, the predicted NNT5 was 549 for those with CAC of 0, 94 for scores of 1 to 100, and 24 for scores >100.68 • In a similar fashion, 2 studies extrapolated the NNT5 for LDL-C lowering by statins, applying the 30% RR reduction associated with a 1 mmol/L (39 mg/dL) reduction in LDL-C from a Cochrane meta-analysis of statin therapy in primary March 5, 2019 e353 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES function might be useful for CVD risk stratification in selected patient subgroups. Because of the absence of significant prospective data relating these measures to outcomes, the latest guidelines do not recommend measuring either FMD or arterial stiffness for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults.2 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 18 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 prevention across the spectrum of lipid abnormalities (LDL-C ≥130 mg/dL, HDL-C <40 mg/dL for males or <50 mg/dL for females, and triglycerides ≥150 mg/dL), as well as across 10-year FRS categories (0%–6%, 6%–10%, 10%–20%, and >20%). The estimated NNT5 for preventing 1 CVD event across dyslipidemia categories in this MESA cohort ranged from 23 to 30 in those with CAC ≥100.13 The NNT5 was 30 in participants with no lipid abnormality and CAC >100, whereas it was 154 in those with 3 lipid abnormalities and CAC of 0.13 A very high NNT5 of 186 and 222, respectively, was estimated to prevent 1 CHD event in the absence of CAC among those with 10-year FRS of 11% to 20% and >20%. The respective estimated NNT5 was as low as 36 and 50 with the presence of a very high CAC score (>300) among those with 10-year FRS of 0% to 6% and 6% to 10%, respectively.13 These collective data show the utility of CAC in identifying those most likely to benefit from statin treatment across the spectrum of risk profiles with an appropriate NNT5. • Similarly, CAC testing also identified appropriate candidates who might derive the highest benefit with aspirin therapy. In MESA, individuals with CAC ≥100 had an estimated net benefit with aspirin regardless of their traditional risk status; the estimated NNT5 was 173 for individuals classified as having <10% FRS and 92 for individuals with ≥10% FRS, and the estimated 5-year number needed to harm was 442 for a major bleed.69 Conversely, individuals with zero CAC had unfavorable estimates (estimated NNT5 of 2036 for individuals with <10% FRS and 808 for individuals with ≥10% FRS; estimated 5-year number needed to harm of 442 for a major bleed). Sex-specific and age-stratified analyses showed similar results. • A study from MESA also examined the role of CAC testing to define the target population to treat with a polypill.32 The NNT5 to prevent 1 event was estimated by applying the expected 62% CHD event reduction associated with the use of the polypill (based on TIPS). The estimated NNT5 to prevent 1 CHD event ranged from 170 e354 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 18 to 269 for patients with CAC=0, from 58 to 79 for those with CAC scores from 1 to 100, and from 25 to 27 for those with CAC scores >100,32 which enabled significant reductions in the population considered for treatment with more selective use of the polypill and, as a result, avoidance of treatment of those who were unlikely to benefit. • Within the scope of the 2013 ACC/AHA guidelines, data from MESA demonstrated that among those for whom statins were recommended, 41% had CAC=0 and had 5.2 ASCVD events per 1000 person-years. Among 589 participants (12%) considered for moderate-intensity statin treatment, 338 (57%) had CAC=0, with an ASCVD event rate of 1.5 per 1000 personyears. Of participants eligible (recommended or considered) for statins, 44% (1316 of 2966) had CAC=0 at baseline and an observed 10-year ASCVD event rate of 4.2 per 1000 person-years. The study results highlighted that among the intermediate-risk range of 5% to 20%, nearly half (48%) had CAC=0, and their 10-year ASCVD risk was below the threshold recommended for statin therapy (4.5%).70 These findings were recently confirmed in the JHS. Among 2812 African American individuals aged 40 to 75 years without prevalent ASCVD followed up for a median of 10 years, participants who were statin eligible by ACC/AHA guidelines experienced a 10-year ASCVD event rate of 8.1 per 1000 person-years. However, in the absence of CAC, the 10-year observed ASCVD risk was below the threshold of statin recommendation set by the guidelines, at 3.1 per 1000 person-years.71 Family History and Genetics • There is evidence for genetic control of subclinical atherosclerosis, with several loci identified that associate with CAC and carotid artery IMT.72–75 On the basis of the identified genes and variants, there are considerable shared genetic components to subclinical disease and other risk factors (such as blood lipids) and incident disease. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 18 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 18-1. Prevalence (%) of detectable coronary calcium in the CARDIA study: US adults 33 to 45 years of age (2000–2001). P<0.0001 across race-sex groups. CARDIA indicates Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults. Data derived from Loria et al.7 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 18-2. Prevalence (%) of detectable coronary calcium in MESA: US adults 45 to 84 years of age. P<0.0001 across ethnic groups in both males and females. MESA indicates Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. Data derived from Bild et al.9 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e355 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 18 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 18-3. Ten-year trends in coronary artery calcification in individuals without clinical cardiovascular disease in MESA. MESA indicates Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. Adapted from Bild et al.15 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 18-4. HRs for CHD events associated with CAC scores: US adults 45 to 84 years of age (reference group, CAC=0). All HRs P<0.0001. 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CORONARY HEART DISEASE, ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME, AND ANGINA PECTORIS See Tables 19-1 through 19-3 and Charts 19-1 through 19-11 Click here to return to the Table of Contents Coronary Heart Disease ICD-9 410 to 414, 429.2; ICD-10 I20 to I25 (includes MI ICD-10 I21 to I22). Prevalence (See Tables 19-1 and 19-2 and Charts 19-1 through 19-4) • On the basis of data from NHANES 2013 to 2016 (unpublished NHLBI tabulation), an estimated 18.2 million Americans ≥20 years of age have CHD (Table 19-1). The prevalence of CHD was higher for males than females for all ages (Chart 19-1). Abbreviations Used in Chapter 19 ACC ACS ACTION Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 AHA AMI AP ARIC ASCOT ASCVD BEST BP BRFSS CABG CAC CAD CARDIA CARDIoGRAM CARDIoGRAMplusC4D CARE CHD CHS CI CKD CVD DM ED FHS FINRISK American College of Cardiology acute coronary syndrome Acute Coronary Treatment and Intervention Outcomes Network American Heart Association acute myocardial infarction angina pectoris Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study Anglo-Scandinavian Cardiac Outcomes Trial atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease Randomized Comparison of Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery and Everolimus-Eluting Stent Implantation in the Treatment of Patients With Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease blood pressure Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System coronary artery bypass graft coronary artery calcium coronary artery disease Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults Coronary Artery Disease Genome-Wide Replication and Meta-Analysis Coronary Artery Disease Genome-Wide Replication and Meta-Analysis (CARDIoGRAM) plus the Coronary Artery Disease Genetics (C4D) Cholesterol and Recurrent Events coronary heart disease Cardiovascular Health Study confidence interval chronic kidney disease cardiovascular disease diabetes mellitus emergency department Framingham Heart Study Finnish population survey on risk factors for chronic, noncommunicable diseases (Continued ) e360 March 5, 2019 Abbreviations Used in Chapter 19 Continued FRS GBD GWAS GWTG HCHS/SOL HCUP HDL-C HD HF HR ICD-9 ICD-10 IHD JHS JUPITER LDL-C LV MEPS MESA MI MI-GENES NAMCS NCDR NCHS NH NHAMCS NHANES NHIS NHLBI NIS NSTEMI OR PCI PRECOMBAT PROVE IT-TIMI 22 RCT REGARDS RR SBP SE SES SHS SNAP SNP STEMI SYNTAX TC TRACE-CORE UA WHI Framingham Risk Score Global Burden of Disease genome-wide association studies Get With The Guidelines Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project high-density lipoprotein cholesterol heart disease heart failure hazard ratio International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision ischemic heart disease Jackson Heart Study Justification for the Use of Statins in Primary Prevention: An Intervention Trial Evaluating Rosuvastatin low-density lipoprotein cholesterol left ventricular Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis myocardial infarction Myocardial Infarction Genes Study National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey National Cardiovascular Data Registry National Center for Health Statistics non-Hispanic National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey National Health Interview Study National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample non–ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction odds ratio percutaneous coronary intervention Premier of Randomized Comparison of Bypass Surgery Versus Angioplasty Using Sirolimus Stents in Patients With Left Main Coronary Artery Disease Pravastatin or Atorvastatin Evaluation and Infection Therapy–Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction 22 randomized controlled trial Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke relative risk systolic blood pressure standard error socioeconomic status Strong Heart Study Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program single-nucleotide polymorphism ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction Synergy Between PCI With Taxus and Cardiac Surgery total cholesterol Transitions, Risks, and Actions in Coronary Events–Center for Outcomes Research and Education unstable angina Women’s Health Initiative Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 19 • In the REGARDS study, 37% of adjudicated MIs had a primary hospital discharge diagnosis of MI, whereas 63% had a primary hospital discharge diagnosis other than MI, which suggests that most MIs that result in hospitalization might be occurring during hospitalization for other acute illnesses.5 • Self-reported income and education were associated with incident CHD (defined as definite or probable MI or acute CHD death) in the REGARDS study. Those reporting low income and low education had twice the incidence of CHD as those reporting high income and high education (10.1 versus 5.2 per 1000 personyears, respectively).6 • Annual numbers for MI or fatal CHD in the NHLBIsponsored ARIC study and CHS stratified by age and sex are displayed in Chart 19-5. Incidence of heart attacks or fatal CHD stratified by age, race, and sex is displayed in Chart 19-6. • Incidence of MI by age, sex, and race in the NHLBIsponsored ARIC study is displayed in Chart 19-7. Black males have a higher incidence of MI in all age groups. • HRs for incident fatal CHD were higher for black males than for white males aged 45 to 65 years (ARIC: 2.09 [95% CI, 1.42–3.06]; REGARDS: 2.11 [95% CI, 1.32–3.38]). Nonfatal CHD risk was lower (ARIC: 0.82 [95% CI, 0.64–1.05]; REGARDS: 0.94 [95% CI, 0.69–1.28]). However, after adjustment for social determinants of health and cardiovascular risk factors, black males and females have similar risk for fatal CHD but lower risk for nonfatal CHD.7 • In 9498 participants in the ARIC study, whites had a higher rate of clinically recognized MI than blacks (5.04 versus 3.24 per 1000 person-years, P=0.002).8 Incidence (See Table 19-1 and Charts 19-5 through 19-7) • Approximately every 40 seconds, an American will have an MI (AHA computation). • On the basis of data from the 2005 to 2014 ARIC study of the NHLBI4: — This year, ≈720 000 Americans will have a new coronary event (defined as first hospitalized MI or CHD death), and ≈335 000 will have a recurrent event. — The estimated annual incidence of MI is 605 000 new attacks and 200 000 recurrent attacks. Of these 805 000 first and recurrent events, it is estimated that 170 000 are silent. — Average age at first MI is 65.6 years for males and 72.0 years for females. Trends in Incidence • The overall body of literature suggests that the incidence of MI has declined significantly over time, including over the past decade.9 Geographic differences in patient populations, temporal changes in the criteria used to diagnose MI, and differences in study methodology increase the complexity of interpreting these studies, however. • In Olmsted County, MN, between 1995 and 2012, the population rate of MI declined 3.3% per year; however, these declines varied among types of MI, with the greatest declines occurring for prehospital fatal MI.10 • According to data from ARIC and the REGARDS study, between 1987 to 1996 and 2003 to 2009, the incidence of CHD declined from 3.9 to 2.2 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e361 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • Total CHD prevalence is 6.7% in US adults ≥20 years of age. CHD prevalence is 7.4% for males and 6.2% for females. CHD prevalence by sex and ethnicity is shown in Table 19-1. • On the basis of data from the 2016 NHIS1: — Among American Indian/Alaska Natives ≥18 years of age, the CHD prevalence estimate is 12.1%. • According to data from NHANES 2013 to 2016 (unpublished NHLBI tabulation), the overall prevalence for MI is 3.0% in US adults ≥20 years of age. Males have a higher prevalence of MI than females for all age groups except 20 to 39 years (Chart 19-2). MI prevalence is 4.0% for males and 2.3% for females. MI prevalence by sex and ethnicity is shown in Table 19-1. • According to data from NHANES 2013 to 2016 (unpublished NHLBI tabulation), the overall prevalence for angina is 3.6% in US adults ≥20 years of age (Table 19-2). • According to data from NHANES for the period 1988 to 2012, angina prevalence declined in NH whites (from 4.0% to 2.1%) but not in NH blacks (from 4.9% to 4.4%) and in both males and females ≥65 years old (males from 5.1% to 2.9%, females from 5.6% to 2.4%).2 • Data from the BRFSS 2016 survey indicated that 4.4% of respondents had been told that they had had an MI. The highest prevalence was in Kentucky (6.4%), and the lowest was in the District of Columbia and California (2.8%; ageadjusted) (Chart 19-3).3 • In the same survey, 4.1% of respondents had been told that they had angina or CHD. The highest prevalence was in Puerto Rico (7.0%) and West Virginia (6.5%), and the lowest was in the District of Columbia and Utah (2.6%; ageadjusted) (Chart 19-4).3 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al per 1000 person-years in people without DM and from 11.1 to 5.4 per 1000 person-years among those with DM.11 • Among Medicare beneficiaries between 2002 and 2011, the incidence of MI hospitalization declined from 1485 to 1122 per 100 000 person-years. The incidence of MI as the primary reason for hospitalization decreased over time (from 1063 to 677 per 100 000 person-years between 2002 and 2011), whereas the percentage of MIs as a secondary reason for hospitalization increased (from 190 to 245 per 100 000 person-years). The percentage of MIs that were attributable to a secondary diagnosis increased from 28% to 40%.12 • Among Medicare beneficiaries, the incidence of primary hospitalization for MI between 2002 and 2011 declined by 36.6% among NH whites (from 1057 to 670 per 100 000 person-years between 2002 and 2011) and by 26.4% among NH blacks (from 966 to 711 per 100  000 person-years between 2002 and 2011).13 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Predicted Risk • The percentage of US adults with a 10-year predicted ASCVD risk (using pooled-cohort risk equations) ≥20% decreased from 13.0% in 1999 to 2000 to 9.4% in 2011 to 2012. The proportion of US adults with 10-year predicted ASCVD risk of 7.5% to <20% was 23.9% in 1999 to 2000 and 26.8% in 2011 to 2012.14 • For adults with optimal risk factors (TC of 170 mg/dL, HDL-C of 50 mg/dL, SBP of 110 mm Hg without antihypertensive medication use, no DM, and not a smoker), 10-year CVD risk ≥7.5% will occur at age 65 years for white males, 70 years for black males and females, and 75 years for white females.15 • In the REGARDS study, the adjusted HR for CHD death associated with any versus no stroke symptoms was 1.50 (95% CI, 1.10–2.06).16 Individuals with atherosclerotic stroke should be included among those deemed to be at high risk (20% over 10 years) of further atherosclerotic coronary events. For primary prevention, ischemic stroke should be included among CVD outcomes in absolute risk assessment algorithms. The inclusion of atherosclerotic ischemic stroke as a high-risk condition has important implications, because the number of people considered to be at high risk will increase over time.17 • A survey of US family physicians, general internists, and cardiologists published in 2012 found that 41% of respondents reported using global CHD risk assessment at least occasionally.18 It is unclear whether physicians are using global e362 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 19 CHD risk prediction more since the publication of the 2013 ACC/AHA cholesterol management guideline.19 • The ASCVD tool might overestimate risk across all strata of risk compared with external contemporary cohorts (Physicians’ Health Study, Women’s Health Study, and WHI Observational Study), as well as in reanalysis of the original validation cohorts. However, some of the subsequent analyses were not conducted in comparable populations as the original study cohorts.20 Mortality (See Table 19-1) • On the basis of 2016 mortality data21: — CHD mortality was 363 452, and CHD anymention mortality was 533 126 (unpublished NHLBI tabulation) (Table 19-1). — MI mortality was 111 777. MI any-mention mortality was 149 615 (unpublished NHLBI tabulation) (Table 19-1). • From 2006 to 2016, the annual death rate attributable to CHD declined 31.8% and the actual number of deaths declined 14.6% (unpublished NHLBI tabulation). • CHD age-adjusted death rates per 100 000 were 132.3 for NH white males, 146.5 for NH black males, and 95.6 for Hispanic males; for NH white females, the rate was 67.9; for NH black females, it was 85.4; and for Hispanic females, it was 54.6 (unpublished NHLBI tabulation). • 77% of CHD deaths occurred out of the hospital. According to NCHS mortality data, 279 171 CHD deaths occur out of the hospital or in hospital EDs annually (NCHS, AHA tabulation). • The estimated average number of years of life lost because of an MI death is 16.2 (unpublished NHLBI tabulation). • Approximately 35% of the people who experience a coronary event in a given year will die as a result of it, and ≈14% who experience an MI will die of it (AHA computation). • Life expectancy after AMI treated in hospitals with high performance on 30-day mortality measures compared with low-performing hospitals was on average between 0.74 and 1.14 years longer.22 • Among 194 071 adults who were hospitalized for an AMI in the 2009 to 2010 NIS, in-hospital mortality for those <65 years of age was higher for Hispanic females (3.7%) than for black females (3.1%) and white females (2.5%). Differences were smaller for males <65 years of age. Among older adults (≥65 years), in-hospital mortality was 8.0% for white females and between 6% and 8% for other race-sex groups.23 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Temporal Trends in Mortality • The decline in CHD mortality rates in part reflects the shift in the pattern of clinical presentations of AMI. There has been a marked decline in STEMI (from 133 to 50 cases per 100 000 person-years from 1999 to 2008).26 • In Olmsted County, MN, the age- and sexadjusted 30-day case fatality rate decreased by 56% from 1987 to 2006.27 Among Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries, between 1999 and 2011, the 30-day mortality rate after hospitalized MI declined by 29.4%.28 • In a community-based study of Worcester, MA, the percentage of patients dying after cardiogenic shock during their hospitalization for MI declined from 47.1% in 2001 to 2003 to 28.6% in 2009 to 2011.29 • Between 2001 and 2011 in the NIS, in-hospital mortality did not change for patients with STEMI with a PCI (3.40% and 3.52% in 2001 and 2011, respectively) or CABG (5.79% and 5.70% in 2001 and 2011, respectively) and increased for patients with no intervention (12.43% and 14.91% in 2001 and 2011, respectively). In-hospital mortality declined for patients with NSTEMI undergoing CABG (from 4.97% to 2.91%) or no procedure (from 8.87% to 6.26%) but did not change for patients with NSTEMI undergoing PCI (1.73% and 1.45%).30 • Among US males <55 years of age, CHD mortality declined an annual 5.5% per year between 1979 and 1989; a smaller decline was present in 1990 to 1999 (1.2% per year) and in 2000 to 2011 (1.8% per year). Among US females <55 years of age, CHD mortality declined an annual 4.6% per year in 1979 to 1989, with no decline between 1990 and 1999 and a decline of 1.0% in 2000 to 2011.31 • Reflecting trends in change in type and severity of AMI, studies worldwide have documented a Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 reduction in HF and mortality after MI. In a nationwide Swedish registry of 199 851 patients admitted with AMI from 1996 to 2008, the incidence of HF decreased from 46% to 28%, with a greater decline in individuals with STEMI compared with NSTEMI.32 The in-hospital, 30-day, and 1-year mortality rates for those with HF decreased from 19% to 13%, 23% to 17%, and 36% to 31%, respectively (all P<0.001). In Olmsted County, MN, from 1990 to 2010, there was a decline in mortality associated with HF after MI, but this risk was greater for delayed HF than for early-onset HF after MI.33 • Taking into account past trends in CHD mortality from 1980, and considering age-period and cohort effects, CHD mortality is likely to continue its decades-long decline, with a reduction in deaths by 2030 of 27%; however, race disparities will persist.34 Recent reports have suggested a slowing down of all CVD and HD mortality in recent years.35,36 Awareness of Warning Signs and Risk for HD • In 2012, NH black and Hispanic females had lower awareness than white females that HD/ heart attack is the leading cause of death for females.37 • The percentages of females in 2012 identifying warning signs for a heart attack were as follows: pain in the chest—56%; pain that spreads to the shoulder, neck, or arm—60%; shortness of breath—38%; chest tightness—17%; nausea—18%; and fatigue—10%.37 • The 5 most commonly cited HD prevention strategies in 2012 were maintaining a healthy BP (78%), seeing the doctor (78%), and increasing fiber intake, eating food with antioxidants, and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels (each 66%).37 • Among online survey participants, 21% responded that their doctor had talked to them about HD risk. Rates were lower among Hispanic females (12%) than whites (22%) or blacks (22%) and increased with age from 6% (25–34 years) to 33% (≥65 years).37 • Among 2009 females and 976 males <55 years of age hospitalized for MI, only 48.7% of females and 52.9% of males reported being told they were at risk for HD or a heart problem. Also, 50.3% of females and 59.7% of males reported their healthcare provider discussing HD and things they could do to take care of their heart.38 Time of Symptom Onset and Arrival at Hospital • Data from Worcester, MA, indicate that the median time from symptom onset to hospital March 5, 2019 e363 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES • In a study using data from the Cooperative Cardiovascular Project, survival and life expectancy after AMI were higher in whites than in blacks (7.4% versus 5.7%). White patients living in high SES areas showed the longest life expectancy. Gaps in life expectancy between white and black patients were largest among high SES areas, with smaller differences in medium and low SES areas. These differences were attenuated but did not disappear after adjustment for patient and treatment characteristics.24 • Compared with nonparticipants, participants in SNAP have twice the risk of CVD mortality, which likely reflects differences in socioeconomic, environmental, and behavioral characteristics.25 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 19 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al arrival did not improve from 2001 through 2011. In 2009 to 2011, 48.9% of patients reached the hospital within 2 hours of symptom onset compared with 45.8% in 2001 to 2003.39 • Among patients hospitalized for ACS between 2001 and 2011 in the NIS, those with STEMI admitted on the weekend versus on a weekday had a 3% higher odds of in-hospital mortality. Those admitted on the weekend versus weekday for non–ST-elevation ACS had a 15% higher odds of in-hospital mortality. The excess mortality associated with weekend versus weekday admission decreased over time.40 • A retrospective analysis of the NHAMCS data from 2004 to 2011 that reviewed 15 438 visits related to ACS symptoms suggested that blacks have a 30% longer waiting time than whites, the reasons for which are unclear.41 • The timing of hospital admission influences management of MI. A study of the NIS database from 2003 to 2011 indicated that admission on a weekend for NSTEMI was associated with a significantly reduced odds for coronary angiography (OR, 0.88 [95% CI, 0.89–0.90]; P<0.001) and early invasive strategy (OR, 0.48 [95% CI, 0.47– 0.48]; P<0.001), with consequences of greater mortality.42 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Complications • In a pooled analysis of individuals after PCI in several RCTs, those with STEMI had a greater risk of death within the first 30 days after PCI than those with stable IHD, whereas those with NSTEMI had a greater risk of death during the entire 2 years of follow up.43 • From the NCDR registry, in 2014 the unadjusted rate of acute kidney injury was 2.6% (versus 2.3% in 2011), of blood transfusion was 1.4% (versus 1.9% in 2011), of postprocedural stroke was 0.2% (versus 0.2% in 2011), of emergency CABG surgery was 0.2% (versus 0.3% in 2011), and of vascular access site injury was 1.3% (versus 1.2% in 2011).44 • STEMI confers greater in-hospital risks than NSTEMI, including death (6.4% for STEMI, 3.4% for NSTEMI), cardiogenic shock (4.4% versus 1.6%, respectively), and bleeding (8.5% versus 5.5%, respectively).45 • Among females with AMI, those with spontaneous coronary artery dissection had higher odds of in-hospital mortality (6.8%) than females without spontaneous coronary artery dissection (3.8%; OR, 1.87 [95% CI, 1.65–2.11]; P<0.001).46 • In the NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG, patients with STEMI or NSTEMI with nonobstructive e364 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 19 • • • • • coronary arteries (<50% stenosis) had lower in-hospital mortality than patients with obstructive CAD (1.1% versus 2.9%; P<0.001). Nonobstructive coronary arteries were more common in females than males (10.5% versus 3.4%; P<0.001), but no difference in in-hospital mortality was observed between females and males with nonobstructive coronary arteries (P=0.84).47 On the basis of pooled data from the FHS, ARIC, CHS, MESA, CARDIA, and JHS studies of the NHLBI (1995–2012), within 1 year after a first MI (unpublished NHLBI tabulation): — At ≥45 years of age, 18% of males and 23% of females will die. — At 45 to 64 years of age, 3% of white males, 5% of white females, 9% of black males, and 10% of black females will die. — At 65 to 74 years of age, 14% of white males, 18% of white females, 22% of black males, and 21% of black females will die. — At ≥75 years of age, 27% of white males, 29% of white females, 19% of black males, and 31% of black females will die. In part because females have MIs at older ages than males, they are more likely to die of MI within a few weeks. Within 5 years after a first MI: — At ≥45 years of age, 36% of males and 47% of females will die. — At 45 to 64 years of age, 11% of white males, 17% of white females, 16% of black males, and 28% of black females will die. — At 65 to 74 years of age, 25% of white males, 30% of white females, 33% of black males, and 44% of black females will die. — At ≥75 years of age, 55% of white males, 60% of white females, 61% of black males, and 64% of black females will die. Of those who have a first MI, the percentage with a recurrent MI or fatal CHD within 5 years is as follows: — At ≥45 years of age, 17% of males and 21% of females. — At 45 to 64 years of age, 11% of white males, 15% of white females, 22% of black males, and 32% of black females. — At 65 to 74 years of age, 12% of white males, 17% of white females, 30% of black males, and 30% of black females. — At ≥75 years of age, 21% of white males, 20% of white females, 45% of black males, and 20% of black females. The percentage of people with a first MI who will have HF in 5 years is as follows: Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Rehospitalizations • The burden of rehospitalizations for AMI may be substantial: A retrospective cohort study of 78 085 Medicare beneficiaries ≥66 years of age without recent CHD history who were hospitalized for AMI in 2000 to 2010 reported that 20.6% had at least 1 rehospitalization during the 10 years after the index MI. Among patients with a CHD rehospitalization, 35.9% had ≥2 CHD rehospitalizations. Males and patients ≥85 years of age had greater rate ratios for first rehospitalization.48 • A study of 3  250  194 Medicare beneficiaries admitted for PCI found that readmission rates declined slightly from 16.1% in 2000 to 15.4% in 2012. The majority of readmissions were because of chronic IHD (26.6%), HF (12%), and chest pain/angina (7.9%). A minority (<8%) of total readmissions were for AMI, UA, or cardiac arrest/ cardiogenic shock.49 • Rehospitalization can be influenced by clinical, psychosocial, and sociodemographic characteristics not accounted for in traditional Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services claims-based models, including prior PCI, CKD, low health literacy, lower serum sodium levels, and lack of cigarette smoking.50 • In a study of 3 central Massachusetts hospitals, the 90-day rehospitalization rate declined from Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 31.5% in 2001 to 2003 to 27.3% in 2009 to 2011.51 Crude 30-day rehospitalization rates decreased from 20.5% in 2001 to 2003 to 15.8% in 2009 to 2011.52 Cardiac Rehabilitation • In the NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG, cardiac rehabilitation referral after patients were admitted with a primary diagnosis of STEMI or NSTEMI increased from 72.9% to 80.7% between 2007 and 2012.53 • In the NCDR between 2009 and 2012, 59% of individuals were referred to cardiac rehabilitation after PCI, with significant site-specific variation.54 • In a community-based analysis of residents in Olmsted County, MN, discharged with first MI between 1987 and 2010, 52.5% participated in cardiac rehabilitation. The overall rate of participation did not change during the study period. Cardiac rehabilitation was associated with reductions in all-cause mortality and readmission.55 A dose-response association between rehabilitation session attendance and lower risk of MI and death was similarly seen in elderly Medicare beneficiaries.56 • In the BRFSS from 2005 to 2015, <40% of patients self-reported participation in cardiac rehabilitation after AMI. Between 2011 and 2015, patients who declared participation in cardiac rehabilitation were less likely to be female (OR, 0.76 [95% CI, 0.65–0.90]; P=0.002) or black (OR, 0.70 [95% CI, 0.53–0.93]; P=0.014), were less well educated (high school versus college graduate: OR, 0.69 [95% CI, 0.59–0.81], P<0.001; less than high school versus college graduate: OR, 0.47 [95% CI 0.37–0.61], P<0.001), and were more likely to be retired or self-employed (OR, 1.39 [95% CI, 1.24–1.73]; P=0.003) than patients who did not participate in cardiac rehabilitation.57 Hospital Discharges and Ambulatory Care Visits (See Table 19-1 and Chart 19-8) • From 2004 to 2014, the number of inpatient discharges from short-stay hospitals with CHD as the first-listed diagnosis decreased from 1 879 000 to 1  021  000 (unpublished NHLBI tabulation) (Table 19-1). • From 1997 through 2014, the number of hospital discharges for CHD was higher for males than females (Chart 19-8). • In 2015, there were 11 682 000 physician office visits for CHD (NAMCS, NHLBI tabulation).58 In 2015, there were 463 000 ED visits with a primary diagnosis of CHD (NHAMCS, NHLBI tabulation).59 March 5, 2019 e365 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES — At ≥45 years of age, 16% of males and 22% of females. — At 45 to 64 years of age, 6% of white males, 10% of white females, 13% of black males, and 25% of black females. — At 65 to 74 years of age, 12% of white males, 16% of white females, 20% of black males, and 32% of black females. — At ≥75 years of age, 25% of white males, 27% of white females, 23% of black males, and 19% of NH black females. • The percentage of people with a first MI who will have an incident stroke within 5 years is as follows: — At ≥45 years of age, 4% of males and 7% of females. — At ≥45 years of age, 5% of white males, 6% of white females, 4% of black males, and 10% of black females. • The median survival time (in years) after a first MI is as follows: — At ≥45 years of age, 8.2 for males and 5.5 for females. — At ≥45 years of age, 8.4 for white males, 5.6 for white females, 7.0 for black males, and 5.5 for black females. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 19 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al • Total office visits for angina declined from 3.6 million per year in 1995 to 1998 to 2.3 million per year in 2007 to 2010 based on data from the NAMCS and NHAMCS.60 • In the CathPCI registry, a composite of use of evidence-based medical therapies, including aspirin, P2Y12 inhibitors, and statins, was high (89.1% in 2011 and 93.3% in 2014). However, in the ACTION–GWTG registry, metrics that were shown to need improvement were defectfree care (median hospital performance rate of 78.4% in 2014), P2Y12 inhibitor use in eligible medically treated patients with AMI (56.7%), and the use of aldosterone antagonists in patients with LV systolic dysfunction and either DM or HF (12.8%).44 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Operations and Procedures • In 2014, an estimated 480  000 percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasties, 371  000 inpatient bypass procedures, 1 016 000 inpatient diagnostic cardiac catheterizations, 86 000 carotid endarterectomies, and 351 000 pacemaker procedures were performed for inpatients in the United States (unpublished NHLBI tabulation). • In an analysis of the BEST, PRECOMBAT, and SYNTAX trials comparing individuals with MI and who had left main or multivessel CAD, the outcomes of CABG versus PCI were examined. CABG was associated with a lower risk of recurrent MI and repeat revascularizations.61 In patients with multivessel CAD, CABG was associated with lower all-cause and cardiovascular mortality; however, no differences in all-cause and cardiovascular mortality between CABG and PCI were observed among patients with multivessel plus left main CAD.62 • In a meta-analysis of 6 randomized trials that included 4686 patients with unprotected left main CAD, no significant differences in allcause and cardiovascular mortality or a composite outcome of death, MI, or stroke were observed between patients treated with PCI versus CABG. However, PCI was associated with a lower risk of the composite outcome within the first 30 days of follow-up (HR, 0.64 [95% CI, 0.47–0.87]).63 • In 5-year follow-up of the SYNTAX trial, greater MI-related death in PCI patients was associated with the presence of DM, 3-vessel disease, or high SYNTAX scores.64 • At 5 years of follow-up in the SYNTAX and BEST randomized trials, patients with multivessel CAD involving the proximal left anterior descending coronary artery, PCI was associated with increased composite outcome of all-cause death, MI, or e366 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 19 • • • • • • • • stroke (HR, 1.43 [95% CI, 1.05–1.95]; P=0.026), cardiovascular death (HR, 2.17 [95% CI, 1.24– 3.81]; P=0.007), and major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (HR, 1.68 [95% CI, 1.31–2.15]; P<0.001).65 In the NIS, isolated CABG procedures decreased by 25.4% from 2007 to 2011 (326 to 243 cases per million adults), particularly at higher-volume centers. Low-volume centers were associated with greater risk of all-cause in-hospital mortality in multivariable analysis (OR, 1.39 [95% CI, 1.24–1.56]; P<0.001).66 According to the NIS, the number of PCI procedures declined by 38% between 2006 and 2011. Among patients with stable IHD, a 61% decline in PCI occurred over this time period.67 In Washington State, the overall number of PCIs decreased by 6.8% between 2010 and 2013, with a 43% decline in the number of PCIs performed for elective indications.68 Among Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries, the total number of revascularization procedures performed peaked in 2010 and declined by >4% per year through 2012. In-hospital and 90-day mortality rates declined after CABG surgery overall, as well as among patients presenting for elective CABG or CABG after NSTEMI.69 Between 2011 and 2014, the use of femoral access declined (from 88.8% to 74.5%) and radial access increased (from 10.9% to 25.2%).44 In a meta-analysis of 13 observational studies and 3 RCTs, a transradial approach for PCI was associated with a reduction in vascular complications (OR, 0.36 [95% CI, 0.30–43]) and stroke (OR, 0.79 [95% CI, 0.64–0.97]) compared with a transfemoral approach. A transradial approach was also associated with a reduced risk of death (OR, 0.56 [95% CI, 0.45–0.69]), although this was driven by the observational studies, because no association with death was observed in the randomized trials.70 In 2014, from the CathPCI registry, median doorto-balloon time for primary PCI for STEMI was 59 minutes for patients receiving PCI in the presenting hospital and 107 minutes for patients transferred from another facility for therapy.44 The importance of adherence to optimal medical therapy was highlighted in an 8-hospital study of NSTEMI patients, in which medication nonadherence was associated with a composite outcome of all-cause mortality, nonfatal MI, and reintervention (HR, 2.79 [95% CI, 2.19–3.54]; P<0.001). In propensity-matched analysis, CABG outcomes were favorable compared with PCI in patients Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Cost • The estimated direct costs of HD in 2014 to 2015 (average annual) were $109.4 billion (MEPS, NHLBI tabulation). • The estimated direct and indirect cost of HD in 2014 to 2015 (average annual) was $218.7 billion (MEPS, NHLBI tabulation). • A study of the NIS from 2001 to 2011 showed that costs per hospitalization increased significantly for patients who underwent intervention, but not for those without intervention.30 • MI ($12.1 billion) and CHD ($9.0 billion) were 2 of the 10 most expensive conditions treated in US hospitals in 2013.72 • Between 2015 and 2030, medical costs of CHD are projected to increase by ≈100%.73 • In a multipayer administrative claims database of patients with incident inpatient PCI admissions between 2008 and 2011, post-PCI angina and chest pain were common and costly ($32 437 versus $17 913; P<0.001 at 1 year comparing those with and without angina or chest pain).74 • Among Medicare beneficiaries linked to the NCDR CathPCI Registry with inpatient or outpatient PCI between July 2009 and December 2012, costs were $3502 (95% CI, $3347–$3648; P<0.001) lower for patients with same-day discharge compared with those not discharged the same day. Although a minority of patients receive transradial intervention and same-day discharge (1.2%), a cost savings of $3689 (95% CI, $3486-$3902; P<0.001) was observed compared with patients with transfemoral intervention not discharged the same day.75 Acute Coronary Syndrome ICD-9 410, 411; ICD-10 I20.0, I21, I22. • In 2014, there were 633 000 ACS principal diagnosis discharges. Of these, an estimated 389 000 were males, and 244 000 were females. This estimate was derived by adding the principal diagnoses for MI (609 000) to those for UA (24 000; HCUP, NHLBI). • When secondary discharge diagnoses in 2014 were included, the corresponding number of inpatient hospital discharges was 1  339  000 unique hospitalizations for ACS; 785 000 were males, and 554 000 were females. Of the total, 957 000 were for MI alone, and 382 000 were for UA alone (HCUP, NHLBI). Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • In a study using the NIS and the State Inpatient Databases for the year 2009, mean charge per ACS discharge was $63 578 (median $41 816). Mean charges, however, were greater for the first compared with the second admission ($71 336 versus $53 290, respectively).76 • On the basis of medical, pharmacy, and disability insurance claims data from 2007 to 2010, short-term productivity losses associated with ACS were estimated at $7943 per disability claim, with long-term productivity losses of $52 473 per disability claim. ACS also resulted in substantial wage losses, from $2263 to $20 609 per disability claim, for short- and long-term disability, respectively.77 • According to data from the NIS, between 2001 and 2011, the use of PCI for patients with ACS declined by 15%.67 • In a report from the TRACE-CORE study, persons with recurrent ACS were more likely to report anxiety, depression, higher perceived stress, and lower mental and physical quality of life; were more likely to have impaired cognition; and had lower levels of health literacy and health numeracy than persons with a first ACS.78 • In the NIS from 2012 to 2013, females with non–ST-elevation ACS treated with an early invasive strategy had lower in-hospital mortality than females treated conservatively (2.1% versus 3.8%). However, the survival advantage for invasive management was restricted to females with NSTEMI (OR, 0.52 [95% CI, 0.46–0.58]), and no differences in in-hospital survival for invasive versus conservative treatment were observed among females with UA.79 • In a meta-analysis of 8 randomized trials, the risk of long-term all-cause mortality at a mean of 10.3 years of follow-up was similar for non–ST-elevation ACS patients treated with a routine strategy (coronary angiography within 24 to 96 hours of presentation) versus a selective invasive strategy (medical stabilization with or without coronary angiography in those who demonstrated evidence of ischemia on noninvasive stress test or with ongoing symptoms) at 28.5% for both strategies.80 Stable AP ICD-9 413; ICD-10 I20.1 to I20.9. Prevalence (See Table 19-2 and Charts 19-9) • According to data from NHANES 2013 to 2016, the prevalence of AP among adults March 5, 2019 e367 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES nonadherent to medical therapy (P=0.001), but outcomes were similar in medicine-adherent patients (P=0.574).71 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 19 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al • • • • Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 (≥20 years of age) is 3.6% (9.4 million adults) (Table 19-2). The prevalence of AP increased with age from <1% among males and females 20 to 39 years of age to >10% among males and females ≥80 years of age (Chart 19-9). On the basis of data from NHANES from 1998 to 2004 and the six 2-year surveys from 2001 to 2012, in 2009 to 2012, there were an average of 3.4 million people ≥40 years of age in the United States with angina each year, compared with 4 million in 1988 to 1994. Declines in angina symptoms have occurred for NH whites but not for NH blacks.2 In Americans ≥40 years of age with health insurance, age-adjusted angina prevalence declined from 7.8% in 2001 to 2002 to 5.5% in 2011 to 2012 (P for trend <0.001), whereas in those without health insurance, there was an increase from 4.7% to 7.6%, albeit not statistically significant.81 Among patients with a history of CAD (ACS, prior coronary revascularization procedure, or stable angina), 32.7% self-reported at least 1 episode of angina over the past month. Of those reporting angina, 23.3% reported daily or weekly symptoms of angina, and 56.3% of these patients with daily or weekly angina were taking at least 2 antianginal medications.82 Incidence (See Table 19-2) • The annual rates per 1000 population of new episodes of AP for NH black males are 28.3 for those 65 to 74 years of age, 36.3 for those 75 to 84 years of age, and 33.0 for those ≥85 years of age. For nonblack females in the same age groups, the rates are 14.1, 20.0, and 22.9, respectively. For black males, the rates are 22.4, 33.8, and 39.5, and for black females, the rates are 15.3, 23.6, and 35.9, respectively (CHS, NHLBI). • The incidence of AP for adults ≥45 years of age is higher in males (370 000) than it is in females (195 000) (Table 19-2). Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 19 • • • Social Determinants • Social determinants of health are complex, integrated, and overlapping social structures and economic systems that are responsible for most health inequities.83 These social structures and economic systems include the social environment, physical environment, health services, and structural and societal factors. Social determinants of health are shaped by the distribution of money, e368 March 5, 2019 • power, and resources throughout local communities, nations, and the world.83 In an analysis of a population-based register sample of adults aged 40 to 60 years in Finland in 1995 (N=302  885) followed up until the end of 2007, MI incidence and mortality were examined in relation to living arrangements (living with a marital partner was contrasted to 3 alternatives: cohabiting with nonmarital partner, coresidence with people other than a partner, and living alone). Living arrangements were strong determinants for survival after MI independent of other sociodemographic factors. The results demonstrated greater fatality associated with living alone in males (HR. 1.50 [95% CI, 1.29–1.75]) and suggested that cohabitation in midlife might be associated with a greater fatality risk in females (HR, 2.00 [95% CI 1.26–3.17]).84 In an analysis of nationally representative longitudinal register data to examine how childhood socioeconomic factors and later socioeconomic attainment were associated with MI incidence and fatality in Finnish adults who experienced their childhoods during the period from 1940 to the 1950s, when the country was still poor, MI hospitalizations and mortality in 1988 to 2010 were studied in those who were up to 14 years of age at the time of the census and resident in Finland in 1987 (N= 94 501). Crowding increased the risk of MI incidence by 16% (95% CI, 5%–29%) in males and 25% (95% CI, 3%–50%) in females. Most aspects of childhood circumstances did not strongly influence long-term fatality risk. Income and education remained associated with MI incidence when adjusted for unobserved shared family factors in siblings. Low adult socioeconomic resources remained a strong determinant of MI incidence and fatality.85 Among US adults aged 45 to 74 years in 2009 to 2013, factors accounting for the US county variation in CVD mortality included demographic composition (36% of the variation in county CVD); economic/social conditions (32%); and healthcare utilization, features of the environment, and health indicators (6%).86 In a follow-up study of consecutive patients ≤65 years old discharged from 8 hospitals after first MI in central Israel, living in poor SES neighborhoods was associated with greater risk for recurrent MI (HR, 1.55 [95% CI, 1.13–2.14) and UA (HR, 1.48 [95% CI, 1.22–1.79).87 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Family History as a Risk Factor • Among adults ≥20 years of age, 12.4% (SE 0.5%) reported having a parent or sibling with a heart attack or angina before the age of 50 years. The racial/ethnic breakdown from NHANES 2013 to 2016 is as follows (unpublished NHLBI tabulation): — For NH whites, 12.2% (SE 1.0%) for males, 15.0% (SE 0.9%) for females. — For NH blacks, 7.1% (SE 0.9%) for males, 14.0% (SE 1.3%) for females. — For Hispanics, 7.7% (SE 0.6%) for males, 10.7% (SE 0.5%) for females. — For NH Asians, 6.3% (SE 0.9%) for males, 4.6% (SE 0.8%) for females. • HD occurs as people age, so the prevalence of family history will vary depending on the age at which it is assessed. The breakdown of reported family history of heart attack by age of survey respondent in the US population as measured by NHANES 2013 to 2016 is as follows (unpublished NHLBI tabulation): — Age 20 to 39 years, 8.5% (SE 1.0%) for males, 9.9% (SE 0.6%) for females. — Age 40 to 59 years, 11.4% (SE 1.4%) for males, 16.9% (SE 1.2%) for females. — Age 60 to 79 years, 13.6% (SE 1.7%) for males, 16.6% (SE 1.6%) for females. — Age ≥80 years, 12.5% (SE 2.7%) for males, 13.6% (SE 2.6%) for females. • Family history of premature angina, MI, angioplasty, or bypass surgery increases lifetime risk by ≈50% for both HD (from 8.9% to 13.7%) and CVD mortality (from 14.1% to 21%).88 • In the FHS, addition of a family history of premature CVD provided improved prognostic value over traditional risk factors.89 • Among people with a family history, CAC is a robust marker of ASCVD risk.90 • In premature ACS (age ≤55 years), a greater percentage of females (28%) than males (20%) have a family history of CAD (P=0.008). Compared with patients without a family history, patients with a family history of CAD have a higher prevalence of traditional CVD risk factors.91 • Among patients with STEMI in the NIS between 2003 and 2011, those with a family history of CAD were more likely to undergo coronary intervention and had lower in-hospital mortality than patients without a family history (OR, 0.45 [95% CI, 0.43–0.47]; P<0.001).92 • For the past 20 years, candidate gene studies have been conducted to identify the genetic variants underlying the heritability of CHD, Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 but very few have identified consistent, replicated, and independent genetic variants, and all have had small effect sizes. The total number of CAD-associated regions is 73, with 15 novel CAD associations related to atherosclerosis and traditional risk factors but also highlighting the importance of key biological process in the arterial wall.93 • Over the past decade, the application of GWASs to large cohorts of CHD case and control subjects has identified many consistent genetic variants associated with CHD. • The first GWAS identified the now most consistently replicated genetic marker for CHD and MI in European-derived populations, on chromosome 9p21.3.94 The frequency of the primary SNP is very common (50% of the white population is estimated to harbor 1 risk allele, and 23% harbors 2 risk alleles).95 — The 10-year HD risk for a 65-year-old male with 2 risk alleles at 9p21.3 and no other traditional risk factors is ≈13.2%, whereas a similar male with 0 alleles would have a 10-year risk of ≈9.2%. The 10-year HD risk for a 40-year-old female with 2 alleles and no other traditional risk factors is ≈2.4%, whereas a similar female with 0 alleles would have a 10-year risk of ≈1.7%.95 • The association of SNPs with incident CHD was investigated in a large multiethnic study of multiple cohorts in the United States (including NHANES, WHI, the Multiethnic Cohort Study, CHS, ARIC, CARDIA, HCHS/SOL, and SHS). SNPs, including in 9p21, APOE, and LPL, were associated with incident CHD in individuals of European ancestry but not African Americans. Effect sizes were greater for those ≤55 years of age and in females.96 • More recently, genetic studies of CHD have focused on the coding regions of the genome (exons) and have identified additional genes and SNPs for CHD, including loss-of-function mutations in the angiopoietin-like 4 (ANGPTL4) gene, which is an inhibitor of lipoprotein lipase. These mutations are associated with low plasma triglycerides and high HDL-C.97 • In a discovery analysis of common SNPs (minor allele frequency of >5%) on an exome array, 6 new loci associated with CAD were identified, including SNPs on the KCNJ13-GIGYF2, C2, MRVI1-CTR9, LRP1, SCARB1, and CETP genes.98 • In the DiscovEHR study, loss-of-function variants in the angiopoietin-like 3 gene (ANGPTL3) were less common in patients with CAD than in control subjects (0.33% versus 0.45%) and were March 5, 2019 e369 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Genetics and Family History Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 19 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al associated with 27% lower triglyceride levels, 9% lower LDL-C, and 4% lower HDL-C.99 • Protein-truncating variants at the CETP gene are associated with increased HDL-C and lower LDL-C and triglycerides. Compared with noncarriers, carriers of protein-truncating variants at CETP had a lower risk of CHD (OR, 0.70 [95% CI, 0.54–0.90]; P=5.1×10−3).100 • Using a network mendelian randomization analysis, a 1-unit longer genetically determined telomere length was associated with a lower risk of CHD in the CARDIoGRAM Consortium (OR, 0.79 [95% CI, 0.65–0.97; P=0.016) and the CARDIoGRAMplusC4D 1000 Genome Consortium (OR, 0.89 [95% CI, 0.79–1.00; P=0.052). Fasting insulin can partially mediate the association of telomere length with CHD, accounting for 18.4% of the effect of telomere length on CHD.101 • Whole-genome sequencing studies, which offer a deeper and more comprehensive coverage of the genome, have recently identified 13 variants with large effects on blood lipids, with 5 of these also being associated with CHD (PCSK9, APOA1, ANGPTL4, and LDLR).102 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Clinical Utility of Genetic Markers • Recent advances have demonstrated the utility of genetics in CAD risk prediction. In 48 421 individuals enrolled in the Malmo Diet and Cancer Study and 2 primary prevention trials (JUPITER, ASCOT) and 2 secondary prevention trials of lipidlowering (CARE, PROVE-IT TIMI22), a genetic risk score consisting of 27 variants of genetic risk for CAD improved risk prediction above models that incorporated traditional risk factors and family history.103 • In the Malmo Diet and Cancer Study, application of an additional 23 SNPs known to be associated with CAD resulted in greater discrimination and reclassification (both P<0.0001).104 In the FINRISK and FHS cohorts, with a sample size of 12 676 individuals, a genetic risk score incorporating 49 310 SNPs based on the CARDIoGRAMplusC4D Consortium data showed that the combination of genetic risk score with the FRS improved 10-year cardiac risk prediction, particularly in those ≥60 years of age.105 • In the MI-GENES trial of intermediate-risk patients, patient knowledge of their genetic risk score resulted in lower levels of LDL-C than a control group managed by conventional risk factors alone, which suggests the influence of genetic risk score in risk prevention.106 • Even in individuals with high genetic risk, prevention strategies have added benefit. For example, e370 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 19 in 4 studies across 55 685 participants, genetic and lifestyle factors were independently associated with CHD, but even in participants at high genetic risk, a favorable lifestyle was associated with a nearly 50% lower RR of CHD than was an unfavorable lifestyle.107 • Collectively, these results may suggest future roles for incorporation of genetic risk score in clinical practice and emphasize the need for traditional primary prevention measures even in patients with a high genetic risk. Global Burden (See Table 19-3 and Charts 19-10 and 19-11) • Globally, it is estimated that 153.5 million people live with IHD, and it is more prevalent in males than in females (86.5 and 67.0 million people, respectively). The number of people with IHD increased by 74.7% from 1990 to 2016, although the rate per 100 000 decreased 8.6% over the same time period (Table 19-3).108 • The GBD 2016 Study used statistical models and data on incidence, prevalence, case fatality, excess mortality, and cause-specific mortality to estimate disease burden for 315 diseases and injuries in 195 countries and territories.108 — IHD mortality rates exceed 275 per 100 000 in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and parts of the North Africa/Middle East region (Chart 19-10). — Eastern Europe and the North Africa/Middle East region have the highest prevalence rates of IHD in the world (Chart 19-11). Future Research Although the incidence of CHD has decreased over the past decade, it remains the leading cause of mortality in both the underdeveloped and developed world. However, more cases are expected to occur because of population aging, which makes prevention of CHD a continuing priority. Taking action to develop and fully implement strategies to significantly reduce CHD burden is likely to require new evidence and insights to understand what interventions and programs will be needed to achieve prevention targets, such as the 50×50×50 strategy, and to engage with diverse communities to develop and evaluate programs and across sectors.109 • More granularity of morbidity and mortality statistics is needed, ideally at the city level. Cities are becoming important geographic, political, and administrative units to implement CVD prevention Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 19 disparities originate and are maintained over the life course will be essential to design comprehensive strategies to improve CVD health in the coming years. • It is becoming increasingly important to understand influences on CHD risk across the life course, because it might have important implications for prevention of CHD by intervening in early years. Table 19-1.  Coronary Heart Disease Population Group Prevalence, CHD, 2013–2016 Age ≥20 y Prevalence, MI, 2013–2016 Age ≥20 y New and Recurrent MI and Fatal CHD, Age ≥35 y New and Recurrent MI, Age ≥35 y Mortality,* CHD, 2016 All Ages Mortality,* MI, 2016 All Ages Hospital Discharges: CHD, 2014 All Ages Both sexes 18 200 000 (6.7%) 8 400 000 (3.0%) 1 055 000 805 000 363 452 111 777 1 021 000 Males 9 400 000 (7.4%) 5 100 000 (4.0%) 610 000 470 000 210 156 (57.8%)† 64 713 (57.9%)† 649 000 Females Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 8 800 000 (6.2%) 3 300 000 (2.3%) 445 000 335 000 153 296 (42.2%)† 47 064 (42.1%)† 372 000 NH white males 7.7% 4.0% 520 000‡ … 167 036 51 594 … NH white females 6.1% 2.2% 370 000‡ … 119 996 36 664 … NH black males 7.2% 4.0% 90 000‡ … 21 900 6587 … NH black females 6.5% 2.2% 75 000‡ … 18 256 5750 … Hispanic males 6.0% 3.4% … … 13 696 4331 … Hispanic females 6.0% 2.0% … … 9878 3086 … NH Asian males 4.8% 2.4% … … 5262 1601§ … NH Asian females 3.2% 1.0% … … 3827 1197§ … … … … … 2069 606 … NH American Indian or Alaska Native CHD includes people who responded “yes” to at least 1 of the questions in “Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that you had coronary heart disease, angina or angina pectoris, heart attack, or myocardial infarction?” Those who answered “no” but were diagnosed with Rose angina are also included (the Rose questionnaire is only administered to survey participants >40 years of age). CHD indicates coronary heart disease; ellipses (…), data not available; MI, myocardial infarction; and NH, non-Hispanic. *Mortality for Hispanic, NH American Indian or Alaska Native, and NH Asian and Pacific Islander people should be interpreted with caution because of inconsistencies in reporting Hispanic origin or race on the death certificate compared with censuses, surveys, and birth certificates. Studies have shown underreporting on death certificates of American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander, and Hispanic decedents, as well as undercounts of these groups in censuses. †These percentages represent the portion of total CHD and MI mortality that is for males vs females. ‡Estimates include Hispanics and non-Hispanics. Estimates for whites include other nonblack races. §Includes Chinese, Filipino, Hawaiian, Japanese, and Other Asian or Pacific Islander. Sources: Prevalence: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013 to 2016 (National Center for Health Statistics [NCHS]) and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Percentages for racial/ethnic groups are age adjusted for Americans ≥20 years of age. Age-specific percentages are extrapolated to the 2016 US population estimates. These data are based on self-reports. Incidence: Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study (2005–2014), NHLBI. Mortality: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/NCHS, 2016 Mortality Multiple Cause-of-Death–United States. Mortality for NH Asians includes Pacific Islanders. Hospital discharges: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, Hospital Discharges, 2014 (data include those inpatients discharged alive, dead, or status unknown). Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e371 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES initiatives, such as evaluating and modeling the implementations of sugar levies or CVD prevention programs at the city level.110,111 • There are substantial gaps in our knowledge of the determinants of social disparities in the occurrence and outcomes of CHD that might have profound implications for prevention and health care. Crucially, a better understanding of how these Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 19 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Table 19-2.  Angina Pectoris* Prevalence, 2013–2016, Age ≥20 y Incidence of Stable AP, Age ≥45 y Hospital Discharges, 2014, All Ages Both sexes 9 400 000 (3.6%) 565 000 10 000 Males 4 300 000 (3.5%) 370 000 5000 Females Population Group 5 100 000 (3.7%) 195 000 5000 NH white males 3.8% … … NH white females 3.8% … … NH black males 3.6% … … NH black females 3.8% … … Hispanic males 2.6% … … Hispanic females 3.6% … … NH Asian or Pacific Islander males 2.0% … … NH Asian or Pacific Islander females 1.6% … … AP includes people who either answered “yes” to the question of ever having angina or AP or who were diagnosed with Rose angina (the Rose questionnaire is only administered to survey participants >40 years of age). AP indicates angina pectoris; ellipses (…), data not available; and NH, non-Hispanic. *AP is chest pain or discomfort that results from insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle. Stable AP is predictable chest pain on exertion or under mental or emotional stress. The incidence estimate is for AP without myocardial infarction. Sources: Prevalence: NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) 2013 to 2016 (National Center for Health Statistics [NCHS]) and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Percentages for racial/ethnic groups are age adjusted for US adults ≥20 years of age. Estimates from NHANES 2013 to 2016 (NCHS) were applied to 2016 population estimates (≥20 years of age). Incidence: AP uncomplicated by a myocardial infarction or with no myocardial infarction (Framingham Heart Study [the original cohort and the Offspring Cohort 1986–2009], NHLBI). Hospital discharges: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, Hospital Discharges, 2014; data include those inpatients discharged alive, dead, or status unknown. Table 19-3.  Global Burden of Ischemic Heart Disease and Trends108 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Both Sexes Combined Males Females Death (95% CI) Prevalence (95% CI) Death (95% CI) Prevalence (95% CI) Death (95% CI) Prevalence (95% CI) 9.5 (9.2 to 9.8) 153.5 (146.0 to 160.8) 5.1 (5.0 to 5.3) 86.5 (82.1 to 90.8) 4.4 (4.2 to 4.6) 67.0 (63.8 to 70.2) Percent change total number 1990 to 2016 55.0 (50.7 to 59.4) 74.7 (72.2 to 77.5) 63.9 (58.6 to 69.2) 75.2 (72.3 to 78.4) 45.7 (39.1 to 53.1) 74.0 (71.7 to 76.7) Percent change total number 2006 to 2016 19.0 (16.2 to 22.1) 24.5 (22.2 to 26.7) 21.8 (18.6 to 25.3) 23.8 (21.3 to 26.2) 16.0 (11.5 to 21.2) 25.3 (23.3 to 27.5) Rate per 100 000 149.7 (145.8 to 154.1) 2,270.2 (2158.4 to 2380.2) 182.8 (177.4 to 188.3) 2,730.8 (2594.2 to 2864.8) 121.7 (116.3 to 127.2) 1,861.9 (1771.8 to 1950.5) Percent change rate 2006 to 2016 −11.6 (−13.6 to −9.3) −3.8 (−5.6 to −2.0) −9.8 (−12.0 to −7.4) −5.4 (−7.3 to −3.5) −13.9 (−17.2 to −10.1) −2.3 (−3.9 to −0.5) Percent change rate 1990 to 2016 −26.2 (−28.2 to −24.2) −8.6 (−9.9 to −7.0) −23.6 (−25.8 to −21.4) −11.3 (−12.8 to −9.6) −29.8 (−32.9 to −26.3) −6.7 (−7.9 to −5.2) Total number (millions) e372 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 19 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 19-1. Prevalence of coronary heart disease by age and sex (NHANES, 2013–2016). NHANES indicates National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Source: National Center for Health Statistics and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 19-2. Prevalence of myocardial infarction by age and sex (NHANES, 2013–2016). Myocardial infarction includes people who answered “yes” to the question of ever having had a heart attack or myocardial infarction. NHANES indicates National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Source: National Center for Health Statistics and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e373 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 19 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 19-3. ”Ever told you had a heart attack (myocardial infarction)?” Age-adjusted prevalence by state, BRFSS Prevalence & Trends Data, 2016. BRFSS indicates Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System; GU, Guam; PR, Puerto Rico; and VI, Virgin Islands. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Population Health. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 19-4. ”Ever told you had angina or coronary heart disease?” Age-adjusted prevalence by state, BRFSS Prevalence & Trends Data, 2016. BRFSS indicates Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System; GU, Guam; PR, Puerto Rico; and VI, Virgin Islands. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Population Health. e374 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 19 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 19-5. Annual number of adults per 1000 having diagnosed heart attack or fatal CHD by age and sex (ARIC surveillance, 2005–2014 and CHS). These data include myocardial infarction and fatal CHD but not silent myocardial infarction. ARIC indicates Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities; CHD, coronary heart disease; and CHS, Cardiovascular Health Study. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 19-6. Incidence of heart attack or fatal CHD by age, sex, and race (ARIC Surveillance, 2005–2014). ARIC indicates Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities; CHD, coronary heart disease; and MI, myocardial infarction. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e375 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 19 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 19-7. Incidence of myocardial infarction by age, sex, and race (ARIC Surveillance, 2005–2014). ARIC indicates Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities. Source: Unpublished data from ARIC, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 19-8. Hospital discharges for coronary heart disease by sex (United States, 1997–2014). Hospital discharges include people discharged alive, dead, and “status unknown. ”Source: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. e376 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 19 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 19-9. Prevalence of angina pectoris by age and sex (NHANES, 2013–2016). Angina pectoris includes people who either answered “yes” to the question of ever having angina or angina pectoris or who were diagnosed with Rose angina. NHANES indicates National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Source: National Center for Health Statistics and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 19-10. Age-standardized global mortality rates of ischemic heart disease per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. Data derived from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.108 Printed with permission. Copyright © 2017, University of Washington. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e377 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 19 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 19-11. 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Kypridemos C, Collins B, McHale P, Bromley H, Parvulescu P, Capewell S, O’Flaherty M. Future cost-effectiveness and equity of the NHS Health Check cardiovascular disease prevention programme: microsimulation modelling using data from Liverpool, UK. PLoS Med. 2018;15:e1002573. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1002573 111. Huang Y, Pomeranz J, Wilde P, Capewell S, Gaziano T, O’Flaherty M, Kersh R, Whitsel L, Mozaffarian D, Micha R. Adoption and design of emerging dietary policies to improve cardiometabolic health in the US. Curr Atheroscler Rep. 2018;20:25. doi: 10.1007/ s11883-018-0726-x Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 e382 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 20 See Tables 20-1 and 20-2 and Charts 20-1 through 20-7 Click here to return to the Table of Contents Cardiomyopathy ICD-9 425; ICD-10 I42. 2016: Mortality—22 114. Any-mention mortality— 43 707. Using HCUP data for cardiomyopathy in 2014, there were 16 000 inpatient hospitalizations for which cardiomyopathy was the principal diagnosis and 966 000 where it was included among all-listed diagnoses (NHLBI unpublished tabulation). Abbreviations Used in Chapter 20 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 ACEI ACR AF AHA ARIC BMI BNP BP CAD CARDIA CHD CHS CI CKD CRP CVD DCM DM ED EF FHS GBD GWAS GWTG HbA1c HCM HCUP HD Health ABC HF HR ICD-9 ICD-10 IHD INTERMACS LV LVAD LVEF LVH MESA MI angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor albumin-to-creatinine ratio atrial fibrillation American Heart Association Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study body mass index B-type natriuretic peptide blood pressure coronary artery disease Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults Study coronary heart disease Cardiovascular Health Study confidence interval chronic kidney disease C-reactive protein cardiovascular disease dilated cardiomyopathy diabetes mellitus emergency department ejection fraction Framingham Heart Study Global Burden of Disease genome-wide association study Get With The Guidelines hemoglobin A1c (glycosylated hemoglobin) hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project heart disease Health, Aging, and Body Composition heart failure hazard ratio International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision ischemic heart disease Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support left ventricular left ventricular assist device left ventricular ejection fraction left ventricular hypertrophy Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis myocardial infarction (Continued ) Abbreviations Used in Chapter 20 Continued MRI NAMCS NCHS NH NHAMCS NHANES NHLBI NIS OR PA PAR PPCM PVC QALY RR SBP SCD SES CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES 20. CARDIOMYOPATHY AND HEART FAILURE magnetic resonance imaging National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey National Center for Health Statistics non-Hispanic National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample odds ratio physical activity population attributable risk peripartum cardiomyopathy premature ventricular contraction quality-adjusted life-year relative risk systolic blood pressure sudden cardiac death socioeconomic status Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy • Approximately 1 in 500 individuals have unexplained LVH, of whom 20% to 30% are likely to have a sarcomere mutation that suggests clinically expressed HCM; however, not all people with sarcomere mutations manifest clinical HCM because of incomplete penetrance, even among members of the same family (see Family History and Genetics for more details).1 • The Sarcomeric Human Cardiomyopathy Registry studied 4591 HCM patients, contributing >24 000 person-years of follow-up, and found that the mortality risk of patients with HCM is ≈3-fold higher than that of similarly aged individuals in the US general population. Risk for adverse events (ie, any ventricular arrhythmia, HF, AF, stroke, or death) was highest in patients diagnosed before age 40 years versus after age 60 years (77% [95% CI, 72%–80%] versus 32% [95% CI, 29%–36%] cumulative incidence). Adverse events were also 2-fold higher in patients with versus without sarcomere mutations. AF and HF accounted for a substantial proportion of the adverse events, despite not typically manifesting until years after initial diagnosis.2 Dilated Cardiomyopathy • Commonly recognized causes of chronic DCM are mutations in a diverse group of genes that are inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion with age-dependent penetrance and variable clinical expression (see Family History and Genetics for more details). Other causes of DCM of variable chronicity and reversibility include cardiomyopathies that can develop after an identifiable exposure such as tachyarrhythmia, stress, neurohormonal disorder, alcoholism, chemotherapy, infection, or pregnancy (see Peripartum Cardiomyopathy).3 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  March 5, 2019 e383 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al • The annual incidence of chronic idiopathic DCM has been reported as between 5 and 8 cases per 100 000, although these estimates could be low because of underrecognition, especially in light of prevalent asymptomatic LV dysfunction observed in community studies (see LV Function).4 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Peripartum Cardiomyopathy • Data from the NIS databases indicate that the incidence of PPCM increased between 2004 and 2011 from 8.5 to 11.8 per 10 000 live births (Ptrend<0.001), likely related to rising average maternal age and prevalence of PPCM risk factors such as obesity, hypertension, pregnancy-related hypertension, and DM.5 • The NIS data also show that maternal age has increased in all racial/ethnic groups, except Hispanics and Asians/Pacific Islanders, and across all census regions in the United States. When stratifying by race/ethnicity, incidence of PPCM was lowest in Hispanics and highest in African Americans. When stratifying by region, incidence was lowest in the West (6.5 [95% CI, 6.3–6.7]) and highest in the South (13.1 [95% CI, 12.9–13.1]).5 • In females diagnosed with PPCM, data from a prospective cohort indicate that 13% of females had major events (death, cardiac transplantation, or implantation of an LVAD) or persistent severe cardiomyopathy at 12 months. Black females had worse LV dysfunction at presentation and at 6 and 12 months postpartum than nonblack females.6 Youth • Since 1996, the NHLBI-sponsored Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Registry has collected data on children with newly diagnosed cardiomyopathy in New England and the central Southwest (Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas).7 — The overall incidence of cardiomyopathy is 1.13 cases per 100 000 among children <18 years of age. — Among children <1 year of age, the incidence is 8.34, and among children 1 to 18 years of age, it is 0.70 per 100 000. — The annual incidence is higher in black children than in white children, in boys than in girls, and in New England (1.44 per 100 000) than in the central Southwest (0.98 per 100 000). • The estimated annual incidence of HCM in children was 4.7 per 1 million children, with higher incidence in New England than in the central Southwest region and in boys than in girls.8 Longterm outcomes of children with HCM suggest e384 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 20 that 9% progress to HF and 12% to SCD.9 See Chapter 16 (Disorders of Heart Rhythm) for statistics regarding sudden death in HCM. • The estimated annual incidence of DCM in children <18 years of age is 0.57 per 100 000 overall, with higher incidence in boys than girls (0.66 versus 0.47 cases per 100 000, respectively) and blacks than whites (0.98 versus 0.46 cases per 100 000, respectively). The most commonly recognized causes of DCM were myocarditis (46%) and neuromuscular disease (26%).10 The 5-year incidence rate of SCD among children with DCM is 3%.11 • Data from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study cohort of 14 358 survivors of childhood or adolescent cancers show that these individuals are at 6-fold increased risk for future HF,12 usually preceded by asymptomatic cardiomyopathy. This risk is especially pronounced for individuals who were treated with chest radiation or anthracycline chemotherapy and persists up to 30 years after the original cancer diagnosis. Global Burden of Cardiomyopathy (See Table 20-1 and Charts 20-1 through 20-3) • Chart 20-1 shows the incidence of PPCM globally.13 • Between 1990 and 2016, the global number of deaths attributable to cardiomyopathy and myocarditis decreased 27.3%, and the age-adjusted death rate is 5.2 per 100 00014 (Table 20-1). • The GBD 2016 Study used statistical models and data on incidence, prevalence, case fatality, excess mortality, and cause-specific mortality to estimate disease burden for 315 diseases and injuries in 195 countries and territories.14 — The highest mortality rates attributed to cardiomyopathy and myocarditis were in Central and Eastern Europe (Chart 20-2). — The prevalence of cardiomyopathy and myocarditis was highest in Central and Eastern Europe (Chart 20-3). Heart Failure ICD-9 428; ICD-10 I50. 2016: Mortality—78 356. Any-mention mortality— 336 732. 2014: Hospital discharges—900 000. Prevalence (See Table 20-2 and Chart 20-4) • On the basis of data from NHANES 2013 to 2016, an estimated 6.2 million Americans ≥20 years of age had HF (Chart 20-4). This represents an increase from an estimated 5.7 million US adults with HF based on NHANES 2009 to 2012 (NHLBI unpublished tabulation). Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Incidence (See Table 20-2 and Chart 20-5) • Data from the NHLBI-sponsored Chicago Heart Association Detection Project in Industry, ARIC, and CHS cohorts indicate that HF incidence approaches 21 per 1000 population after 65 years of age.16 • Data from Kaiser Permanente indicated an increase in the incidence of HF among the elderly and improved HF survival, resulting in increased HF prevalence, with both trends being more pronounced in males.17 • Data from Olmsted County, MN, indicate that the age- and sex-adjusted incidence of HF declined substantially, from 315.8 per 100 000 in 2000 to 219.3 per 100 000 in 2010, with a greater rate reduction for HF with reduced EF (−45.1% [95% CI, −33.0% to −55.0%]) than for HF with preserved EF (−27.9% [95% CI, −12.9% to −40.3%]).18 • In the CARDIA study, HF before 50 years of age was more common among blacks than whites. Hypertension, obesity, and systolic dysfunction were important risk factors that may be targets for prevention.19 • Data from the 2005 to 2014 community surveillance component of the ARIC study indicate that rates of hospitalizations for HF are increasing over time, apparently driven by rises in HF with preserved EF. Overall events included 50% HF with reduced EF and 39% HF with preserved EF, where the former was more common in black males and white males and the latter was most common in white females. Age-adjusted rates of HF hospitalization were highest in blacks (38 per 1000 black males, 31 per 1000 black females).20 • In MESA, African Americans had the highest risk of developing HF, followed by Hispanic, white, and Chinese Americans (4.6, 3.5, 2.4, and 1.0 per 1000 person-years, respectively). This higher risk reflected differences in the prevalence of hypertension, DM, and low SES.21 African Americans had the highest proportion of incident HF not preceded by clinical MI (75%).21 Lifetime Risk • Because most forms of HF tend to present in older age, and the population is aging, lifetime risk for HF in the community is high. Data from Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 the NHLBI-sponsored Chicago Heart Association Detection Project in Industry, ARIC, and CHS cohorts indicated the following16: — Overall, at age 45 years through age 95 years, lifetime risks for HF were high (20%–45%). — Lifetime risks for HF were 30% to 42% in white males, 20% to 29% in black males, 32% to 39% in white females, and 24% to 46% in black females. The lower lifetime risk in black males appears likely to be attributable to competing risks. — Lifetime risk for HF was higher with higher BP and BMI at all ages. — The lifetime risk of HF occurring for people with BMI ≥30 kg/m2 was approximately double that of those with BMI <25 kg/m2. — The lifetime risk of HF occurring for people with BP >160/90 mm Hg was 1.6 times that of those with BP <120/90 mm Hg. Risk Factors • Traditional risk factors for HF are common in the US adult population. Data from NHANES indicate that at least 1 HF risk factor is present in up to one-third of the US adult population.22 • Traditional factors account for a considerable proportion of HF risk. Data from Olmstead County, MN, indicate that CHD, hypertension, DM, obesity, and smoking are responsible for 52% of incident HF cases in the population, with ORs or RRs and their PARs as follows23: CHD OR, 3.1 and overall PAR, 20% (highest in males, 23% versus 16% in females); cigarette smoking RR, 1.4 and PAR, 14%; hypertension RR, 1.4 and PAR, 20% (highest in females, 28% versus 13% in males); obesity RR, 2.0 and PAR, 12%; DM OR, 2.7 and PAR, 12%. • Racial disparities in risks for HF persist, as shown in the Health ABC Study, a US cohort of 2934 adults aged 70 to 79 years followed up for 7 years.24 Among blacks, a greater proportion of HF risk (68% versus 49% among whites) was attributable to modifiable risk factors, including elevated SBP, elevated fasting glucose level, CHD, LVH, and smoking. LVH was 3-fold more prevalent in blacks than in whites. CHD (PAR, 23.9% for white participants, 29.5% for black participants) and uncontrolled BP (PAR, 21.3% for white participants, 30.1% for black participants) had the highest PARs in both races.24 Hispanics carry a predominance of HF risk factors and healthcare disparities, which suggests a relatively elevated HF risk in this population as well.25 • Risk factors appear to differ by HF subtype. As a group, patients with HF with preserved March 5, 2019 e385 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES • Projections show that the prevalence of HF will increase 46% from 2012 to 2030, resulting in >8 million people ≥18 years of age with HF. Additionally, the total percentage of the population with HF is predicted to increase from 2.42% in 2012 to 2.97% in 2030.15 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 20 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al • • • • Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 e386 EF are older, are more likely to be female, and have greater prevalence of hypertension, obesity, and anemia than those with HF with reduced EF.26 Dietary and lifestyle factors also impact HF risk. Among 20 900 male physicians in the Physicians’ Health Study, the lifetime risk of HF was higher in males with hypertension, whereas healthy lifestyle factors (normal weight, not smoking, regular PA, moderate alcohol intake, consumption of breakfast cereals, and consumption of fruits and vegetables) were related to lower risk of HF.26a In the ARIC study, greater adherence to the AHA’s Life’s Simple 7 guidelines (better profiles in smoking, BMI, PA, diet, cholesterol, BP, and glucose) was associated with a lower lifetime risk of HF, as well as more optimal echocardiographic parameters of cardiac structure and function.27 Multiple nontraditional risk factors for HF have been identified. — In the NHLBI-sponsored FHS, circulating BNP, urinary ACR, elevated serum γ-glutamyl transferase, and higher levels of hematocrit were identified as risk factors for incident HF.28–30 Circulating concentrations of resistin were also associated with incident HF independent of prevalent coronary disease, obesity, insulin resistance, and inflammation.31 Circulating adiponectin concentrations were also related to incident HF, with a J-shaped relationship.32 Inflammatory markers (interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α), serum albumin levels, and cigarette smoking exposure additionally were associated with increased HF risk.33–35 — In the CHS, baseline cardiac high-sensitivity troponin and changes in high-sensitivity troponin levels were significantly associated with incident HF.36 Conversely, circulating individual and total omega-3 fatty acid concentrations were associated with lower incidence of HF.37 — In the ARIC study, white blood cell count, CRP, albuminuria, HbA1c among individuals without DM, cardiac troponin, PVCs, and socioeconomic position over the life course were all identified as risk factors for HF.38–43 — In MESA, plasma N-terminal pro-BNP provided incremental prognostic information beyond the traditional risk factors and the MRI-determined LV mass index for incident symptomatic HF.44 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 20 LV Function • Measures of impaired systolic or diastolic LV function are common precursors to clinical HF. — In the FHS, the prevalence of asymptomatic LV systolic dysfunction was 5% and diastolic dysfunction was 36%. LV systolic and diastolic dysfunction were associated with increased risk of incident HF. Measures of major organ system dysfunction (higher serum creatinine, lower ratios of forced expiratory volume in 1 second to forced vital capacity, and lower hemoglobin concentrations) were also associated with an adjusted increased risk of newonset HF.45 — In Olmsted County, MN, diastolic dysfunction (HR, 1.81 [95% CI, 1.01–3.48]) was observed to progress with advancing age and was associated with an increased risk of incident clinical HF during 6 years of subsequent follow-up after adjustment for age, hypertension, DM, and CAD.46 — With respect to variation by race/ethnicity, presence of asymptomatic LV systolic dysfunction in MESA was higher in African Americans than in whites, Chinese, and Hispanics (1.7% overall and 2.7% in blacks). After 9 years of follow-up, asymptomaic LV dysfunction was associated with increased risk of overt HF (HR, 8.69 [95% CI, 4.89–15.45]), as well as CVD and all-cause mortality.47 — In the Echocardiographic Study of Hispanic/ Latinos, more than half (49.7%) of middleaged or older Hispanics had some form of cardiac dysfunction (systolic, diastolic, or both), although fewer than 1 in 20 Hispanic/ Latinos had symptomatic or clinically recognized HF.48 • LV function is variably abnormal in the setting of clinically overt HF. — GWTG–HF data from 2005 to 2010 indicate that of 110 621 patients hospitalized with HF, half had a reduced EF (<40%), 14% had an EF that was ≥40% and <50%, and 36% had an EF of ≥50%.26 — Data collected between 1985 and 2014 from 12  857 person-observations in the FHS showed that the frequency of HF with reduced EF (EF <40%) decreased over time, whereas HF with mid-range EF (40% to <50%) remained stable, and HF with preserved EF (EF ≥50%) increased over time. These findings appeared attributable to trends in risk factors, especially a Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Hospital Discharges/Ambulatory Care Visits (See Table 20-2 and Chart 20-6) • Hospital discharges for HF (including discharged alive, dead, and status unknown) are shown for the United States (1997–2014) by sex in Chart 20-6. Discharges for HF decreased from 2004 to 2014, with principal diagnosis discharges of 1 042 000 and 900 000, respectively (NCHS, NHLBI unpublished tabulation).50 • In 2015, there were 2 671 000 physician office visits with a primary diagnosis of HF (NAMCS, NHLBI unpublished tabulation).51 In 2015, there were 481 000 ED visits for HF (NHAMCS, NHLBI unpublished tabulation).52 • Among 1077 patients with HF in Olmsted County, MN, hospitalizations were common after HF diagnosis, with 83% patients hospitalized at least once and 43% hospitalized at least 4 times. More than one-half of all hospitalizations were related to noncardiovascular causes.53 • Among Medicare beneficiaries, the overall HF hospitalization rate declined substantially from 1998 to 2008 but at a lower rate for black males,54 and the temporal trend findings were uneven across states. • In the GWTG–HF Registry, only one-tenth of eligible HF patients received cardiac rehabilitation referral at discharge after hospitalization for HF.55 • Among Medicare part D coverage beneficiaries, HF medication adherence (ACEI/angiotensin receptor blocker, β-blockers, and diuretic agents) after HF hospitalization discharge decreased over 2 to 4 months after discharge, followed by a plateau over the subsequent year for all 3 medication classes.56 • Rates of HF rehospitalization or cardiovascular death were greatest for those previously hospitalized for HF.57 • Although Hispanic patients hospitalized with HF were significantly younger than NH whites, the prevalence of DM, hypertension, and overweight/obesity was higher among them. In multivariate analysis, a 45% lower in-hospital mortality risk was observed among Hispanics with HF with preserved EF compared with NH whites but not among those with HF with reduced EF.58 • On the basis of data from the community surveillance component of the ARIC study of the NHLBI59: — The average incidence of hospitalized HF for those aged ≥55 years was 11.6 per 1000 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 people per year; incidence of recurrent hospitalized HF was 6.6 per 1000 people per year. — Age-adjusted annual hospitalized HF incidence was highest for black males (15.7 per 1000), followed by black females (13.3 per 1000), white males (12.3 per 1000), and white females (9.9 per 1000). — Of incident hospitalized HF events, 53% had HF with reduced EF and 47% had preserved EF. Black males had the highest proportion of hospitalized HF with reduced EF (70%); white females had the highest proportion of hospitalized HF with preserved EF (59%). — Age-adjusted 28-day and 1-year case fatality after hospitalized HF was 10.4% and 29.5%, respectively, and did not differ by race or sex. • Data from the Health and Retirement Study from 1998 to 2014 show racial/ethnic differences in hospitalization trajectories over 24 months after HF diagnosis.60 Compared with NH males, Hispanic males have declines in hospitalization after initial diagnosis but then increases in hospitalizations in later stages of disease. Among females, compared with whites, blacks had significantly more hospitalizations throughout the follow-up period. • Data from Olmsted County, MN, indicate that among those with HF, hospitalizations were particularly common among males and did not differ by HF with reduced EF versus preserved EF, with 63% of hospitalizations for noncardiovascular causes. Among those with HF, hospitalization rates for cardiovascular causes did not change over time, whereas those for noncardiovascular causes increased from 2000 to 2010.18 Mortality (See Table 20-2) • Survival after the onset of HF in older adults has improved, as indicated by data from Kaiser Permanente17; however, improvements in HF survival have not been even across all demographics. Among Medicare beneficiaries, the overall 1-year HF mortality rate declined slightly from 1998 to 2008 but remained high at 29.6%, and rates of decline were uneven across states.61,61a In the NHLBI’s ARIC study, the 30-day, 1-year, and 5-year case fatality rates after hospitalization for HF were 10.4%, 22%, and 42.3%, respectively, and blacks had a greater 5-year case fatality rate than whites (P<0.05).62 March 5, 2019 e387 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES decrease in prevalent CHD among people with HF.49 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 20 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • Observed mortality declines have been primarily attributed to evidence-based approaches to treat HF risk factors and the implementation of ACEIs, β-blockers, coronary revascularization, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapies.63 Contemporary evidence from the GWTG–HF registry suggests that ≈47% of individuals admitted to the hospital with HF should have had initiation of ≥1 new medication on discharge; ≈24% need to start ≥1 new medication and ≈14% need to start ≥3 new medications to be in compliance with current guidelines.64 • In a large Swedish registry of patients with HF with preserved EF, statins improved 1-year cardiovascular hospitalization, mortality, and cardiovascular mortality.65 Accordingly, 5-year survival of HF diagnosis after an MI in Olmstead County, MN, improved in 2001 to 2010 versus 1990 to 2000, from 54% to 61%.66 • Some data suggest that improvements in survival could be leveling off over time. Data from the Rochester Epidemiology Project in Olmsted County, MN, showed improved survival after HF diagnosis between 1979 and 200067; however, 5-year mortality did not decline from 2000 to 2010 and remained high at ≈50% (52.6% overall; 24.4% for 60-year-olds and 54.4% for 80-year-olds), Importantly, mortality was more frequently ascribed to noncardiovascular causes (54.3%), and the risk of noncardiovascular death was greater in HF with preserved EF than in HF with reduced EF.18 • Given improvements in HF survival overall, the number of individuals carrying a diagnosis of HF at death has increased. Mortality associated with HF is substantial, such that 1 in 8 deaths has HF mentioned on the death certificate (NCHS, NHLBI unpublished tabulation).68 • In 2016, HF was the underlying cause in 78  356 deaths (35  424 males and 42  932 females).68 Table  20-2 shows the numbers of these deaths that were coded for HF as the underlying cause. • The number of underlying cause of deaths attributable to HF was 27.7% higher in 2015 (75 251) than it was in 2005 (58 933) (NCHS, NHLBI unpublished tabulation). • In 2015, the overall any-mention age-adjusted death rate for HF was 87.9 per 100 000, with variation across racial/ethnic groups: in males, the rates were 107.4 for NH whites, 112.6 for NH blacks, 47.0 for NH Asians or Pacific Islanders, 100.9 for NH American Indians or Alaska Natives, and 67.5 for Hispanics; in females, the respective rates were 79.6 for NH whites, 83.9 for NH e388 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 20 blacks, 33.3 for NH Asians or Pacific Islanders, 75.0 for NH American Indians or Alaska Natives, and 48.8 for Hispanics.68 Cost The overall cost of HF continues to rise. See Chapter 26 (Economic Cost of Cardiovascular Disease) for further statistics. • In 2012, total cost for HF was estimated to be $30.7 billion (2010$), of which over twothirds was attributable to direct medical costs.15 Projections suggest that by 2030, the total cost of HF will increase by 127%, to $69.8 billion, amounting to ≈$244 for every US adult.15 • Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators could be cost-effective in the guideline-recommended groups of individuals with HF with reduced EF; however, the benefit might not be as great in those with high overall mortality risk (eg, age ≥75 years, New York Heart Association functional class III, LVEF ≤20%, BNP ≥700 pg/mL, SBP ≤120 mm Hg, AF, DM, chronic lung disease, and CKD).69,70 • The costs associated with treating HF comorbidities and HF exacerbations in youths are significant, totaling nearly $1 billion in inpatient costs, and may be rising. The associated cost burden of HF is anticipated to constitute a large portion of total pediatric healthcare costs.71 Open Heart Transplantation and Assist Device Placement in the United States (See Chart 20-7) From September 1987 to December 2012, 40 253 people were waiting for heart transplants, with a median survival of 2.3 years; 26 943 received transplants, with median survival of 9.5 years. Life-years saved were 465  296; life-years saved per patient were 5.0. • The 7th INTERMACS report of >15 000 LVAD implantations from June 2006 to December 2014 revealed 80% survival at 1 year and 70% at 2 years.72 • The number of patients receiving LVADs increased from 98 in 2006 to 2423 in 2014. • The proportion of LVADs as destination therapy increased from 14.7% in 2006 to 2007 to 19.6% in 2008 to 2010, 41.6% in 2011 to 2013, and 45.7% in 201472 (Chart 20-7). • The NIS reported 2038 LVAD implantations from 2005 to 2011, with 127 in 2005 and increasing to 506 procedures in 2011.73 • In-hospital mortality with LVAD implantation decreased significantly from 47.2% in 2005 to 12.7% in 2011. An inflection point was seen with a sharp rise in LVAD implantation Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al LVAD and Open Heart Transplantation Disparities • The 7th INTERMACS report did not specifically address the influence of race or ethnicity on mortality after LVAD procedures but did report that a higher mortality was seen in females (HR, 1.16; P=0.005).72 • In the United Network for Organ Sharing Database of 18 085 patients who had open heart Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 transplantation performed at 102 centers, blacks had a higher adjusted 1-year mortality, particularly at poor-performing centers (observed-toexpected mortality ratio >1.2; OR, 1.37 [95% CI, 1.12–1.69]; P=0.002).79 Compared with whites and Hispanics, a higher proportion of blacks were treated at centers with higher than expected mortality, which persisted after adjustment for insurance type and education level. Family History and Genetics • HCM and familial DCM are the most common mendelian cardiomyopathies, with autosomal dominant or recessive transmission, in addition to X-linked and mitochondrial inheritance. • Familial DCM accounts for up to 50% of cases of DCM, with a prevalence of 1 in 2500, but is likely underestimated.80 Familial DCM often displays an age-dependent penetrance.81 Up to 40% of cases have an identifiable genetic cause.80 • Given the heterogeneous nature of the underlying genetics, manifestation of the disease is highly variable, even in cases for which the causal mutation has been identified.82 Variants in the β-myosin heavy chain gene (MYH7) were some of the earliest to be associated with familial HCM,83,84 with >30 other genes implicated since, each accounting for <5% of cases, as reviewed elsewhere.81,85,86 The considerable variability in the penetrance and pathogenicity of specific mutations makes clinical interpretation of sequence data particularly challenging. • Missense and truncating variants in the Titin gene have been linked to autosomal dominant cardiomyopathy,87 as well as to DCM, with incomplete penetrance in the general population.87 Analysis of sequence data in 7855 cardiomyopathy case subjects and >60 000 control subjects revealed the variance in penetrance of putative disease variants, which further highlights the challenges in clinical interpretation of variation in mendelian disease genes.88 • Several GWASs have been conducted to identify common variations associated with cardiomyopathy and HF in the general population, albeit with modest results,81,84 highlighting a small number of putative loci, including HSPB789–91 and CACNB4.92 Given the heterogeneous multifactorial nature of common HF, identification of causal genetic loci remains a challenge. • Genetic variation within subjects with HF may determine outcomes, with a locus on chromosome 5q22 associated with mortality in HF patients.93 A large meta-analysis of >73 000 subjects identified March 5, 2019 e389 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 and decrease in the in-hospital mortality rate in 2008. Average hospital length of stay decreased from the pulsatile LVAD (pre-2008) to the continuous-flow LVAD (2008–2011) eras.74 The mean cost of LVAD-related hospitalization increased from $194 380 in 2005 to $234 808 in 2011.75 • In a meta-analysis of 8 studies (7957 patients total) comparing mortality rates in patients treated with heart transplantation versus bridgeto-transplantation LVAD or LVAD as destination therapy, there was no difference in late (>6 months) all-cause mortality between heart transplantation and LVAD (pooled OR, 0.91 [95% CI, 0.62–1.32] for transplantation versus bridge-totransplantation LVAD; pooled OR, 1.49 [95% CI, 0.48–4.66] for transplantation versus destination therapy LVAD).76 • In a Markov model analysis, compared with nonbridged heart transplant recipients (who did not receive an LVAD bridge), receiving a bridgeto-transplantation LVAD increased survival, with greater associated cost (range, $84 964 per life-year to $119 574 per life-year for high-risk and low-risk patients, respectively). Open heart transplantation increased life expectancy and was cost-effective (8.5 years with <$100 000 per QALY relative to medical therapy), but LVAD either for bridge to transplantation (12.3 years at $226 000 per QALY) or as destination therapy (4.4 years at $202 000 per QALY) was not cost-effective.77 • Elevated LVAD index admission costs could be related to procurement costs and length of stay. Hospital readmissions also contribute significantly to overall cost of LVAD therapy: with continuous-flow LVAD, 44% of patients were readmitted within 30 days of discharge, with a median cost of $7546. The most common causes of readmission were gastrointestinal bleeding, infection, and stroke, with device malfunction and arrhythmias the most costly causes of readmission. There was no difference in survival between patients who were and were not readmitted, although median follow-up was only 11 months.78 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 20 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al 52 loci associated with myocardial mass.94 The clinical utility of genetic testing for variants associated with common HF and related phenotypes remains unclear. • HCM is a monogenic disorder with primarily autosomal dominant inheritance and is caused by one of hundreds of mutations in up to 18 genes that primarily encode components of the sarcomere, with mutations in MYH7 and cardiac myosinbinding protein C (MYBPC3) being the most common, with each having 40 HCM cases attributed to it.95 A mutation is identifiable in 50% to 75% of familial HCM cases. • Clinical genetic testing is recommended for patients with DCM with significant conduction system disease or a family history of SCD, as well as in patients with a strong clinical index of suspicion for HCM. It can be considered in other forms of DCM and restrictive cardiomyopathy and in LV noncompaction.96 • Genetic testing is also recommended in family members of patients with DCM, HCM, restrictive cardiomyopathy, and LV noncompaction.96 Global Burden of HF Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • HF is common throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Forty-four percent of patients with newly diagnosed CVD have HF, whereas only 10% have CAD.97 Common causes include nonischemic cardiomyopathies, rheumatic HD, congenital HD, hypertensive HD, and endomyocardial fibrosis; IHD remains relatively uncommon. HF strikes individuals in sub-Saharan Africa at a much younger age than in the United States and Europe.98 • The prevalence estimates for HF across Asia range from 1.26% to 6.7%. Rheumatic HD is a major e390 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 20 contributor to HF in certain parts of South Asia, such as India, but recently, trends toward an ischemic cause for HF have been observed in Asia, such as in China and Japan.99 • Ischemic HF prevalence in 2010 was highest (>5 per 1000) in high-income North America, Oceania, and Eastern Europe. In particular, HF prevalence in 2010 was highest in Oceania (4.53 [95% CI, 3.19–6.29] per 1000 in females; 5.22 [95% CI, 3.84–7.08] per 1000 in males), followed by high-income North America and North Africa/ Middle East. HF prevalence was lowest in west sub-Saharan Africa (0.74 [95% CI, 0.58–0.98] per 1000 in males and 0.57 [96% CI, 0.44–0.76] per 1000 in females).100 HF made the largest contribution to age-standardized years lived with disability among males in high-income North America, Oceania, Eastern and Western Europe, southern Latin America, and Central Asia.100 • HF risk factors vary substantially across world regions, with hypertension being highly associated with HF in all regions but most commonly in Latin America, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, and sub-Saharan Africa, and with a minimal association of IHD with HF in sub-Saharan Africa.101 IHD prevalence among HF patients is highest in Europe and North America but rare in subSaharan Africa, whereas hypertension prevalence among HF patients was highest in Eastern Europe and sub-Saharan Africa; valvular and rheumatic HD prevalence among HF patients was highest in East Asia and Asia-Pacific countries.101 Follow-up from a multiethnic cohort composed of individuals from low- to middle-income countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and South America will provide additional data regarding the global burden of HF.102 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 20 Both Sexes Combined Males Females Death (95% CI) Prevalence (95% CI) Death (95% CI) Prevalence (95% CI) Death (95% CI) Prevalence (95% CI) Total number (millions) 0.3 (0.3 to 0.4) 6.1 (5.6 to 6.7) 0.2 (0.2 to 0.2) 2.8 (2.5 to 3.0) 0.1 (0.1 to 0.2) 3.4 (3.1 to 3.7) Percent change total number 2006 to 2016 13.1 (5.1 to 23.9) 19.8 (18.0 to 21.6) 12.0 (1.3 to 25.3) 21.4 (19.1 to 23.7) 14.7 (5.2 to 27.1) 18.6 (16.5 to 20.7) Percent change total number 1990 to 2016 46.1 (32.1 to 69.7) 36.5 (33.5 to 39.4) 52.5 (35.1 to 78.2) 37.6 (33.7 to 41.2) 38.6 (22.1 to 70.7) 35.5 (32.2 to 38.7) 5.2 (4.3 to 5.7) 88.9 (81.2 to 98.1) 6.3 (5.1 to 7.0) 84.9 (77.2 to 94.3) 4.1 (3.2 to 4.6) 92.2 (84.6 to 101.2) Percent change rate 1990 to 2016 −27.3 (−34.8 to −10.9) −24.1 (−25.8 to −22.3) −24.1 (−32.9 to −5.8) −24.4 (−26.5 to −22.3) −31.4 (−40.2 to −12.0) −23.1 (−24.9 to −21.1) Percent change rate 2006 to 2016 −13.0 (−19.0 to −4.7) −4.7 (−5.9 to −3.4) −12.5 (−20.0 to −3.0) −3.8 (−5.6 to −2.1) −13.5 (−20.6 to −4.0) −4.8 (−6.2 to −3.2) Rate per 100 000 Table 20-2.  Heart Failure Prevalence, 2013– 2016, Age ≥20 y Incidence, 2014, Age ≥55 y Mortality, 2016, All Ages* Hospital Discharge, 2014, All Ages Cost, 2012† Both sexes 6 200 000 (2.2%) 1 000 000 78 356 900 000 $30.7 billion Males 3 000 000 (2.4%) 495 000 35 424 (45.2%)‡ 462 000 … Females 3 200 000 (2.1%) 505 000 42 932 (54.8%)‡ 438 000 … NH white males 2.2% 430 000§ 29 155 … … NH white females 1.9% 425 000§ 35 526 … … NH black males 3.5% 65 000§ 3777 … … NH black females 3.9% 80 000§ 4584 … … Hispanic males 2.5% … 1721 … … Hispanic females 2.1% … 1905 … … NH Asian males 1.7% … 561‖ … … NH Asian females 0.7% … 715‖ … … … … 262 … … Population Group Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 NH American Indian or Alaska Native Heart failure includes people who answered “yes” to the question of ever having congestive heart failure. Ellipses (…) indicate data not available; and NH, non-Hispanic. *Mortality data for Hispanic, NH American Indian or Alaska Native, and NH Asian and Pacific Islander people should be interpreted with caution because of inconsistencies in reporting Hispanic origin or race on the death certificate compared with censuses, surveys, and birth certificates. Studies have shown underreporting on death certificates of American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander, and Hispanic decedents, as well as undercounts of these groups in censuses. †Cost data are from Heidenreich et al.15 ‡These percentages represent the portion of total mortality attributable to heart failure that is for males vs females. §Estimates for whites include other nonblack races. ‖Includes Chinese, Filipino, Hawaiian, Japanese, and Other Asian or Pacific Islander. Sources: Prevalence: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013 to 2016 (National Center for Health Statistics [NCHS]) and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Percentages are age adjusted for Americans ≥20 years of age. Age-specific percentages are extrapolated to the 2016 US population estimates. These data are based on self-reports. Incidence: Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study Community Surveillance, 2005 to 2014 from the NHLBI. Mortality: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/NCHS, 2016 Mortality Multiple Cause-of-Death–United States. Mortality for NH Asians includes Pacific Islanders. Hospital discharges: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, Hospital Discharges, 2014 (data include those inpatients discharged alive, dead, or status unknown). Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e391 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Table 20-1.  Global Prevalence and Mortality of Cardiomyopathy and Myocarditis52 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 20 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 20-1. Incidence of peripartum cardiomyopathy. Adapted from Blauwet et al103 with permission from BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. Copyright © 2011, BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and the British Cardiovascular Society. e392 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 20 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 20-2. Age-standardized global mortality rates of cardiomyopathy and myocarditis per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. Data derived from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.14 Printed with permission. Copyright © 2017, University of Washington. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 20-3. Age-standardized global prevalence rates of cardiomyopathy and myocarditis per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. Data derived from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.14 Printed with permission. Copyright © 2017, University of Washington. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e393 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 20 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 20-4. Prevalence of heart failure for adults ≥20 years by sex and age (NHANES, 2013–2016). NHANES indicates National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Source: National Center for Health Statistics and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 20-5. First acute decompensated heart failure annual event rates per 1000 from ARIC Community Surveillance (2005–2014). ARIC indicates Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study. Source: ARIC and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. e394 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 20 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 20-6. Hospital discharges for heart failure by sex (United States, 1997–2014). Hospital discharges include people discharged alive, dead, and status unknown. Source: National Hospital Discharge Survey/National Center for Health Statistics and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 20-7. Number of patients receiving left ventricular assist devices in the United States, 2006 to 2014. Adapted from Kirklin et al.72 with permission from the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation. Copyright © 2015, International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e395 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al REFERENCES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 1. Bick AG, Flannick J, Ito K, Cheng S, Vasan RS, Parfenov MG, Herman DS, DePalma SR, Gupta N, Gabriel SB, Funke BH, Rehm HL, Benjamin EJ, Aragam J, Taylor HA Jr, Fox ER, Newton-Cheh C, Kathiresan S, O’Donnell CJ, Wilson JG, Altshuler DM, Hirschhorn JN, Seidman JG, Seidman C. Burden of rare sarcomere gene variants in the Framingham and Jackson Heart Study cohorts. Am J Hum Genet. 2012;91:513–519. doi: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2012.07.017 2. 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Circ Cardiovasc Genet. 2010;3:256–266. doi: 10.1161/CIRCGENETICS.109.895763 94. van der Harst P, van Setten J, Verweij N, Vogler G, Franke L, Maurano MT, Wang X, Mateo Leach I, Eijgelsheim M, Sotoodehnia N, Hayward C, Sorice R, Meirelles O, Lyytikäinen LP, Polašek O, Tanaka T, Arking DE, Ulivi S, Trompet S, Müller-Nurasyid M, Smith AV, Dörr M, Kerr KF, Magnani JW, Del Greco M F, Zhang W, Nolte IM, Silva CT, Padmanabhan S, Tragante V, Esko T, Abecasis GR, Adriaens ME, Andersen K, Barnett P, Bis JC, Bodmer R, Buckley BM, Campbell H, Cannon MV, Chakravarti A, Chen LY, Delitala A, Devereux RB, Doevendans PA, Dominiczak AF, Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 20 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 21 21. VALVULAR DISEASES See Tables 21-1 through 21-3 and Charts 21-1 through 21-5 Click here to return to the Table of Contents Mortality and any-mention mortality in this section are for 2016. “Mortality” is the number of deaths in 2016 for the given underlying cause based on ICD-10. Prevalence data are for 2006 for US cohorts and 2016 and 2017 for European cohorts. Hospital discharge data are from HCUP, NIS, 2014; data included are for inpatients discharged alive, dead, or status unknown. Hospital discharge data for 2014 are based on ICD-9 codes. Abbreviations Used in Chapter 21 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 ACC AF AGES AHA APAC ARIC BMI CABG CAD CALA CARDIA CER CHS CI DALY DCM DM EF EVEREST EVEREST II HRS FHS GBD GWAS HCUP HD HF HR ICD ICD-9 ICD-10 ICE-PCS ICE-PLUS IE IHD IQR LDL-C LV LVEF MI MR NCHS e400 American College of Cardiology atrial fibrillation Age, Gene/Environment Susceptibility American Heart Association Asia-Pacific Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study body mass index coronary artery bypass graft coronary artery disease Caribbean and Latin America Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults cost-effectiveness ratio Cardiovascular Health Study confidence interval disability-adjusted life-year dilated cardiomyopathy diabetes mellitus ejection fraction Efficacy of Vasopressin Antagonism in Heart Failure Outcome Study With Tolvaptan Endovascular Valve Edge-to-Edge Repair High-Risk Study Framingham Heart Study Global Burden of Disease genome-wide association study Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project heart disease heart failure hazard ratio International Classification of Diseases International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision International Collaboration on Endocarditis–Prospective Cohort Study International Collaboration on Endocarditis–PLUS infective endocarditis ischemic heart disease interquartile range low-density lipoprotein cholesterol left ventricular left ventricular ejection fraction myocardial infarction mitral regurgitation National Center for Health Statistics (Continued ) March 5, 2019 Abbreviations Used in Chapter 21 Continued NH NHLBI NIS OR PARTNER QALY REMEDY RR RV SAVR SD SNP STS SURTAVI TA TAVR TF TIA TOF TVT non-Hispanic National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample odds ratio Placement of Aortic Transcatheter Valve quality-adjusted life-year Global Rheumatic Heart Disease Registry relative risk right ventricular surgical aortic valve replacement standard deviation single-nucleotide polymorphism Society of Thoracic Surgeons Surgical Replacement and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation transapical transcatheter aortic valve replacement transfemoral transient ischemic attack tetralogy of Fallot Transcatheter Valve Therapy Valvular Heart Disease (See Table 21-1) ICD-9 424; ICD-10 I34 to I38. 2016: Mortality—24 902. Any-mention mortality— 51 608. 2014: Hospital discharges—105 000. Prevalence • A large, population-based epidemiological study with systematic use of echocardiography on 16 501 participants from Olmsted County, MN, showed an overall age-adjusted prevalence of clinically diagnosed (moderate or greater) valvular HD of 1.8%.1 • Prevalence of any valve disease increased with age (Ptrend<0.0001)1: — 18 to 44 years: 0.3% (95% CI, 0.2%–0.3%) — 45 to 54 years: 0.7% (95% CI, 0.6%–0.9%) — 55 to 64 years: 1.6% (95% CI, 1.4%–1.9%) — 65 to 74 years: 4.4% (95% CI, 3.9%–4.9%) — ≥75 years: 11.7% (95% CI, 11.0%–12.5%) • Pooled echocardiographic data from 11 911 participants from CARDIA (4351), ARIC (2435), and CHS (5125) demonstrated a similar increase in prevalence with advancing age (Ptrend<0.0001; Table 21-1)1: — 18 to 44 years: 0.7% (95% CI, 0.5%–1.0%) — 45 to 54 years: 0.4% (95% CI, 0.1%–1.3%) — 55 to 64 years: 1.9% (95% CI, 1.2%–2.8%) — 65 to 74 years: 8.5% (95% CI, 7.6%–9.4%) — ≥75 years: 13.2% (95% CI, 11.7%–15.0%) • Adjusted to the entire 2000 US adult population, these data suggest that the prevalence of any valve disease is 2.5% (95% CI, 2.2%–2.7%), with no difference between males (2.4% [95% Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  Benjamin et al Aortic Valve Disorders (See Table 21-1 and Chart 21-1) ICD-9 424.1; ICD-10 I35. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 2016: Mortality—17  046. Any-mention mortality 34 769. 2014: Hospital discharges—77 000. Prevalence and Incidence • On the basis of the CARDIA, ARIC, and CHS studies, the authors estimated an age- and sexadjusted (2000 US adult population) prevalence of 0.4% (95% CI, 0.3%–0.5%) for aortic stenosis and 0.5% (95% CI, 0.3%–0.6%) for aortic regurgitation.1 • The prevalence of moderate or severe calcific aortic stenosis in patients ≥75 years old is 2.8% (95% CI, 2.1%–3.7%) based on pooled echocardiographic data from US cohorts including CARDIA, ARIC, and CHS (Table 21-1).1 • Prevalence of aortic stenosis by echocardiography is higher (4.3%) among individuals aged ≥70 years in the Icelandic AGES-Reykjavik cohort. In the Norwegian Tromsø study, the incidence of new aortic stenosis was 5 per 1000 per year, with the initial mean age of participants being 60 years.4 • In younger age groups, the most prevalent cause of aortic stenosis is bicuspid aortic valve, the most common form of congenital HD. In an Italian study of 817 primary school students, the prevalence of bicuspid aortic valve was 0.5% (95% CI, 0.13%–1.2%).5 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • Nationally representative data from Sweden demonstrate a lower age-adjusted incidence of aortic stenosis, from 15.0 to 11.4 per 100 000 males and from 9.8 to 7.1 per 100 000 females, between the years 1989 to 1991 and 2007 to 2009.6 • The prevalence of moderate or severe aortic regurgitation in patients ≥75 years is 2.0% (95% CI, 1.4%–2.7%) based on pooled CARDIA, ARIC, and CHS data (Table 21-1).1 Lifetime Risk and Cumulative Risk • The number of elderly patients with calcific aortic stenosis is projected to more than double by 2050 in both the United States and Europe based on a simulation model in 7 decision analysis studies. In the Icelandic AGES-Reykjavik study alone, projections suggest a doubling in prevalence among those with severe aortic stenosis aged ≥70 years by 2040 and a tripling by 2060.7 Mortality • On the basis of ICD-10 (with data coded from 1999 to 2009), there were 146 304 deaths in the aortic valve disease category in the United States. Of these, 82.7% were attributed to aortic stenosis, 4.0% to aortic insufficiency, and 0.6% to aortic stenosis with insufficiency, whereas 11.9% were unspecified or coded as attributed to other aortic valve disease and 0.7% to congenital aortic valve disease (assumed to be predominantly bicuspid aortic valve). The change in annual ageand sex-adjusted mortality rate over time was 1.016 (95% CI, 1.015–1.016; P<0.001) for nonrheumatic aortic valve disease.8 • A retrospective analysis of 3 different cohorts of consecutive patients with echocardiographic diagnosis of bicuspid aortic valve included the following: (1) a community cohort of 416 patients with bicuspid aortic valve diagnosed for the first time (aged 35±21 years, follow-up 16±7 years); (2) a tertiary care cohort of 2824 adults with bicuspid aortic valve (aged 51±16 years, follow-up 9±6 years); and (3) a cohort of 2242 adults with bicuspid aortic valve referred for aortic valve replacement (aged 62±14 years, follow-up 6±5 years).9 In the community, morbidity related to bicuspid aortic valve was higher in males than in females, with a total combined risk of aortic regurgitation, surgery, and IE of 52±4% versus 35±6% in females (P=0.01).9 Nevertheless, females had a significantly higher RR of death in tertiary and surgical referral cohorts, with an age-adjusted relative death risk of 1.63 (95% CI, 1.40–1.89) for females versus 1.34 (95% CI, 1.22–1.47) for males (P=0.026).9 The risk of death was independently associated with aortic regurgitation (P≤0.04). March 5, 2019 e401 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES CI, 2.1%–2.8%]) and females (2.5% [95% CI, 2.1%–2.9%]).1 • In a recent report using the Swedish nationwide register to identify all patients with a first diagnosis of valvular HD at Swedish hospitals between 2003 and 2010 (N=10 164 211), the incidence of valvular HD was 63.9 per 100 000 person-years, with aortic stenosis (47.2%), MR (24.2%), and aortic regurgitation (18.0%) contributing most of the valvular diagnoses. The majority of valvulopathies were diagnosed in the elderly (68.9% in subjects aged ≥65 years). Incidences of aortic regurgitation, aortic stenosis, and MR were higher in males, who were also more frequently diagnosed at an earlier age. Mitral stenosis incidence was higher in females.2 • Previously undiagnosed, predominantly mild valvular HD was found in 51% of 2500 individuals aged ≥65 years from a primary care population screened using transthoracic echocardiography. The prevalence of undiagnosed moderate or severe valvular HD was 6.4%.3 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 21 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Complications • In a cohort of 416 community-based participants from Olmsted County, MN with bicuspid aortic valve followed up for a mean (SD) of 16 (7) years, the incidence of aortic dissection in individuals ≥50 years of age at baseline was 17.4 (95% CI, 2.9– 53.6) cases per 10 000 patient-years. For patients aged ≥50 years with a bicuspid valve and a baseline aortic aneurysm, the incidence of aortic dissection was 44.9 (95% CI, 7.5–138.5) cases per 10 000 patient-years. In the remaining participants without baseline aortic aneurysm, the incidence of aneurysm was 84.9 (95% CI, 63.3–110.9) cases per 10 000 patient-years, for an age-adjusted RR of 86.2 (95% CI, 65.1–114) compared with the general population.10 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Risk Factors • Several prospective and retrospective series have attempted to identify risk factors for progression of aortic stenosis.11–15 Among the highlighted factors were baseline valve area, degree of valve calcification, CAD, older age, male sex, bicuspid versus tricuspid involvement, mitral annular calcification, hypercholesterolemia, higher BMI, renal insufficiency, hypercalcemia, smoking, metabolic syndrome, and DM.16–18 • In a retrospective analysis of predictors of cardiac outcomes in 227 ambulatory adults with bicuspid aortic valve, independent predictors of the composite end point (need for surgery, death, aortic dissection, endocarditis, HF, arrhythmias, or IHD) were baseline moderate to severe aortic valve dysfunction (HR, 3.19 [95% CI, 1.35–7.54]; P<0.01) and aortic valve leaflet calcification (HR, 4.72 [95% CI, 1.91–11.64]; P<0.005).19 Genetics and Family History • A GWAS in 6942 individuals identified an SNP located in an intron of the lipoprotein(a) gene that was significantly associated with the presence of aortic calcification (OR per allele, 2.05), circulating lipoprotein(a) levels, and the development of aortic stenosis.20 • Multiple SNPs that encode for LDL-C have been combined to form a genetic risk score that has been associated with prevalent aortic valve calcification (OR, 1.38 [95% CI, 1.09–1.74] per genetic risk score increment) and incident aortic valve stenosis (HR, 2.78 [95% CI, 1.22–6.37] per genetic risk score increment) by use of a mendelian randomization design.21 • The heritability of bicuspid aortic valve has been estimated at 89% (0.89±0.06; P<0.001), which suggests that most cases are familial.22 Bicuspid aortic valve has been linked to mutations of NOTCH1, GATA5, and more recently GATA4.23–25 e402 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 21 • GWAS of aortic valve stenosis have identified several loci, including LPA, PALMD, and TEX41.20,26 • In a nationwide Swedish study comprising 6 117 263 siblings (13 442 with aortic stenosis), having at least 1 sibling with aortic stenosis was associated with an HR of 3.41 (95% CI, 2.23– 5.21) to be diagnosed with aortic stenosis. These findings indicate an overall familial aggregation of this disease beyond bicuspid aortic valve alone.27 Awareness, Treatment, and Control • Before US Food and Drug Administration approval of TAVR for patients with severe aortic stenosis at high surgical risk in 2011, ≈50% of patients with severe aortic stenosis were referred for cardiothoracic surgery and ≈40% underwent aortic valve replacement, according to data from 10 US centers of various sizes and geographic distribution. Reasons for not undergoing aortic valve replacement included high perioperative risk, age, lack of symptoms, and patient or family refusal.28 • Two trials using 2 different devices (PARTNER 1A and US CoreValve High Risk) have shown that TAVR is able to compete in terms of mortality with SAVR in high-risk patients at 1, 2, and 5 years.29–31 • From 2011 through 2014, the STS/ACC TVT Registry recorded 26 414 TAVR procedures performed at 348 centers in 48 US states.32 Sixtyeight percent of patients were ≥80 years of age, and preoperative risk was high; in 2014, median STS risk was 6.7%, and 95% of patients were deemed to be at extreme or high risk. The number of patients receiving commercially approved devices from 2012 through 2015 increased to 54 782 in a recent report from the same registry.33 • In Germany, the number of TAVR procedures increased from 144 in 2007 to 9147 in 2013. In the same study, the number of SAVR procedures decreased from 8622 to 7048 (Chart 21-1).34 • A recent meta-analysis identified 50 studies enrolling 44 247 patients with a mean follow-up of 21.4 months that compared TAVR to SAVR for patients at high surgical risk. No difference was found in intermediate-term (mean followup 21.4 months) all-cause mortality (3980 of 11 728 deaths [33.9%] in the TAVR group compared with 5811 of 32 366 deaths [17.9%] in the SAVR group; RR, 1.06 [95% CI, 0.91–1.22]). There was a significant difference favoring TAVR in the incidence of stroke (348 of 7079 [4.9%] compared with 389 of 6974 [5.5%] in the SAVR group; RR, 0.82 [95% CI, 0.71–0.94]), AF (371 of 3509 [10.5%] versus 1017 of 3589 [28.3%] in patients treated with SAVR; RR, 0.43 [95% CI, 0.33–0.54]), acute kidney injury (404 of 6065 [6.6%] versus 544 of 6103 [8.9%] in the SAVR Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Cost • Initial length of stay was an average of 4.4 days shorter for patients treated with TAVR than for those who underwent surgical valve replacement. TAVR also reduced the need for rehabilitation services at discharge and was associated with improved 1-month quality of life. TAVR had higher index admission and projected lifetime costs than SAVR (differences of $11 260 and $17 849 per patient, respectively). However, TAVR was estimated to provide a lifetime gain of 0.32 QALYs (0.41) with 3% discounting. Lifetime incremental CERs were $55 090 per QALY gained and $43 114 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 per life-year gained. On the basis of sensitivity analyses, a reduction in the initial cost of TAVR by ≈$1650 was expected to lead to an incremental CER of <$50 000 per QALY gained.38 Mitral Valve Disorders ICD-9 424.0; ICD-10 I34. 2016: Mortality—2596. Any-mention mortality—5885. 2014: Hospital discharges—26 000. Prevalence (See Table 21-1) • In pooled data from CARDIA, ARIC, and CHS, mitral valve disease was the most common valvular lesion. At least moderate MR occurred at a frequency of 1.7% as adjusted to the US adult population in 2000, increasing from 0.5% in participants aged 18 to 44 years to 9.3% in participants aged ≥75 years.1 In the same pooled sample, mitral stenosis (commonly related to rheumatic involvement) was rare, with a frequency of 0.1% (Table 21-1). • A systematic review by de Marchena and colleagues39 found that in the US population, the prevalence of MR according to the Carpentier functional classification system was as follows: — Type I (congenital MR [<10 per million] and endocarditis [3–7 per million]): <20 per 1 million — Type II (myxomatous MR): 15 170.5 per 1 million — Type IIIa (rheumatic HD, systemic lupus erythematosus, antiphospholipid syndrome, and rare diseases): 10 520 per 1 million — Type IIIb (ischemic MR, LV dysfunction, DCM): 16 250 per 1 million — Unclassified: 9530 per 1 million • In a retrospective investigation of 134 874 individuals in China, 42.44%, 1.63%, and 1.44% had mild, moderate, and severe MR, respectively.40 The prevalence of MR increased with advancing age. In individuals with severely reduced systolic function (LVEF <30%), the prevalence of severe MR was 22.14%, whereas in individuals with LVEF that was moderately depressed (LVEF 30%–44%), the prevalence was 13.0%. Similarly, the prevalence of severe MR was higher with higher mean LV end-systolic diameter: 15.74% at 50 to 59 mm and 27.28% at ≥60 mm. The authors reported the cause of severe MR in 1948 individuals. About half had secondary MR (N=976) and half had primary causes, including 55 with rheumatic HD, 96 with IE, 141 with papillary muscle dysfunction, and 608 with mitral valve prolapse. March 5, 2019 e403 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 group; RR, 0.70 [95% CI, 0.53–0.92]), and major bleeding (607 of 4863 [12.4%] versus 1454 of 5078 [28.6%] in the SAVR group; RR, 0.57 [95% CI, 0.40–0.81]). TAVR resulted in a significantly higher incidence of vascular complications (392 of 4995 [7.8%] compared with 143 of 5084 [2.8%] in the SAVR group; RR, 2.90 [95% CI, 1.87–4.49]), moderate to severe aortic regurgitation (377 of 5548 [6.7%] versus 47 of 5531 [0.8%] in patients treated with SAVR; RR, 7.00 [95% CI, 5.27–9.30]), and pacemaker implantation (872 of 6157 [14.1%] compared with 456 of 6257 [7.2%] in the SAVR group; RR, 2.02 [95% CI, 1.51–2.68]).35 • The 54  782 patients with TAVR who entered the STS/ACC TVT Registry between 2012 and 2015 demonstrated decreases in expected risk of 30-day operative mortality (STS Predicted Risk of Mortality score) from 7% to 6% and in TVT Registry predicted risk of mortality from 4% to 3% (both P<0.0001) from 2012 to 2015. Observed in-hospital mortality decreased from 5.7% to 2.9%, and 1-year mortality decreased from 25.8% to 21.6%. However, 30-day postprocedure pacemaker insertion increased from 8.8% in 2013 to 12.0% in 2015.33 • In a cohort of 1746 patients with severe aortic stenosis at intermediate surgical risk in the SURTAVI trial, the estimated incidence of the primary end point (death attributable to any cause or debilitating stroke) was 12.6% in the TAVR group and 14.0% in the SAVR group (95% credible interval [bayesian analysis] for difference, −5.2 to 2.3%; posterior probability of noninferiority, >0.999) at 24 months. In the PARTNER 2 trial, the KaplanMeier event rates of the same end point were 19.3% in the TAVR group and 21.1% in the surgery group (HR in the TAVR group, 0.89 [95% CI, 0.73–1.09]; P=0.25) at 2-year follow-up. These findings demonstrate that TAVR is a noninferior alternative to SAVR in patients with severe aortic stenosis at intermediate surgical risk.36,37 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 21 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Lifetime Risk and Cumulative Risk • Because of the associations between MR and advancing age and between functional MR and HF, an increase in prevalence of MR is expected over the coming decades, although no populationbased lifetime risk estimations of MR are available in the literature.41 Complications • In the Olmsted County, MN, population, characterized by a mixed spectrum of community-dwelling and referred patients, females were diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse more often than males and at a younger age42; however, females had fewer complications (flail leaflet occurred in 2% versus 8% in males and severe regurgitation in 10% versus 23%; all P<0.001). At 15 years of follow-up, females with no or mild MR had better survival than males (87% versus 77%; adjusted RR, 0.82 [95% CI, 0.76–0.89]). In contrast, in individuals with severe MR, females had worse survival than males (60% versus 68%; adjusted RR, 1.13 [95% CI, 1.01–1.26]). Survival 10 years after surgery was similar in females and males (77% versus 79%; P=0.14).43 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Risk Factors • In a community-based study of 833 individuals diagnosed with asymptomatic mitral valve prolapse and followed up longitudinally in Olmsted County, MN, cardiac mortality was best predicted by the presence of MR and LV systolic dysfunction at the time of diagnosis. Risk factors for cardiovascular morbidity (defined as the occurrence of HF, thromboembolic events, endocarditis, AF, or need for cardiac surgery) included age ≥50 years, left atrial enlargement, MR, presence of a flail leaflet, and prevalent AF at the time of the baseline echocardiogram.43 Subclinical Disease • Milder, nondiagnostic forms of mitral valve prolapse, first described in the familial context, are also present in the community and are associated with higher likelihood of mitral valve prolapse in offspring (OR, 2.52 [95% CI, 1.25–5.10]; P=0.01). Up to 80% of nondiagnostic morphologies can progress to diagnostic mitral valve prolapse.44–46 Genetics and Family History • Among 3679 generation 3 participants in the FHS (53% female; mean age 40±9 years) with available parental data, 49 (1%) had mitral valve prolapse. Parental mitral valve prolapse was associated with a higher prevalence of mitral valve prolapse in offspring (10/186 [5.4%]) compared with no parental mitral valve prolapse (39/3493 e404 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 21 [1.1%]; adjusted OR, 4.51 [95% CI, 2.13–9.54]; P<0.0001).47 A number of genetic variants have been identified for the rare X-linked valvular dystrophy and the most common form of autosomal dominant mitral valve prolapse through pedigree investigations and GWASs. Genes implicated in mitral valve prolapse include FLNA (encoding for the filamin A protein), DCHS1, TNS1, and LMCD1.48–50 • Familial clustering exists across different MR subtypes including both primary (ie, related to mitral valve prolapse) and nonprimary MR. In a recent study, heritability of MR in the FHS was estimated at 0.15% (95% CI, 7%–23%), 12% (95% CI, 4%–20%) excluding mitral valve prolapse, and 44% (95% CI, 15%–73%) for moderate or greater MR only (all P<0.05). In Sweden, sibling MR was associated with an HR of 3.57 (95% CI, 2.21–5.76; P<0.001) for development of MR.51 Awareness, Treatment, and Control (See Chart 21-2) • The treatment of mitral valve prolapse remains largely surgical and based on valve repair. Nevertheless, percutaneous mitral valve repair techniques are becoming a common treatment option for high-risk patients not deemed candidates for surgical repair. Data from the STS/ ACC TVT Registry on patients commercially treated with the MitraClip percutaneous mitral valve repair device showed the following: of 564 patients (56% male, median age 83 years), 473 (86%) were severely symptomatic. The median STS predicted risk of mortality scores for mitral valve repair and replacement were 7.9% (IQR, 4.7%−12.2%) and 10% (IQR, 6.3%−14.5%), respectively.52 Most of the transcatheter mitral valve repair patients (90.8%) had degenerative disease, and the procedure was successful in reducing the MR to moderate levels in 93% of cases. In-hospital mortality was 2.3%, and 30-day mortality was 5.8%. Events occurring in the first 30 days included stroke (1.8%), bleeding (2.6%), and device-related complications (1.4%). Most patients (84%) were discharged to home after a 3-day median hospital length (IQR, 1−6 days). The authors reported a procedural success rate of 91%. However, based on the EVEREST II trial, mitral valve dysfunction is more common with percutaneous mitral valve repair than with surgical repair (20% versus 2%).53 • Worldwide, the number of MitraClip procedures has increased progressively since 2008, especially in Western Europe. In the United States, the commercial use of the MitraClip started in 2014, with Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Cost • Lifetime costs, life-years, QALYs, and incremental cost per life-year and QALY gained were estimated for patients receiving MitraClip therapy compared with standard of care.57 The EVEREST II HRS provided data on treatment-specific overall survival, risk of clinical events, quality of life, and resource utilization. The published literature was reviewed to obtain health utility and unit costs (Canadian 2013 dollars). The incremental cost per QALY gained was $23 433. On the basis of sensitivity analysis, MitraClip therapy had a 92% chance of being cost-effective compared with standard of care at a $50 000 per QALY willingness-to-pay threshold. Pulmonary Valve Disorders ICD-9 424.3; ICD-10 I37. 2016: Mortality—16. Any-mention mortality—54. • Pulmonic valve stenosis is a relatively common congenital defect, occurring in ≈10% of children with congenital HD.58 It is slightly more prevalent in females, and familial occurrence has been reported in 2% of cases.59 Pulmonic stenosis is usually associated with a benign clinical course. In a 2-center consecutive series of 85 children and adolescents followed up for up to 10 years, reintervention occurred in 11% who received repeat balloon dilation and 5% who required surgical intervention for subvalvular or supravalvular stenosis.60 Although residual pulmonary regurgitation was noted in the majority of patients, it was predominantly mild. • Trivial or mild pulmonic valve regurgitation is commonly found in normal hearts on color Doppler echocardiography.61 The most common cause of severe pulmonic regurgitation is iatrogenic, caused by surgical valvotomy/valvectomy or balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty performed for RV outflow tract obstruction as part of TOF Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 repair.62,63 Percutaneous pulmonic valve implantation of either a Melody or a SAPIEN valve is an option in patients with prosthetic pulmonic valve regurgitation, including those with a pulmonary artery conduit with regurgitant prosthetic valve.64 Surgical pulmonary valve replacement is preferred for native pulmonic valve regurgitation (caused by endocarditis, carcinoid, etc) and is associated with <1% periprocedural mortality and excellent longterm outcome, with >60% freedom from reoperation at 10 years.65 Tricuspid Valve Disorders ICD-9 424.2; ICD-10 I36. 2016: Mortality—36. Any-mention mortality—152. Tricuspid valve stenosis is an uncommon valvular abnormality usually seen in patients with rheumatic HD.66 • Abnormal degrees of tricuspid regurgitation in adults are largely functional (ie, related to tricuspid annular dilation or leaflet tethering in the setting of RV pressure or volume overload) and much less often caused by primary disorders of the valve apparatus (endocarditis, Ebstein anomaly, rheumatic, carcinoid, prolapse, or direct valve injury from a permanent pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator lead placement).66 • The frequency of tricuspid regurgitation and valvular pathology was evaluated in a study of 5223 adults (predominantly males, with a mean age of 67 years) who underwent echocardiography at 3 Veterans Affairs medical centers.67 Moderate to severe tricuspid regurgitation was present in 819 (16%), but only 8% had primary tricuspid valve pathology. In the same study, moderate or greater tricuspid regurgitation was associated with increased mortality regardless of pulmonary artery systolic pressure (HR, 1.31 [95% CI, 1.16– 1.49] for pulmonary artery systolic pressure >40 mm Hg; HR, 1.32 [95% CI, 1.05–1.62] for pulmonary artery systolic pressure ≤40 mm Hg) and LVEF (HR, 1.49 [95% CI, 1.34–1.66] for EF <50%; HR, 1.54 [95% CI, 1.37–1.71] for EF ≥50%).67 • Tricuspid valve surgery is recommended for patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation undergoing surgery for left-sided valve disease. A weaker recommendation for tricuspid valve surgery exists for patients with severe primary tricuspid regurgitation with symptoms unresponsive to medical therapy.68 • An analysis of the NIS demonstrated an increase in the number of isolated tricuspid valve surgeries performed over a 10-year period, from 290 in 2004 to 780 in 2013. In-hospital mortality was consistent over this time period at 8.8%.69 March 5, 2019 e405 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES a steadily growing number of procedures performed (Chart 21-2).54 • In patients with severe chronic MR secondary to ischemic cardiomyopathy undergoing CABG surgery, survival rates were not significantly different after bypass alone compared with bypass combined with mitral valve repair (1-, 5-, and 10-year survival of 88%, 75%, and 47% versus 92%, 74%, and 39%, respectively; P=0.6).55 In patients with moderate secondary MR, the rate of death was 6.7% in the combined-surgery group and 7.3% in the CABG-alone group (HR with mitral valve repair, 0.90 [95% CI, 0.38 to 2.12]; P=0.81).56 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 21 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al • In a cohort of 64 consecutive patients (mean age 76.6±10 years) at excessive surgical risk who underwent compassionate MitraClip treatment of chronic, severe tricuspid regurgitation, tricuspid regurgitation was reduced by at least 1 grade in 91% of the patients at a mean of 14±18 days. There were no intraprocedural deaths, cardiac tamponade, emergency surgery, stroke, MI, or major vascular complications. There was a significant improvement of New York Heart Association class (P<0.001) and 6-minute walking distance (177.4±103.0 m versus 193.5±115.9 m; P=0.007).70 Rheumatic Fever/Rheumatic HD (See Table 21-2 and Charts 21-3 through 21-5) ICD-9 390 to 398; ICD-10 I00 to I09. 2016: Mortality—3553. Any-mention mortality—6622. 2014: Hospital discharges—26 000. Prevalence • Rheumatic HD is uncommon in high-income countries such as the United States but remains endemic in some low- and middle-income countries.71 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Mortality • In the United States in 2016, mortality attributable to rheumatic fever/rheumatic HD was 3553 for all ages (2345 females and 1208 males; Table 21-2). • Mortality attributable to rheumatic HD varies widely across the United States, with the highest rates clustered in Alaska, Mississippi, Alabama, Kentucky, and Utah, where age-standardized mortality rates were estimated to be 5 to 10 per 100 000 population in 2014.72 • In 1950, ≈15 000 Americans (adjusted for changes in ICD codes) died of rheumatic fever/rheumatic HD compared with ≈3400 annually in the present era (NCHS/NHLBI) (Table 21-2). Recent declines in mortality have been slowest in the South compared with other regions.72 Complications • People living with rheumatic HD experience high rates of morbid complications. In REMEDY, 33% had HF, 22% had AF, 7% had prior stroke, and 4% had prior endocarditis at baseline.73 After 2 years of follow-up, the incidence of new events was 38 per 1000 patient-years for HF, 8.5 per 1000 patient-years for stroke or TIA, and 3.7 per 1000 patient-years for endocarditis.74 Rates may be even higher in lower-income countries of subSaharan Africa such as Uganda, where patients tend to present with advanced disease.75 e406 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 21 • Prognosis after development of complications is also worse for people living with rheumatic HD. In Thailand, patients with rheumatic mitral valve disease who had ischemic stroke had a higher risk of cardiac arrest (OR, 2.1), shock (OR, 2.1), arrhythmias (OR, 1.7), respiratory failure (OR, 2.1), pneumonia (OR, 2.0), and sepsis (OR, 1.4) after controlling for age, sex, and other comorbid chronic diseases.76 Subclinical Disease • The prevalence of subclinical or latent rheumatic HD among children has been estimated by echocardiography using published guidelines77 and can be classified as definite or borderline. The prevalence of combined definite and borderline disease ranges between 10 and 45 per 1000 in recent studies from endemic countries (eg, Nepal, Brazil, and Uganda) compared with <8 per 1000 in low-risk populations.78–81 • The natural history of latent rheumatic HD detected by echocardiography is not clear. Emerging data suggest that up to 20% of children with definite rheumatic HD may progress to severe disease that requires valve surgery over a median follow-up of 7.5 years82; however, many with borderline disease will remain stable, and 30% to 50% will regress to normal over 2 to 5 years of follow-up.83,84 • In the largest prospective registry of latent rheumatic HD published to date, 26% of children with definite rheumatic HD progressed over a median follow-up of 2.6 years. Younger age at diagnosis and presence of morphologic mitral valve changes were independent predictors of progression.85 Awareness, Treatment, and Control • The REMEDY study highlighted consistently poor access to recommended therapies among people living with rheumatic HD: only 55% were taking penicillin prophylaxis, and only 3.6% of females of childbearing age were using contraception. Although 70% of those with indications (mechanical valve, AF, or severe mitral stenosis) were appropriately prescribed anticoagulant drugs, only a quarter of these had therapeutic international normalized ratios.73 • Underrecognition of acute rheumatic fever can contribute to delayed presentation of disease and poor outcomes. Of the REMEDY participants from low-income countries, only 22% reported a history of prior acute rheumatic fever.73 • In Uganda, retention in care over time is poor (56.9% [95% CI, 54.1–59.7%] seen in clinic in the past 12 months), but among those retained in care, optimal adherence to benzathine penicillin G is high (91.4% [95% CI, 88.7–93.5%]).86 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Infective Endocarditis (See Table 21-3) ICD-9 421.0; ICD-10 I33.0. 2016: Mortality—1414. Any-mention mortality—3060. 2014: Hospital discharges—11  000, primary plus secondary diagnoses. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Prevalence and Incidence • In 2011, there were 47 134 cases of IE and valve replacement in the United States (Table 21-3).89 • According to the 2015 GBD study, the age-standardized death rate attributable to IE in 2015 was 1.3 per 100 000.90 • Although the absolute risk for acquiring IE from a dental procedure is impossible to measure precisely, the best available estimates are as follows: If dental treatment causes 1% of all cases of viridans group streptococcal IE annually in the United States, the overall risk in the general population is estimated to be as low as 1 case of IE per 14 million dental procedures. The estimated absolute risk rates for acquiring IE from a dental procedure in patients with underlying cardiac conditions are as follows91: — Mitral valve prolapse: 1 per 1.1 million procedures — Congenital HD: 1 per 475 000 — Rheumatic HD: 1 per 142 000 — Presence of a prosthetic cardiac valve: 1 per 114 000 — Previous IE: 1 per 95 000 dental procedures • Data collected between 2004 and 2010 from the Pediatric Health Information System database from 37 centers that included 1033 cases of IE demonstrated a mortality rate of 6.7% (N=45) and 3.5% (N=13) among children (0–19 years old) with and without congenital HD, respectively.92 • Data from the NIS (2000–2011)89 suggested no change in temporal trends in the incidence of IE before and after publication of the 2007 AHA guideline for antibiotic prophylaxis before dental procedures.91 These findings from referral centers were corroborated by a community-based review of adults in Olmsted County, MN.93 In the Olmsted County study, age- and sex-adjusted incidence of IE was 7.4 (95% CI, 5.3–9.4) cases per 100 000 person-years. In addition, these guideline changes do not appear to have altered rates of pediatric endocarditis. Using 2003 to 2010 data from 37 centers in the Pediatric Health Information Systems Database, Pasquali and colleagues94 did not demonstrate a significant difference in the number of IE hospitalizations after the guidelines were implemented in 2007 (1.6% difference after versus before guideline implementation [95% CI, −6.4% to 10.3%]; P=0.7). • A systematic review that included 160 studies and 27 083 patients from 1960 to 2011 demonstrated that in hospital-based studies (142 studies; 23 606 patients), staphylococcal endocarditis has increased over time (coagulase-negative Staphylococcus 2% to 10%, P<0.001), with recent increases in S aureus IE (21% to 30%, March 5, 2019 e407 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Global Burden of Rheumatic HD (See Charts 21-3 and 21-5) • In 2015, 33.4 million people were estimated to be living with rheumatic HD around the world, with sub-Saharan Africa and Oceania having the highest concentration of DALYs attributable to rheumatic HD.71 • Unfortunately, estimates of the global burden of rheumatic HD are hampered by a lack of data from endemic areas, which increases uncertainty of the estimates.71 • Globally, age-standardized mortality from rheumatic HD was estimated to have declined 47.8% from 1990 to 2015; however, the prevalence of HF attributable to rheumatic HD increased by 88% in the same time period.71 • The REMEDY study is a prospective registry of 3343 patients with rheumatic HD from 25 hospitals in 12 African countries, India, and Yemen (Chart 21-3). The age and sex distribution of the subjects is shown in Chart 21-3.74 Rheumatic HD was twice as common among females, a finding consistent with prior studies across a variety of populations.73 • Mortality attributable to rheumatic HD remains exceptionally high in endemic settings. In a study from Fiji of 2619 people followed up during 2008 to 2012, the age-standardized death rate was 9.9 (95% CI, 9.8–10.0) per 100 000, or more than twice the GBD estimates.87 Prognosis is exceptionally poor in sub-Saharan Africa, as highlighted by a follow-up study of REMEDY, which had a mortality rate of 116 per 1000 patient-years in the first year and 65 per 1000 patient-years in the second year.74 • The GBD 2016 Study used statistical models and data on incidence, prevalence, case fatality, excess mortality, and cause-specific mortality to estimate disease burden for 315 diseases and injuries in 195 countries and territories.88 — Age-standardized mortality attributable to rheumatic HD is highest in Southeast and South Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Pacific Islands (Chart 21-4). — Rheumatic HD prevalence is highest in central sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and the Pacific Island Countries (Chart 21-5). Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 21 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al P<0.05) and enterococcal IE (6.8% to 10.5%, P<0.001) over the past decade and a corresponding decrease in streptococcal endocarditis (32% to 17%) over the same time period.95 Complications • Among 162 cases of left-sided native-valve S aureus IE retrospectively identified among 1254 patients hospitalized between 1990 and 2010 for IE, Staphylococcus represented 18% of all IE cases and 23% of native-valve IE cases. HF occurred in 45% of IE cases, acute renal failure in 23%, sepsis in 29%, neurological events in 36%, systemic embolic events in 55%, and in-hospital mortality in 25%. The risk of in-hospital mortality was higher in patients with HF (OR, 2.5; P=0.04) and sepsis (OR, 5.3; P=0.001). Long-term 5-year survival was 49.6±4.9%. There was higher long-term risk of death among individuals with HF (OR, 1.7; P=0.03), sepsis (OR, 3.0; P=0.0001), and delayed surgery (OR, 0.43; P=0.003). When the authors compared 2 study periods, 1990 to 2000 and 2001 to 2010, there was a significant increase in bivalvular involvement, valvular insufficiency, and acute renal failure from 2001 to 2010. In-hospital mortality rates and long-term 5-year survival were not significantly different between the 2 study periods (28.1% versus 23.5%; P=0.58).96 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Risk Factors • The 15-year cohort risk (through 2006) of IE after diagnosis of mitral valve prolapse (between 1989 to 1998) among Olmsted County, MN, residents was 1.1±0.4% (incidence, 86.6 cases per 100 000 person-years [95% CI, 43.3–173.2 cases per 100 000 person-years]); there was a higher ageand sex-adjusted risk of IE in patients with mitral valve prolapse (RR, 8.1 [95% CI, 3.6–18.0]) compared with the general population of Olmsted County (P<0.001). No IE cases were identified among patients without previously diagnosed MR. Conversely, there was a higher incidence of IE in patients with mitral valve prolapse and moderate, moderate-severe, or severe MR (289.5 cases per 100 000 person-years [95% CI, 108.7–771.2 cases per 100 000 person-years]; P=0.02 compared with trivial, mild, or mild-moderate MR) and in patients with a flail mitral leaflet (715.5 cases per 100 000 person-years [95% CI, 178.9– 2861.0 cases per 100 000 person-years]; P=0.02 compared with no flail mitral leaflet).97 • Admissions for endocarditis related to injection drug use have risen in recent years in parallel with e408 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 21 the opioid drug crisis. The prevalence of documented intravenous drug use among patients admitted for endocarditis in the NIS rose from 4.3% in 2008 to 10% in 2014. This trend was accentuated among the young (<30 years old) and among whites (compared with blacks and other races).98 • Cardiac device IE appears to be present in 6.4% (95% CI, 5.5%–7.4%) of patients with definite IE, according to data from ICE-PCS (2000–2006). Nearly half (45.8% [95% CI, 38.3%–53.4%]) of such cases were related to healthcare-associated infection. In-hospital and 1-year mortality rates for these patients were 14.7% (26 of 177 [95% CI, 9.8%–20.8%]) and 23.2% (41 of 177 [95% CI, 17.2%–30.1%]), respectively. Although not based on randomized data, compared with individuals without initial hospitalization device removal, there appeared to be a 1-year survival benefit in individuals undergoing device explantation during the index hospitalization (HR, 0.42 [95% CI, 0.22–0.82]).99 • Prosthetic valve IE continues to be associated with high in-hospital and 1-year mortality, although early surgery is associated with improved outcomes compared with medical therapy alone (1-year mortality 22% versus 27%; HR, 0.68 [95% CI, 0.53–0.87]), even in propensity-adjusted analyses (HR, 0.57 [95% CI, 0.49–0.67]).51 Awareness, Treatment, and Control • Surgery was performed in 47% of cases of definite left-sided, non–cardiac device-related IE in the ICE-PLUS registry of 1296 patients from 16 countries.100 Heart Valve Procedure Costs • In 2013, for heart valve procedures101: — The mean inflation-adjusted cost per hospitalization in 2013 dollars was $51 415, compared with $53 711 in 2005 and $43 829 in 2000. — The number of discharges for which heart valve surgery was the principal operating room procedure was 102 425, which was an increase from 93 802 in 2005 and 79 719 in 2000. • Total inflation-adjusted national cost in 2013 dollars (in millions) was $5264, which was an increase from the mean cost (in millions) of $5058 in 2005 and $3488 in 2000.101 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 21 Age, y 18–44 Participants, N Male Mitral regurgitation (n=449) 45–54 55–64 65–74 ≥75 P Value for Trend Frequency Adjusted to 2000 US Adult Population 4351 696 1240 3879 1745 … 209 128 094 1959 (45) 258 (37) 415 (33) 1586 (41) 826 (47) … 100 994 367 (48) 23 (0.5) 1 (0.1) 12 (1.0) 250 (6.4) 163 (9.3) <0.0001 1.7% (95% CI, 1.5%–1.9%) 0 (0) 1 (0.1) 3 (0.2) 7 (0.2) 4 (0.2) 0.006 0.1% (95% CI, 0.02%–0.2%) Mitral stenosis (n=15) Aortic regurgitation (n=90) 10 (0.2) 1 (0.1) 8 (0.7) 37 (1.0) 34 (2.0) <0.0001 0.5% (95% CI, 0.3%–0.6%) Aortic stenosis (n=102) 1 (0.02) 1 (0.1) 2 (0.2) 50 (1.3) 48 (2.8) <0.0001 0.4% (95% CI, 0.3%–0.5%) Any valve disease Overall (N=615) CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Table 21-1.  Pooled Prevalence of Valvular Heart Disease From CARDIA, ARIC, and CHS Cohorts … … … … … … … 31 (0.7) 3 (0.4) 23 (1.9) 328 (8.5) 230 (13.2) <0.0001 2.5% (95% CI, 2.2%–2.7%) Female (n=356) 19 (0.8) 1 (0.2) 13 (1.6) 208 (9.1) 115 (12.6) <0.0001 2.4% (95% CI, 2.1%–2.8%) Male (n=259) 12 (0.6) 2 (0.8) 10 (2.4) 120 (7.6) 115 (14.0) <0.0001 2.5% (95% CI, 2.1%–2.9%) Values are n (%) unless otherwise indicated. ARIC indicates Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study; CARDIA, Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults; CHS, Cardiovascular Health Study; and ellipses (…), not applicable. Reprinted from The Lancet (Nkomo et al1), with permission from Elsevier. Copyright © 2006, Elsevier Ltd. Table 21-2.  Rheumatic Fever/Rheumatic Heart Disease Population Group Both sexes Mortality,2016: All Ages* Hospital Discharges, 2014: All Ages 3553 26 000 Males 1208 (33.2%)† 12 000 Females Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 2345 (66.8%)† 14 000 NH white males 985 … NH white females 1916 … NH black males 100 … NH black females 185 … Hispanic males 77 … Hispanic females 138 … NH Asian or Pacific Islander males 37‡ … NH Asian or Pacific Islander females 82‡ … NH American Indian or Alaska Native 23 … Ellipses (…) indicate data not available; and NH, non-Hispanic. *Mortality for American Indian or Alaska Native and Asian and Pacific Islander people should be interpreted with caution because of inconsistencies in reporting race on the death certificate compared with censuses, surveys, and birth certificates. Studies have shown underreporting on death certificates of American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander, and Hispanic decedents, as well as undercounts of these groups in censuses. †These percentages represent the portion of total mortality that is for males vs females. ‡Includes Chinese, Filipino, Hawaiian, Japanese, and Other Asian or Pacific Islander. Sources: Mortality: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Center for Health Statistics, 2016 Mortality Multiple Cause-of-Death–United States; data represent underlying cause of death only. Hospital discharges: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, Hospital Discharges, 2014; data include those inpatients discharged alive, dead, or of unknown status. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e409 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 21 Table 21-3.  Incidence of IE and Valve Replacement From 2000 to 2011 Year Total IE Cases IE Incidence per 100 000 Valve Replacement per 1000 IE Cases 2000 29 820 11 14 2001 31 526 11 16 2002 32 229 11 19 2003 35 190 12 18 2004 36 660 13 19 2005 37 508 13 23 2006 40 573 14 23 2007 38 207 12 30 2008 41 143 14 19 2009 43 502 14 27 2010 43 560 14 27 2011 47 134 15 26 IE indicates infective endocarditis. Reprinted from Pant et al89 with permission from The American College of Cardiology Foundation. Copyright © 2015, The American College of Cardiology Foundation. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 21-1. Number of TAVR and SAVR procedures performed according to type of procedure and age group, 2007 to 2013. SAVR indicates surgical aortic valve replacement; TA, transapical; TAVR, transcatheter aortic valve replacement; and TF, transfemoral. Reprinted from Reinöhl et al34 with permission from the Massachusetts Medical Society. Copyright © 2015, Massachusetts Medical Society. e410 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 21 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 21-2. Worldwide experience with the MitraClip procedure from September 2008 until April 2015. APAC indicates Asia-Pacific; and CALA, Caribbean and Latin America. Reprinted from Deuschl et al54 with permission. Figure courtesy of Abbott Laboratories. Chart 21-3. Age and sex distribution of 3343 subjects with rheumatic heart disease participating in the REMEDY study. REMEDY indicates Global Rheumatic Heart Disease Registry. Reprinted from Zühlke et al74 by permission of Oxford University Press. Copyright © 2014, The Authors. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e411 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 21 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 21-4. Age-standardized global mortality rates of rheumatic heart disease per 100 000, both sexes, 2016.. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. Data derived from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.88 Printed with permission. Copyright © 2017, University of Washington. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 21-5. Age-standardized global prevalence rates of rheumatic heart disease per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. 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DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 22 See Charts 22-1 and 22-2 Click here to return to the Table of Contents Pulmonary Embolism ICD-9 415.1; ICD-10 I26. Mortality—8502. Any-mention mortality—33  987 (2016 NHLBI tabulation). Hospital discharges—178 000 (principal diagnosis), 339  000 (all-listed diagnoses) (2014 HCUP). Deep Vein Thrombosis ICD-9 451.1, 451.2, 451.81, 451.9, 453.0, 453.1 453.2, 453.3, 453.4, 453.5, 453.9; ICD-10 I80.1, I80.2, I80.3, I80.9, I82.0, I82.1, I82.2, I82.3, I82.4, I82.5, I82.9. Mortality—3187. Any-mention mortality—16  479 (2016 NHLBI tabulation). Hospital discharges—114 000 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Abbreviations Used in Chapter 22 BMI CI CT CTEPH CVI DM DVT FHS GWAS HCUP HD HF HIV HR ICD-9 ICD-10 ICU NHLBI NIS OR PAH PE PH PTS REVEAL RCT RR RV VTE WHO body mass index confidence interval computed tomography chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension chronic venous insufficiency diabetes mellitus deep vein thrombosis Framingham Heart Study genome-wide association study Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project heart disease heart failure human immunodeficiency virus hazard ratio International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision intensive care unit National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample odds ratio pulmonary arterial hypertension pulmonary embolism pulmonary hypertension postthrombotic syndrome Registry to Evaluate Early and Long-term PAH Disease Management randomized controlled trial relative risk right ventricular venous thromboembolism World Health Organization (principal diagnosis), 473  000 (all-listed diagnoses) (2014 HCUP). Venous Thromboembolism Incidence (Charts 22-1 and 22-2) • VTE includes both DVT and PE. Information on VTE incidence in the United States is limited because there is no national surveillance system. The HCUP NIS (Charts 22-1 and 22-2) shows increasing rates of hospitalization cases for both PE from 1996 to 2014 and DVT from 2005 to 2014, with DVT trending down since 2012. Extrapolating from these data, if we assume 30% of DVTs were treated in the outpatient setting, we estimate that in 2014 there were ≈676 000 DVTs, ≈340 000 PEs and ≈1 016 000 total VTE events in the United States (US population was 319 million in 2014).1 • Interpretation of the HCUP NIS, and most other sources of VTE incidence data, should be viewed in light of secular trends and data characteristics that could have resulted in an increase in VTE diagnosis that might overstate changes in VTE incidence (eg, advances in PE imaging, which enable the detection of smaller PEs2 increased use of full leg ultrasound, which detects distal DVT; the co-occurrence of codes for DVT and PE in the same patient) and other factors that could lead to underestimation of VTE incidence (eg, outpatient management of ≈35% of DVT cases3 and a smaller portion of PE cases,4,5 misdiagnosis of VTE events, and failure to ascertain fatal PEs because of low autopsy rates). • A modeling study estimated VTE incidence in 6 countries in Europe (total population 310.4 million), accounting for missed diagnoses related to factors such as lack of routine autopsy, misdiagnosis, or underdiagnosis because of lack of symptom recognition.6 The authors estimated there were 465 715 (404 664–538 189) cases of DVT, 295 982 (242 450–360 363) cases of PE, and 370 012 (300 193–483 108) VTE-related deaths annually. Of these deaths, only 7% were diagnosed antemortem; 34% were sudden fatal PE, and 59% followed undiagnosed PE. • Using administrative data in the United States, the estimated admissions for PE increased from 23 per 100 000 in 1993 to 65 per 100 000 in 2012.7 Trends in DVT incidence were not reported. The Danish National Cohort also reported that PE incidence increased from 45 to 83 per 100 000 from 2004 to 2014.8 • Regarding trends in total VTE incidence, the Tromsø Study in Norway reported that the VTE Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  March 5, 2019 e417 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES 22. VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM (DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS AND PULMONARY EMBOLISM), CHRONIC VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY, PULMONARY HYPERTENSION CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al incidence rate increased from 158 per 100 000 in 1996 to 1997 to 201 per 100 000 in 2010 to 2011.9 This trend was driven by increasing incidence of PE. • VTE incidence varies by race/ethnicity.10–13 Blacks appear to be at greatest risk, followed by Caucasians, Hispanics, and Asians, respectively. • Incidence rates for PE and DVT increase exponentially with advancing age for both males and females.11,14,15 Lifetime Risk • In 2 US cohorts including 19  599 males and females aged 45 to 99 years at baseline and followed up for 288 535 person-years, the remaining lifetime risk of VTE at age 45 years was 8.1% (95% CI, 7.1%–8.7%) overall, 11.5% in African Americans, 10.9% in those with obesity, 17.1% in individuals with the factor V Leiden genetic mutation, and 18.2% in people with sickle cell trait or disease.16 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Mortality • Using administrative data for first-time VTE in Quebec, Canada, from 2000 to 2009, 30-day case fatality was 10.6% and 1-year mortality was 23.0%. The 1-year survival rate was 47% (95% CI, 46%–48%) for cases with VTE and cancer, 93% (95% CI, 93%–94%) for cases with unprovoked VTE, and 84% (95% CI, 83%–84%) for those with provoked VTE.17 • Data from a Worcester, MA, surveillance study from 1999 to 2009 suggested a decline in 3-year mortality after VTE (from 41% to 26%).18 Declines in VTE mortality rates have also been reported in the National Danish Cohort for the period from 2004 to 2014.8 A decrease in mortality rates associated with VTE could be the result of several factors, including recognition of smaller PEs2 and recent changes in treatment options.19 Recurrence • VTE is a chronic disease with episodic recurrence; in the absence of long-term anticoagulation, ≈30% of patients develop recurrence within the next 10 years.20–22 • Independent predictors of recurrence within 180 days include active cancer and inadequate anticoagulation. Two-week case-fatality rates are 2% for recurrent DVT alone and 11% for recurrent PE with or without DVT.23 Complications • Because of the use of anticoagulant therapy to treat VTE, bleeding is a major potential complication. Data from phase III RCTs suggest that use of direct oral anticoagulants, instead of warfarin, e418 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 22 for VTE primary treatment could further reduce bleeding risk.24 • Postthrombotic syndrome/venous stasis syndrome and venous stasis ulcers are important complications of proximal lower-extremity DVT, which are discussed in greater depth in the Chronic Venous Insufficiency section of this chapter. After proximal lower-extremity DVT, the 20-year cumulative incidences of PTS/venous stasis syndrome and venous stasis ulcers are 30% and 3.7%, respectively.25 • CTEPH affects ≈4% of patients with PE within 2 years of their initial PE event.26 Costs • A literature review estimated incremental direct medical costs (2014 US dollars) per case among 1-year survivors of acute VTE at $12  000 to $15 000 and the cost of complications, including recurrent VTE, PTS, CTEPH, and anticoagulationrelated adverse events, at $18 000 to $23 000 per case. This review assumed 375 000 to 425 000 new cases in the United States annually and estimated the annual overall cost at $7 to 10 billion.27 Risk Factors • Approximately 50% of VTEs are provoked because of immobilization, trauma, surgery, or hospitalization in the antecedent 3 months; 20% are associated with cancer; and 30% are unprovoked.28–31 • Independent VTE risk factors include increasing age, obesity, family history or personal history of thrombosis, recent surgery, trauma/fracture, hospitalization, prolonged immobility, nursing home residence, active cancer, indwelling central venous catheter or transvenous pacemaker, prior superficial vein thrombosis, infection, inherited or acquired thrombophilia, kidney disease, neurological disease with leg paresis, sickle cell anemia and sickle cell trait, long-distance travel, and among females, the use of estrogen-based contraceptives or hormone therapy, pregnancy, and the postpartum period.20,32–34 Recently, autoimmune diseases, such as lupus and Sjögren syndrome, and acute infection have also been associated with elevated VTE risk.35–38 • Traditional atherosclerotic risk factors, including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and DM, were not associated with VTE risk in a 2017 individual-level meta-analysis of >240 000 participants from 9 cohorts.39 Cigarette smoking was associated with provoked but not with unprovoked VTE events. • Among patients hospitalized for acute medical illness, independent risk factors for VTE include prior VTE, thrombophilia, cancer, age >60 years, leg paralysis, immobilization for 7 days, and admission to an ICU or coronary care unit.40 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Family History and Genetics • VTE is highly heritable.48,49 • Factor V Leiden is a genetic variant responsible for ≈90% of cases of VTE caused by activated protein C resistance and is the most common genetic cause of VTE. Factor V Leiden increases risk of VTE 3- to 18-fold depending on the number of variants carried, and its presence can influence management.50 • More common genetic variants associated with VTE have a lesser risk of VTE than rare mutations and include non-O blood group, prothrombin 20210A, and sickle cell disease and trait.51 GWASs have identified additional common genetic variants associated with VTE risk, including variants in F5, F2, F11, FGG, and ZFPM2.52 These common variants individually increase the risk of VTE to a small extent, but genetic risk scores composed of a combination of these variants can increase the OR of VTE risk to up to 7.5.53 Treatment • VTE is generally treated for 3 to 6 months with anticoagulation (primary treatment), at which point the risks and benefits of continued anticoagulation should be assessed (secondary prevention).19 When oral anticoagulation is contraindicated or ineffective, inferior vena cava filters can be used. • Current treatment guidelines consider anticoagulation with either warfarin or direct oral anticoagulant drugs (ie, apixaban, rivaroxaban, dabigatran, edoxaban) as the standard of care.19 In phase III RCTs of VTE primary treatment,54–57 the direct oral anticoagulant drugs were each shown to be as effective as warfarin in the prevention of recurrent VTE and VTE-related death. A meta-analysis24 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 of these trials suggested that direct oral anticoagulant drugs have a lower risk of most bleeding complications than warfarin. Chronic Venous Insufficiency ICD-10 I87.2. Mortality—46. Any-mention mortality—490 (2016 NHLBI tabulation). Prevalence • Varicose veins are a common manifestation of CVI, affecting 25 million US adults. More severe venous disease affects 6 million adults.58 • By way of international comparators, Zolotukhin and colleagues59 described the prevalence of CVI (8.2%) and venous ulcers (1.1%) in a cohort of 703 people from central Russia. • Functional chronic venous disease was recently reviewed by Serra and colleagues,60 who described it as a complex syndrome that is as of now poorly understood. Incidence • The FHS reported an annual incidence of varicose veins of 2.6% in females and 1.9% in males.61 Complications • More severe venous disease often includes manifestations such as hyperpigmentation, venous eczema, lipodermatosclerosis, atrophie blanche, and healed or active venous ulcers.62 • Analysis of NIS data for black and white Americans demonstrated declines in ulcer debridement, vein stripping, and sclerotherapy procedures from 1998 to 2011. Blacks presented at younger ages and more often had ulcer debridement and history of DVT than whites.63 • A recent publication that used a database of 300 patients treated for advanced CVI with radiofrequency ablation procedures showed that AfricanAmericans presented with higher severity CVI and had less improvement with ablation.64 • A 2017 study reviewed the risk factors for PTS as well, finding age, sex, and prior DVT to be predictors, though nonmodifiable. Oral anticoagulation with warfarin or newer factor Xa inhibitors, along with catheter-directed thrombolysis, are suggested as potential therapeutic options.65 Cost • Estimated cost in the United States to treat venous ulcers is $1 billion annually.62 Risk Factors • The prevalence of moderate CVI increases with advancing age, family history, hernia surgery, obesity, number of births, and presence of flat feet March 5, 2019 e419 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES • Pregnancy-associated VTE has an incidence of 1 to 2 per 1000 person-years; compared with nonpregnant females of childbearing age, the RR for VTE is increased 4-fold.41–43 VTE risk is higher for pregnancies after in vitro fertilization than for natural pregnancies,44 and with multiple gestation, cesarean delivery, or other pregnancy complications.45 Risk factors associated with VTE in the general population (eg, obesity) are also associated with pregnancy-associated VTE. • VTE risk during the postpartum period is ≈5-fold higher than during pregnancy. Among females who are pregnant or postpartum, approximately one-third of the DVT events and one-half of the PE events occur after delivery,46 with the RR being 21- to 84-fold increased within 6 weeks postpartum compared with females who are not pregnant or postpartum.47 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 22 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al • • • Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 22 in females and is less likely in those with hypertension; risk factors for more severe CVI include smoking in males and leg injury in females.66 Blood coagulation disorders and inflammatory biomarkers that are related to DVT risk are also associated with an increased risk of CVI, consistent with the hypothesis that DVT predisposes to CVI.67 PTS, a subset of CVI, has specific risk factors that can be identified at the time of or after DVT: recurrent ipsilateral DVT, obesity, more extensive DVT, poor quality of initial anticoagulation, ongoing symptoms or signs of DVT 1 month after diagnosis, and elevated D-dimer at 1 month.68–70 Galanaud and colleagues70 described the 2 most important predictors of PTS as an extensive proximal DVT and prior DVT in the same limb. PTS was reviewed by Rabinovich and Kahn,71 who described prevention of DVT and appropriate anticoagulation of DVT once it occurs as the best means to prevent PTS. Varicose veins are more likely to occur in the setting of a positive family history, consistent with a heritable component. Although a number of genes are implicated, the genetic factors72 predisposing to varicose veins have not been definitively identified.73 Similarly, in the study by Zolotukhin et al,59 family history was independently associated with chronic venous disease. Pulmonary Hypertension ICD-10 I27.0, I27.2. Mortality—7313. Any-mention (2016 NHLBI tabulation). mortality—23  067 Prevalence and Incidence • In the United States, between 2001 and 2010, hospitalization rates for PH increased significantly, and among those aged ≥85 years, hospitalization rates nearly doubled.74 In 2010, the age-adjusted rate of hospitalization associated with PH was 131 per 100 000 discharges overall and 1527 per 100 000 for those aged ≥85 years. There is also evidence of increasing mortality rates in both males and females; in 2010, the death rate for PH as any contributing cause of death was 6.5 per 100 000.74 • The WHO classifies PH into 5 groups (described below) according to underlying pathogenesis. Limited information is available on prevalence of PH subtypes in nonreferral settings. In one study conducted in Armadale, Australia, the most commonly identified PH subtypes were left-sided HD (WHO group 2: 68%), lung disease (WHO group e420 March 5, 2019 • • • • • 3: 9%), WHO group 1, underlying causes combined (3%), and CTEPH (WHO group 4: 2%); 15% were unclassifiable.75 The prevalence of WHO group 1 PH (idiopathic, heritable, drug/toxin induced, or associated with other factors including connective tissue disease, infections [HIV, schistosomiasis], portal hypertension, and congenital HD) is estimated at 6.6 to 26.0 per million adults and the incidence at 1.1 to 7.6 per million adults annually.76 WHO group 2 PH is attributable to left-sided HD. Estimates of the incidence and prevalence are difficult to ascertain but most likely would track with HF prevalence rates.76 The prevalence and incidence of WHO group 3 PH (attributable to lung disease or hypoxia) is difficult to estimate but likely would track with lung disease prevalence.76 The prevalence of WHO group 4 PH (CTEPH and other pulmonary obstructions) ranges from 1.0% to 8.8% among those with PE.76 CTEPH incidence, however, may be underestimated based on general population data; in a 2017 modeling study, only 7% to 29% of CTEPH cases were diagnosed.77 WHO group 5 PH has multifactorial mechanisms. When it accompanies sickle cell disease, the prevalence is 6% to 10% and increases with advancing age. When it accompanies thalassemia, the prevalence is 2.1%.76,78 Mortality Mortality of PH depends on the cause and treatment. • In the US-based REVEAL registry of patients with group 1 PH enrolled from 2006 to 2009, 5-year survival was 61.2% to 65.4%. Lower 5-year survival was strongly and directly associated with worse functional class at presentation.79 In an earlier study from this registry, 6-minute walk distance was also shown to be a strong predictor, with 97%, 90%, and 68% 1-year survival for patients with >440, 165 to 440, and <165 meter walk distances, respectively. A decline of >15% over time also predicted a significantly worse outcome compared with a stable or improving 6-minute walk distance.80 • A German single-center registry study reported 5-year survival rates of 65.3% for patients with idiopathic PH, 50.9% for those with PH associated with connective tissue disease, 74.5% for those with PH caused by congenital HD, and 18.7% for those with pulmonary venous occlusive disease, respectively.81 • In a multicenter study of patients with PH caused by congenital HD with Eisenmenger syndrome, mortality was associated with age, pretricuspid Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Risk Factors • Risk factors are implicit in the WHO disease classification of the 5 mechanistic subtypes of PH described above. The most common risk factors are left-sided HD and lung disease. • In a study of 772 consecutive PE patients without major comorbidities such as cancer, the risk factors for CTEPH were unprovoked PE, hypothyroidism, symptom onset >2 weeks before PE diagnosis, RV dysfunction on CT or echocardiography, DM, and thrombolytic therapy or embolectomy; a risk prediction score that included these factors was able to predict a group with a CTEPH incidence of 10% (95% CI, 6.5%–15%).86 It is not clear to what extent these factors may be affected by the possibility that the index presentation was caused by worsening RV failure in the setting of CTEPH rather than acute PE. Higher BMI also has been associated with CTEPH risk after PE.87 Global Burden • 80% of patients with PH live in developing countries, and the cause of their PH is primarily HD Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 and lung disease, but schistosomiasis, rheumatic HD, HIV, and sickle cell disease remain prominent compared with developed countries. In these countries, younger people are more often affected (average age of onset <40 years).76 • In high-income countries, rates of CTEPH are believed to be lower in Japan than in the United States and Europe.77 Treatment • Galiè and colleagues88 performed a double-blind RCT of 500 treatment-naïve patients with WHO group 2 or 3 PH, randomizing them to ambrisentan, tadalafil, or both in combination. The combination group (versus the pooled monotherapy groups) was at lower risk for the composite primary end point of death, PAH hospitalization, or clinical disease progression (HR, 0.50 [95% CI, 0.35–0.72]). • In a large, placebo-controlled, double-blind RCT of 1156 patients with PAH randomized to selexipag, an oral selective IP prostacyclin receptor agonist, versus placebo, Sitbon and colleagues89 found a significant reduction in the primary composite end point of death attributable to any cause or PAH-related complication (HR, 0.60 [99% CI, 0.46–0.78]). This observed benefit was driven by differences in disease progression and hospitalization; no significant difference in mortality was seen between selexipag and placebo. • Pulido and colleagues90 performed a 250-patient RCT of 3 mg or 10 mg of macitentan, a dual endothelin receptor antagonist, versus placebo, with a primary end point composite of death, atrial septostomy, lung transplantation, initiation of treatment with intravenous or subcutaneous prostanoids, or worsening of PAH. Macitentan was shown to have statistically and clinically significant benefit at either tested dose; the HR for 3 mg of macitentan versus placebo was 0.70 (97.5% CI, 0.52–0.96), and for 10 mg of macitentan versus placebo, the HR was 0.55 (97.5% CI, 0.39–0.76).90‍‍ March 5, 2019 e421 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES lesion, and the presence of a pericardial effusion and inversely associated with sinus rhythm and resting oxygen saturation.82 • In a French Registry study of 981 patients with idiopathic, heritable, or drug-induced PAH enrolled between 2006 and 2016, survival at 1 and 3 years was 90% and 73%, respectively.83 • In sickle cell disease–related PH, the 5-year survival rate in one study was 63% with and 83% without PH.84 • An international prospective registry that included 679 patients with CTEPH estimated that the 3-year survival was 89% with and 70% without pulmonary thromboendarterectomy.85 Among the patients with CTEPH, treatments for PH did not affect survival. High New York Heart Association functional class, increased right atrial pressure, and history of cancer were associated with mortality regardless of surgery. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 22 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 22 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 22-1. Trends in hospitalized pulmonary embolism, 1996 to 2014. Source: Weighted national estimates from Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, based on data collected by individual states.1 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 22-2. Trends in hospitalized deep vein thrombosis, 2005 to 2014. 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Hemodynamic predictors of mortality in adults with Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 22 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 23 23. PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE AND AORTIC DISEASES ICD-9 440.20 to 440.24, 440.30 to 440.32, 440.4, 440.9, 443.9, 445.02; ICD-10 I70.2, I70.9, I73.9, I74.3, I74.4. See Tables 23-1 through 23-3 and Charts 23-1 through 23-9 Click here to return to the Table of Contents Peripheral Artery Disease Prevalence and Incidence (See Table 23-1 and Charts 23-1 and 23-2) • On the basis of data from several US cohorts during the 1970s to 2000s and the 2000 US Census, 6.5 million Americans aged ≥40 years (5.5%) are estimated to have low ABI (<0.9).1 Of these, onefourth have severe PAD (ABI <0.7).1 • Further accounting for PAD cases with ABI >0.9 (after revascularization or false-negative Abbreviations Used in Chapter 23 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 AAA ABI ACC AHA Amer. CHD CI CKD CORAL CVD DM ED GBD GWAS HCUP HF HR ICD ICD-9 ICD-10 IRAD JHS KD LDL MACE MI NAMCS NH NHAMCS NHLBI NIS OR OVER PA PAD RR SBP SES SNP e426 abdominal aortic aneurysm ankle-brachial index American College of Cardiology American Heart Association American coronary heart disease confidence interval chronic kidney disease Cardiovascular Outcomes in Renal Atherosclerotic Lesions cardiovascular disease diabetes mellitus emergency department Global Burden of Disease genome-wide association study Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project heart failure hazard ratio International Classification of Diseases International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection Jackson Heart Study Kawasaki disease low-density lipoprotein major adverse cardiovascular event myocardial infarction National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey non-Hispanic National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Nationwide Inpatient Sample odds ratio Open Versus Endovascular Repair physical activity peripheral artery disease relative risk systolic blood pressure socioeconomic status single-nucleotide polymorphism March 5, 2019 results with ABI), in 2000, PAD was estimated to affect ≈8.5 million Americans aged ≥40 years (7.2%).2 • Estimates of PAD prevalence in males and females by age and ethnicity are shown in Charts 23-1 and 23-2.2 • The highest prevalence of low ABI (<0.9) has been observed among older adults (22.7% among individuals aged ≥80 years versus 1.6% among those aged 40–49 years) and NH blacks (≈11.6% in NH blacks versus ≈5.5% in whites).2 The prevalence of low ABI (<0.9) is similar between females (5.9%) and males (5.0%). • Only ≈10% of people with PAD have the classic symptom of intermittent claudication. Approximately 40% do not complain of leg pain, whereas the remaining 50% have a variety of leg symptoms different from classic claudication (ie, exertional pain that either did not stop the individual from walking or did stop the individual from walking but did not involve the calves or did not resolve within 10 minutes of rest).3,4 • On the basis of ICD codes in nationwide claims data from large employers’ health plans and from Medicare and Medicaid programs between 2003 and 2008, among adults aged >40 years, the annual incidence and prevalence of PAD were 2.69% and 12.02%, respectively.5 The corresponding estimates for critical limb ischemia, the most severe form of PAD, were 0.35% and 1.33%, respectively. • Data from the NIS demonstrate that admission rates because of critical limb ischemia remained constant from 2003 to 2011.6 Mortality (See Table 23-1 and Chart 23-3) • In 2016, the overall any-mention age-adjusted death rate for PAD was 14.8 per 100 000. Anymention death rates in males were 18.2 for NH whites, 22.8 for NH blacks, 7.6 for NH Asians or Pacific Islanders, 17.5 for NH American Indians or Alaska Natives, and 14.1 for Hispanic males. In females, rates were 12.5 for NH whites, 15.7 for NH blacks, 5.9 for NH Asians or Pacific Islanders, 14.6 for NH American Indians or Alaska Natives, and 10.0 for Hispanic females.7 • In 2016, PAD was the underlying cause in 13 048 deaths. The number of any-mention deaths attributable to PAD was 56 923 in 2016 (NHLBI tabulation).7 • A 2008 meta-analysis of 24 955 males and 23 339 females from 16 cohorts demonstrated a reverseJ-shaped association between ABI and mortality in which participants with an ABI of 1.11 to 1.40 were at lowest risk for mortality (Chart 23-3). In Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  Benjamin et al Complications • PAD is a marker for systemic atherosclerotic disease, and thus, people with PAD are more likely to have atherosclerosis in other vascular beds (eg, coronary, carotid, and renal arteries and abdominal aorta).12–15 • Pooled data from 11 studies in 6 countries found that the pooled age-, sex-, risk factor–, and CVDadjusted RRs in people with PAD (defined by ABI <0.9) versus those without were 1.45 (95% CI, 1.08–1.93) for CHD and 1.35 (95% CI, 1.10– 1.65) for stroke.16 • From 2000 to 2008, the overall rate of lowerextremity amputation decreased significantly, from 7258 to 5790 per 100 000 Medicare beneficiaries with PAD. Patients with PAD who underwent major lower-extremity amputation were more likely to have DM (60.3% versus 35.7% with PAD without amputation; P<0.001). There Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 was significant geographic variation in the rate of lower-extremity amputation, from 8400 amputations per 100 000 patients with PAD in the East South Central region to 5500 amputations per 100 000 patients with PAD in the Mountain region. After adjustment for clustering at the US Census Bureau level, geographic variation in lower-extremity amputations remained. Lowerextremity amputation was performed more often in the East South Central region (adjusted OR, 1.152 [95% CI, 1.131–1.174]; P<0.001) and West South Central region (adjusted OR, 1.115 [95% CI, 1.097–1.133]; P<0.001) and less often in the Middle Atlantic region (OR, 0.833 [95% CI, 0.820–0.847]; P<0.001) versus the South Atlantic reference region.17 • Among 186  338 older Medicare PAD patients undergoing major lower-extremity amputation, mortality was found to be 48.3% at 1 year.18 • A study of Medicare beneficiaries reported that between 2006 and 2011, 39 339 required revascularization for PAD, and the annual rate of peripheral vascular intervention increased slightly from 401.4 to 419.6 per 100 000 people.19 • People with PAD have impaired function and quality of life, regardless of whether or not they report leg symptoms. Furthermore, patients with PAD, including those who are asymptomatic, experience a significant decline in lower-extremity function over time.20–22 A few recent studies have demonstrated that even individuals with low-normal ABI (0.91–0.99) have reduced physical function compared with those with normal ABI.23 • Among patients with established PAD, higher PA levels during daily life are associated with better overall survival rate, a lower risk of death because of CVD, and slower rates of functional decline.24,25 In addition, better 6-minute walk performance and faster walking speed are associated with lower rates of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality, and mobility loss.26,27 Interventions • A 2011 systematic review evaluated lowerextremity aerobic exercise against usual care and demonstrated a range of benefits, including the following28: — Increased time to claudication by 71 seconds (79%) to 918 seconds (422%) — Increased distance before claudication by 15 m (5.6%) to 232 m (200%) — Increased walking distance/time by 67% to 101% after 40 minutes of walking 2 to 3 times per week • Observational studies have found that the risk of death,29 MI,30 and amputation29 are substantially March 5, 2019 e427 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 males, low ABI (≤0.9) carried a 3-fold (RR, 3.33 [95% CI, 2.74–4.06]) risk of all-cause death compared with a normal ABI (1.11–1.40), and a similar risk was observed in females (RR, 2.71 [95% CI, 2.03–3.62]).8 A similar reverse-J-shaped association between ABI was observed for cardiovascular mortality. • In-hospital mortality was higher in females than males, regardless of disease severity or procedure performed, even after adjustment for age and baseline comorbidities: 0.5% versus 0.2% after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty or stenting for intermittent claudication; 1.0% versus 0.7% after open surgery for intermittent claudication; 2.3% versus 1.6% after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty or stenting for critical limb ischemia; and 2.7% versus 2.2% after open surgery for critical limb ischemia (P<0.01 for all comparisons).9 • Progression of PAD as measured by a decline in ABI also carries prognostic value beyond single measurements.10 Among 508 patients (449 males) identified from 2 vascular laboratories in San Diego, CA, a decline in ABI of >0.15 within a 10-year period was associated with a subsequent increased risk of all-cause mortality (RR, 2.4 [95% CI, 1.2–4.8]) and CVD mortality (RR, 2.8 [95% CI, 1.3–6.0]) at 3 years’ follow-up.10 • Among 400 patients with PAD confirmed with digital subtraction angiography, aortoiliac (proximal) disease was associated with an increased risk of mortality or cardiovascular events compared with infrailiac (distal) disease (adjusted HR, 3.28 [95% CI, 1.87–5.75]).11 Compared with infrailiac PAD, aortoiliac PAD was associated with younger age, male sex, and smoking. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 23 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 greater in individuals with PAD who continue to smoke than in those who have stopped smoking. • The “2016 AHA/ACC Guideline on the Management of Patients With Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease” noted that several randomized and observational studies demonstrated that statins reduced the risk of MACE and amputation among people with PAD.31 • A meta-analysis of 42 trials demonstrated that antiplatelet therapy reduces the odds of vascular events by 26% among patients with PAD.32,33 • A recent Danish trial in males aged 65 to 74 years reported that screening of PAD (with ABI), AAA (with abdominal ultrasound), and hypertension followed by optimal care resulted in 7% lower risk of 5-year mortality compared with no screening.34 • Data from the US Department of Veterans Affairs during 2013 to 2014 demonstrate that patients with PAD alone receive optimal medical therapy less frequently than patients with CHD (including those with concomitant PAD; statin use 59% versus 72% and antiplatelet use 66% versus 84%, respectively).35 • In a study that randomized patients with PAD to 3 groups (optimal medical care, supervised exercise training, and iliac artery stent placement), supervised exercise resulted in superior treadmill walking distance compared with stenting. Results in the exercise group and stent group were superior to optimal medical care alone.36 • In 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services decided to cover supervised exercise therapy (up to 36 sessions over 12 weeks) for eligible symptomatic PAD patients with intermittent claudication.37 • Endovascular therapies for critical limb ischemia are being used with greater frequency in the United States. From 2003 to 2011, there was a significant increase in endovascular treatment of critical limb ischemia (from 5.1% to 11.0%), which was accompanied by lower rates of in-hospital mortality and major amputation, as well as shorter length of stay.6 Hospital Discharges and Ambulatory Care Visits (See Table 23-1) • Principal diagnosis discharges for PAD slightly decreased from 2004 to 2014, with first-listed discharges of 140 000 and 115 000, respectively (NHLBI tabulation). • In 2015, there were 1 070 000 physician office visits and 22 000 ED visits with a primary diagnosis of PAD (NAMCS/NHAMCS, NHLBI tabulation).38,39 Risk Factors • The risk factors for PAD are similar but not identical to those for CHD. Cigarette smoking is a e428 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 23 stronger risk factor for PAD than for CHD.40 Ageand sex-adjusted OR for heavy smoking was 3.94 for symptomatic PAD and 1.66 for CHD.40 • Among males in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study, smoking, type 2 DM, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia accounted for 75% (95% CI, 64%–87%) of risk associated with development of clinical PAD.41 • In a meta-analysis of 34 studies from highincome countries and low- to middle-income countries, respectively, important risk factors for PAD included cigarette smoking (OR, 2.72 versus 1.42), DM (OR, 1.88 versus 1.47), hypertension (OR, 1.55 versus 1.36), and hypercholesterolemia (OR, 1.19 versus 1.14).42 • A study of 3.3 million people 40 to 99 years of age primarily self-referring for vascular screening tests in the United States showed that risk factor burden was associated with increased prevalence of PAD, and there was a graded association between the number of traditional risk factors and the prevalence of PAD.43 • Other risk factors for PAD include sedentary lifestyle, elevated inflammation markers, hypertension in pregnancy, and CKD.43–46 • African Americans have a 37% higher amputation risk than whites (HR, 1.37 [95% CI, 1.30– 1.45]). Lower SES is an independent predictor for amputation (HR, 1.12 [95% CI, 1.06–1.17]).47 • A secondary analysis of a randomized feeding trial showed reduced risk of incident PAD with the Mediterranean diet compared with a control diet.48 Social Determinants • In the JHS, the prevalence of PAD was higher among participants who did not graduate from high school than among participants with an associate’s degree or higher.49 Awareness • A cross-sectional, population-based telephone survey of >2500 adults ≥50 years of age, with oversampling of blacks and Hispanics, found that 26% expressed familiarity with PAD in contrast to >65% for CHD, stroke, and HF. Of these, half were not aware that DM and smoking increase the risk of PAD. One in 4 knew that PAD is associated with increased risk of MI and stroke, and only 14% were aware that PAD could lead to amputation. All knowledge domains were lower in individuals with lower income and education levels.3 • In data concerning people aged ≥70 years or those aged 50 to 69 years with a history of DM or smoking, as well as their physicians, 83% of patients with a prior diagnosis of PAD were aware Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Genetics of PAD • Atherosclerotic PAD is heritable, even independent of risk factors for PAD which themselves are heritable. • In the ethnically diverse San Diego Population Study, a family history of PAD was independently associated with a 1.83-fold higher odds of PAD.50 In the Swedish Twin Registry, the OR of PAD in a monozygotic twin was 17.7 and 5.7 in dizygotic twins; estimated genetic effects accounted for 58% and nonshared environmental effects for 42% of the phenotypic variance between twins.51 The NHLBI Twin Study found that 48% of the variability in ABI with similar environmental risk factors could be attributed to additive genetic effects.52 • There are monogenic (mendelian) diseases that result in PAD, including familial lipoprotein disorders such as chylomicronemia and familial hypercholesterolemia, hyperhomocysteinemia, and pseudoxanthoma elasticum.53 • GWASs have identified genetic loci associated with atherosclerotic PAD, including the CHDassociated chromosome 9p21 genetic locus, which has been shown to be associated with PAD, AAA, and intracranial aneurysm.54 Other PAD-associated genetic loci found through GWASs include SNPs in the cholinergic receptor nicotinic α3 (CHRNA3), DAB2 interaction protein (DAB21P), and cytochrome B-245 α-chain (CYBA) genes.55 • GWASs have also identified genetic variants associated with inflammatory forms of PAD such as KD.56 Global Burden of PAD (See Table 23-2 and Charts 23-4 through 23-6) • A systematic study of 34 studies reported that globally, 202 million people were living with PAD, and during the preceding decade, the number of people with PAD increased by 28.7% in low- to middle-income countries and by 13.1% in highincome countries (Chart 23-4).42 • Global mortality attributable to PAD and global prevalence of PAD by sex from the GBD 2016 Study are shown in Table 23-2.57 • The GBD 2016 Study used statistical models and data on incidence, prevalence, case fatality, excess mortality, and cause-specific mortality to estimate disease burden for 315 diseases and injuries in 195 countries and territories.57 — PAD mortality is high in Russia and in Central and Eastern Europe (Chart 23-5). Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 — PAD prevalence is high in Southern and subSaharan Africa, North America, and Western and Northern Europe (Chart 23-6). Aortic Diseases ICD-9 440, 441, 444, and 447; ICD-10 I70, I71, I74, I77, and I79. Aortic Aneurysm and Acute Aortic Dissection (See Charts 23-7 and 23-8) ICD-9 441; ICD-10 I71. Prevalence and Incidence • The prevalence of AAAs that are 2.9 to 4.9 cm in diameter ranges from 1.3% in males 45 to 54 years of age to 12.5% in males 75 to 84 years of age. For females, the prevalence ranges from 0% in the youngest to 5.2% in the oldest age groups.58 • A meta-analysis of 15 475 individuals from 18 studies on small AAAs (3.0–5.4 cm) demonstrated that mean aneurysm growth rate was 2.21 mm per year and did not significantly vary by age and sex. Growth rates were higher in smokers versus former or never smokers (by 0.35 mm/y) and lower in people with DM than in those without DM (by 0.51 mm/y).59 • A study from Olmsted County, MN,60 demonstrated annual age- and sex-adjusted incidences per 100 000 people of 3.5 (95% CI, 2.2–4.9) for thoracic aortic aneurysm rupture and 3.5 (95% CI, 2.4–4.6) for acute aortic dissection. Mortality 2016: Mortality—9758. Any-mention mortality— 16 458. Complications • Rates of rupture of small AAAs (3.0–5.4 cm in diameter) range from 0.71 to 11.03 per 1000 person-years, with higher rupture rates in smokers (pooled HR, 2.02 [95% CI, 1.33–3.06]) and females (pooled HR, 3.76 [95% CI, 2.58–5.47]; P<0.001).59 • There is a dose-response association between the diameter and the minimum and maximum risk of AAA rupture per year (Chart 23-7).61 • A 2015 systematic review that included 4 randomized trials of ultrasound screening demonstrated lower AAA-associated mortality, emergency operations, and rupture with screening, but with higher AAA-associated elective repair rates; however, there was no effect on all-cause mortality (Chart 23-8).62 Similar results were reported in a systematic review report prepared for the US Preventive Services Task Force63 and in a 2016 March 5, 2019 e429 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES of the diagnosis, but only half of their physicians had recognized the diagnosis.3 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 23 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Swedish study evaluating a nationwide screening program targeting 65-year-old males.64 • Data from IRAD demonstrated that the rate of mesenteric malperfusion in 1809 patients with type A acute dissections was 3.7%, with a higher mortality rate than for patients without malperfusion (63.2% versus 23.8%; P<0.001).65 • Data from IRAD demonstrated that patients with acute type B aortic dissection have heterogeneous in-hospital outcomes. In-hospital mortality in patients with and without complications (such as mesenteric ischemia, renal failure, limb ischemia, or refractory pain) was 20.0% and 6.1%, respectively. In patients with complications, in-hospital mortality associated with surgical and endovascular repair was 28.6% and 10.1% (P=0.006), respectively.66 Hospital Discharges • In 2014, there were 69 000 hospital discharges with aortic aneurysm as principal diagnoses, of which 50 000 were males and 19 000 were females (HCUP, NHLBI tabulation). Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Interventions • Results from 4 trials (N=3314 participants) evaluating the effect of open or endovascular repair of small AAAs (4.0–5.5 cm) did not demonstrate an advantage to earlier intervention compared with routine ultrasound surveillance.67 • Data from 23 838 patients with ruptured AAAs collected through the NIS (2005–2010) demonstrated in-hospital mortality of 53.1% (95% CI, 51.3%–54.9%), with 80.4% (95% CI, 79.0%– 81.9%) undergoing intervention for repair. Of individuals who underwent repair, 20.9% (95% CI, 18.6%–23.2%) underwent endovascular repair, with a 26.8% (95% CI, 23.7%–30.0%) postintervention mortality rate, and 79.1% (95% CI, 76.8%–81.4%) underwent open repair, with a 45.6% (95% CI, 43.6%–47.5%) postintervention mortality rate.68 • Data from the NIS suggest that the use of endovascular repair of AAAs rose substantially between 2000 and 2010 (5% versus 74% of all AAA repairs, respectively), whereas the overall number of AAAs (≈45 000 per year) remained stable. In-hospital mortality and length of stay declined during this period, but costs rose.69 • At least for the first 3 years after elective repair of an AAA, individuals who have endovascular repair may have better outcomes than those who undergo open repair. After multivariable adjustment, Medicare patients who underwent open AAA repair had a higher risk of all-cause mortality (HR, 1.24 [95% CI, 1.05–1.47]), AAA-related mortality (HR, 4.37 [95% CI, 2.51–7.66]), and e430 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 23 complications at 1 year than patients who underwent endovascular repair.70 However, after 8 years of follow-up, survival in the open repair group was similar to that in the endovascular repair group. Of note, individuals in the endovascular repair group had a higher rate of eventual aneurysm rupture (5.4%) than patients who underwent open repair (1.4%).71 Similar findings were observed in the OVER Veterans Affairs Cooperative trial, which compared open AAA repair to endovascular repair in 881 patients and demonstrated reductions in mortality from endovascular repair at 2 years (HR, 0.63 [95% CI, 0.40–0.98]) and 3 years (HR, 0.72 [95% CI, 0.51–1.00]).72 However, there was no survival difference between open and endovascular repair in individuals followed up for up to 9 years (mean, 5 years; HR, 0.97 [95% CI, 0.77–1.22]).72 • In comparisons of the United States and the United Kingdom, the United States demonstrated a higher rate of AAA repair, smaller AAA diameter at the time of repair, and lower rates of AAA rupture and AAA-related death.73 • In ruptured AAAs, implementation of a contemporary endovascular-first protocol was associated with decreased perioperative morbidity and mortality, a higher likelihood of discharge to home, and improved long-term survival in a retrospective analysis of 88 consecutive patients seen at an academic medical center.74 • Perioperative mortality of endovascular aneurysm repair was not related to surgeon case volume but was lower in hospitals with higher volume (eg, 1.9% in hospitals with <10 cases a year versus 1.4% in those with 49–198 cases; P<0.01). Perioperative mortality after open repair was inversely related to both surgeon case volume (6.4% in ≤3 cases versus 3.8% in 14–62 cases; P<0.01) and hospital case volume (6.3% in ≤5 cases vs 3.8% in 14–62 cases; P<0.01).75 • The data for surgery in thoracic aortic aneurysms are more mixed between open and endovascular repair. A sample of 12 573 and 2732 Medicare patients who underwent open thoracic aortic aneurysm and endovascular repair from 1998 to 2007 demonstrated higher perioperative mortality for open repair in both intact (7.1% versus 6.1%; P=0.07) and ruptured (46% versus 28%; P<0.01) thoracic aortic aneurysms but higher 1-year (87% versus 82%; P=0.001) and 5-year (72% versus 62%; P=0.001) survival rates.76 Perioperative mortality rates for open thoracic aortic aneurysms were higher for NH black Medicare patients than for white Medicare patients (18% versus 10%; P<0.001), but rates were similar for endovascular repair (8% versus 9%; P=0.56).63 On the basis Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Risk Factors • Many risk factors for atherosclerosis are also associated with increased risk for AAAs.79 Of these, smoking is the most important modifiable risk factor for AAAs.80 • A 2014 systematic review of 17 community-based observational studies demonstrated a consistent, inverse association between DM and prevalent AAAs (OR, 0.80 [95% CI, 0.70–0.90]).81 • On the basis of nationally representative data from the United Kingdom, giant cell arteritis has been demonstrated to be associated with a 2-fold higher risk (sub-HR, 1.92 [95% CI, 1.52–2.41]) after adjustment for competing risks for developing an AAA. These data also demonstrate an inverse association between DM and AAAs.82 Genetics • Monogenic diseases that cause thoracic aortic disease include Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, arterial tortuosity syndrome, and familial thoracic aortic aneurysm disease. Mutations in the genes causing these disorders significantly increase the risk of developing vascular aneurysms. If these disorders are suspected, referral to a specialty clinic for genetic testing can be useful for diagnosis, treatment, and cascade screening in family members. • GWASs have identified genetic variants associated with nonfamilial forms of thoracic aortic aneurysm/dissection, including common variants in the fibrillin gene (FBN1; rare mutations in this gene cause Marfan syndrome) and variants in the LDL receptor protein–related 1 (LRP1) and unc51–like kinase 4 (ULK4) genes.83,84 • AAA is heritable; a family history of AAA is a risk factor for AAA, particularly in male siblings of male patients, for whom the RR for AAA is as high as 18.85,86 • GWASs and other studies have identified genetic variants associated with AAA, including a locus Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 on chromosome 3p12.3 and SNPs in DAB2IP, LDLR, LRP1, MMP3, TGFβR2, and SORT1.87,88 • A GWAS has also identified common genetic variants for intracranial aneurysms.89 In addition, rare variants in ANGPTL6 are associated with increased risk of intracranial aneurysms.90 • Despite the co-occurrence of different types of aneurysms, a meta-analysis has found no shared genetic variants for intracranial, thoracic, and aortic aneurysms.85 • Nonatherosclerotic forms of arterial disease such as fibromuscular dysplasia and spontaneous coronary artery dissection are more difficult to evaluate for genetic components given their lesser prevalence and heterogeneous nature, but studies of these diseases are ongoing. A recent study has identified a noncoding SNP in the phosphatase and actin regulator 1 (PHACTR1) gene as being associated with fibromuscular dysplasia.91 Global Burden of Aortic Aneurysm (See Table 23-3 and Chart 23-9) • Global mortality attributable to and prevalence of aortic aneurysm by sex are shown in Table 23-3.57 • The GBD 2016 Study used statistical models and data on incidence, prevalence, case fatality, excess mortality, and cause-specific mortality to estimate disease burden for 315 diseases and injuries in 195 countries and territories. The highest agestandardized mortality rates attributable to aortic aneurysm are estimated for Northern and Eastern Europe, southern and tropical Latin America, and Oceania (Chart 23-9).57 Atherosclerotic Renal Artery Stenosis ICD-9 440.1; ICD-10 I70.1. Prevalence and Incidence • A US community-based cohort of older adults (≥65 years old) reported the prevalence of renal artery disease as 6.8%.92 Among those with renal artery stenosis, 88% were unilateral and 12% were bilateral. • A US study using Medicare data reported that the incidence rate of renal artery stenosis was 3.1 per 1000 patient-years.93 The incidence of renal artery stenosis increased by ≈5 fold from 1992 to 2004. Complications • Atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis is often a cause of drug-resistant hypertension.94 • An Irish study reported that among a total of 3987 patients undergoing coronary angiography, the presence of renal artery stenosis conferred 2 times higher mortality risk.95 March 5, 2019 e431 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES of data from the NIS (N=1400), weekend repair for thoracic aortic aneurysm rupture (N=322) was associated with higher mortality than weekday repair (N=1078; OR, 2.55 [95% CI, 1.77–3.68]), likely because of delays in surgical intervention.77 • Seventeen-year trends in the IRAD database (1996–2013) demonstrate an increase in surgical repair of type A thoracic dissections (79%–90%) and a significant decrease in in-hospital and surgical mortality for type A dissections (31%–22% [P<0.001] and 25%–18% [P=0.003], respectively). Type B dissections were more likely to be treated with endovascular therapies, but no significant changes in mortality were observed.78 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 23 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 23 Interventions • The CORAL study compared medical therapy alone versus medical therapy plus renal artery stenting in patients with atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis and hypertension. Although there was a significant difference in SBP favoring the stent group (−2.3 mm Hg [95% CI, −4.4 to −0.2 mm Hg]), there was no difference in the primary end point of major cardiovascular or kidney event.96 Risk Factors • Traditional atherosclerotic risk factors such as advanced age, DM, smoking, and hypertension are associated with higher prevalence of atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis.94 Table 23-1.  Peripheral Artery Disease Population Group Prevalence, Age ≥40 y Mortality, 2016, All Ages* Hospital Discharges, 2014, All Ages ≥6.8 Million 13 048 115 000 Males … 5888 (45.1%)† 69 000 Females … 7160 (54.9%)† 46 000 NH white males … 4689 … NH white females … 5677 … NH black males … 719 … NH black females … 938 … Hispanic males … 331 … Hispanic females … 377 … NH Asian or Pacific Islander males … 110‡ … NH Asian or Pacific Islander females … 110‡ … NH American Indian/Alaska Native … 70 … Both sexes Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Ellipses (…) indicate data not available; and NH, non-Hispanic. *Mortality for Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Asian and Pacific Islander people should be interpreted with caution because of inconsistencies in reporting Hispanic origin or race on the death certificate compared with censuses, surveys, and birth certificates. Studies have shown underreporting on death certificates of American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander, and Hispanic decedents, as well as undercounts of these groups in censuses. †These percentages represent the portion of total mortality attributable to peripheral artery disease that is for males vs females. ‡Includes Chinese, Filipino, Hawaiian, Japanese, and Other Asian or Pacific Islander. Sources: Prevalence: Data derived from Allison et al.2 Prevalence of peripheral artery disease is based on an ankle-brachial index <0.9 or a previous revascularization for peripheral artery disease. Mortality: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/ National Center for Health Statistics, 2015 Mortality Multiple Cause-of-Death–United States. Table 23-2.   Global Mortality From and Prevalence of PAD by Sex Both Sexes Combined Males Females Death Prevalence Death Prevalence Death Prevalence Total number (millions) 0.1 (0.0 to 0.1) 120.1 (105.6 to 137.7) 0.02 (0.02 to 0.04) 50.6 (44.4 to 58.3) 0.03 (0.02 to 0.06) 69.5 (61.3 to 79.7) Percent change total number, 1990 to 2016 128.6 (92.1 to 173.3) 82.2 (80.3 to 84.2) 109.3 (84.5 to 167.4) 91.2 (88.8 to 93.7) 148.5 (61.9 to 199.6) 76.2 (74.2 to 78.3) Percent change total number, 2006 to 2016 37.4 (26.0 to 51.3) 30.0 (29.0 to 31.0) 33.9 (21.7 to 49.5) 31.8 (30.6 to 33.0) 40.5 (22.7 to 59.0) 28.8 (27.7 to 29.9) 1.0 (0.8 to 1.5) 1805.2 (1588.5 to 2063.9) 1.1 (0.9 to 1.6) 1,657.6 (1456.5 to 1899.6) 0.9 (0.5 to 1.6) 1,929.8 (1702.0 to 2202.2) Percent change rate, 1990 to 2016 2.0 (−16.0 to 19.6) −8.0 (−8.8 to −7.2) −7.2 (−18.6 to 16.0) −6.5 (−7.5 to −5.6) 8.9 (−29.7 to 30.4) −8.4 (−9.3 to −7.5) Percent change rate, 2006 to 2016 −2.6 (−10.5 to 6.9) −1.6 (−2.3 to −0.9) −4.7 (−12.7 to 5.4) −1.3 (−2.2 to −0.5) −0.8 (−13.6 to 12.0) −1.6 (−2.3 to −0.9) Rate per 100 000 PAD indicates peripheral artery disease. e432 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 23 Both sexes Males Females 0.2 (0.2 to 0.2) 0.1 (0.1 to 0.1) 0.1 (0.1 to 0.1) Percent change total number, 1990 to 2016 61.7 (54.5 to 70.1) 55.3 (46.9 to 66.4) 73.4 (60.6 to 82.6) Percent change total number, 2006 to 2016 20.5 (17.0 to 24.9) 18.3 (13.3 to 24.8) 24.4 (18.3 to 30.2) Total number (millions) 2.6 (2.6 to 2.7) 3.8 (3.6 to 3.9) 1.7 (1.7 to 1.8) Percent change rate, 1990 to 2016 Rate per 100 000 −20.5 (−23.7 to −16.7) −26.2 (−29.9 to −21.6) −15.0 (−20.9 to −10.7) Percent change rate, 2006 to 2016 −10.1 (−12.6 to −7.0) −13.0 (−16.4 to −8.4) −7.4 (−11.9 to −3.2) CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Table 23-3.  Global Mortality From and Prevalence of Aortic Aneurysm by Sex Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 23-1. Estimates of prevalence of peripheral artery disease in males by age and ethnicity. Amer. indicates American; and NH, non-Hispanic. Data derived from Allison et al.2 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e433 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 23 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 23-2. Estimates of prevalence of peripheral artery disease in females by age and ethnicity. Amer. indicates American; and NH, non-Hispanic. Data derived from Allison et al.2 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 23-3. Hazard ratios of cardiovascular mortality with 95% CI by ankle-brachial index categories. Data derived from Fowkes et al.8 e434 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 23 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 23-4. Prevalence of peripheral artery disease by age in males and females in high-income countries and low-income or middle-income countries. Adapted from The Lancet (Fowkes et al42), with permission from Elsevier. Copyright © 2013, Elsevier Ltd. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 23-5. Age-standardized mortality rates of peripheral artery disease per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. Data derived from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.57 Printed with permission. Copyright © 2017 University of Washington. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e435 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 23 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 23-6. Age-standardized prevalence of peripheral artery disease per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. Data derived from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.57 Printed with permission. Copyright © 2017, University of Washington. Chart 23-7. Association between diameter and minimum and maximum risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture per year. Data derived from Brewster et al.61 e436 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 23 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 23-8. Numbers needed to screen to avoid an AAA-associated death and a ruptured AAA. AAA indicates abdominal aortic aneurysm. Data derived from Eckstein et al.62 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 23-9. Age-standardized mortality rates of aortic aneurysm per 100 000, both sexes, 2016. Country codes: ATG, Antigua and Barbuda; BRB, Barbados; COM, Comoros; DMA, Dominica; E Med., Eastern Mediterranean; FJI, Fiji; FSM, Micronesia, Federated States of; GRD, Grenada; KIR, Kiribati; LCA, Saint Lucia; MDV, Maldives; MHL, Marshall Islands; MLT, Malta; MUS, Mauritius; SGP, Singapore; SLB, Solomon Islands; SYC, Seychelles; TLS, Timor-Leste; TON, Tonga; TTO, Trinidad and Tobago; VCT, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; VUT, Vanuatu; W Africa, West Africa; and WSM, Samoa. Data derived from Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.57 Printed with permission. Copyright © 2017, University of Washington. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e437 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al REFERENCES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 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Bourcier R, Le Scouarnec S, Bonnaud S, Karakachoff M, Bourcereau E, Heurtebise-Chrétien S, Menguy C, Dina C, Simonet F, Moles A, Lenoble C, Lindenbaum P, Chatel S, Isidor B, Génin E, Deleuze JF, Schott JJ, Le Marec Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 23 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 24 24. QUALITY OF CARE Abbreviations Used in Chapter 24 Continued See Tables 24-1 through 24-11 and Chart 24-1 Click here to return to the Table of Contents The Institute of Medicine has defined quality of care as “the degree to which health services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes and are consistent with current professional knowledge,”1 and further defined 6 specific domains for improving health care: safety, effectiveness, patient or people-centeredness, timeliness, efficiency, and equity. Abbreviations Used in Chapter 24 ACC ACEI ACS ACTION AED AF AHA AMI ARB ASCVD AVAIL Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 BMI BP CAD CHA2DS2-VASc CHD CHS CI CPR CVD DM DNR DVT ECG ED EF EMS ERR ETco2 GLORIA-AF GWTG HbA1c HF HF-ACTION HMO HR IHCA American College of Cardiology angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor acute coronary syndrome Acute Coronary Treatment and Intervention Outcomes Network automated external defibrillator atrial fibrillation American Heart Association acute myocardial infarction angiotensin receptor blocker atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease Adherence Evaluation After Ischemic Stroke Longitudinal body mass index blood pressure coronary artery disease Clinical prediction rule for estimating the risk of stroke based on congestive heart failure, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and sex (1 point each); age ≥75 y and stroke/transient ischemic attack/thromboembolism (2 points each); plus history of vascular disease, age 65–74 y, and (female) sex category coronary heart disease Cardiovascular Health Study confidence interval cardiopulmonary resuscitation cardiovascular disease diabetes mellitus do not resuscitate deep vein thrombosis electrocardiogram emergency department ejection fraction emergency medical services excess readmission ratio end-tidal CO2 Global Registry on Long-term Oral Antithrombotic Treatment in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Get With The Guidelines hemoglobin A1c (glycosylated hemoglobin) heart failure Heart Failure: A Controlled Trial Investigating Outcomes of Exercise Training health maintenance organization hazard ratio in-hospital cardiac arrest (Continued ) e442 March 5, 2019 IQR IV LDL-C LV LVEF LVSD MD MEPS MESA MI N/A NCDR NSTEMI OHCA OR PCI PINNACLE PPO QALY ROC RR RSMR rtPA SD STEMI TIA TOPCAT tPA UFH VF VT interquartile range intravenous low-density lipoprotein cholesterol left ventricular left ventricular ejection fraction left ventricular systolic dysfunction medical doctor Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis myocardial infarction not available or not applicable National Cardiovascular Data Registry non–ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction out-of-hospital cardiac arrest odds ratio percutaneous coronary intervention Practice Innovation and Clinical Excellence preferred provider organization quality-adjusted life-year Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium relative risk risk-standardized mortality rate recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator standard deviation ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction transient ischemic stroke Treatment of Preserved Cardiac Function Heart Failure With an Aldosterone Antagonist tissue-type plasminogen activator unfractionated heparin ventricular fibrillation ventricular tachycardia Assessing care quality requires the development and implementation of performance measures, explicit standards or metrics of care against which actual clinical care delivered can be judged.2 Performance measures are standards that, if not followed, represent clinician error. This differs from guidelines, which are clinical recommendations applicable to most clinical scenarios but ultimately left to reasonable clinician discretion. Measuring performance requires a robust process for data collection across care facilities and clinicians, data transfer, analysis, and dissemination. Over the past 15 years, there has been a proliferation of clinical registries in the United States and worldwide designed to help us better understand and improve quality, performance, and outcomes. Early registries have focused primarily on the inpatient setting (MI, HF, stroke) or discrete procedures (PCI, defibrillator implantation, peripheral vascular interventions, cardiothoracic surgery). In the United States, these have been principally run by the ACC’s NCDR3 and the AHA’s GWTG Program.4 More recently, a variety of elective procedural registries have also been developed by the AHA and ACC, such as for AF ablation and left atrial appendage occlusion. New outpatient registries such as the ACC’s PINNACLE Registry use electronic health record data transfer rather than case report form data Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  Benjamin et al • • Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Acute Myocardial Infarction (See Tables 24-1 through 24-5) • The ACTION Registry–GWTG is currently the largest US-based hospital registry of inpatient AMI care and is the current best source for nationallevel quality data (Tables 24-1 through 24-5). • Wadhera and colleagues5 examined a large cohort of Medicare beneficiaries with 642 105 index hospitalizations for AMI and showed that higher 30-day payments were associated with lower 30-day mortality after adjustment for patient characteristics and comorbidities (adjusted OR for additional $1000 payments, 0.986 [95% CI, 0.979–0.992]; P<0.001). This could have implications for payment programs that incent reduction in payments without considering value. • Chatterjee and Joynt-Maddox6 examined patterns in 30-day mortality from AMI as they relate to public reporting of these outcomes. In data from 2009 to 2015 from 2751 hospitals with publicly reported mortality data for AMI, they showed 30-day mortality among baseline poor performers (worst quartile in 2009 and 2010 in public reporting, before value-based payment) was higher at baseline but improved more over time compared with other hospitals (18.6% in 2009 to 14.6% in Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • • • 2015 [−0.74% per year; P<0.001] versus 15.7% in 2009 to 14.0% in 2015 [−0.26% per year; P<0.001]; Pinteraction<0.001). In a study examining the association between higher-than-expected risk-adjusted 30-day readmission rates (ERR >1) after AMI and MI care processes and outcomes, Pandey and colleagues7 showed participating hospitals’ riskadjusted 30-day readmission rates after MI were not associated with in-hospital quality of MI care (adjusted OR, 0.94 [95% CI, 0.81–1.08] per 0.1-unit increase in MI ERR for overall defectfree care). Among the 51  453 patients with 1-year outcomes data available, higher MI ERR was associated with higher all-cause readmission within 1 year of discharge; however, this association was largely driven by readmissions early after discharge and was not significant in landmark analyses beginning 30 days after discharge. The MI ERR was not associated with risk for mortality within 1 year of discharge. Bucholz and colleagues8 showed that patients admitted to high-performing hospitals after AMI had longer life expectancies than patients treated at low-performing hospitals. This survival benefit appeared in the first 30 days and persisted over 17 years of follow-up. The study sample included 119 735 patients with AMI who were admitted to 1824 hospitals. On average, patients treated at high-performing hospitals lived between 0.74 and 1.14 years longer than patients treated at low-performing hospitals. Makam and Nguyen9 showed cardiac biomarker testing in the ED is common even among those without symptoms suggestive of ACS. Biomarker testing occurred in 8.2% of visits in the absence of symptoms related to ACS, representing 8.5 million visits. Among individuals who were subsequently hospitalized, cardiac biomarkers were tested in 47% of all visits. Biomarkers were tested in 35.4% of visits in this group despite the absence of ACS-related symptoms. Using data from the ACTION Registry–GWTG, among 202 213 patients discharged after AMI from 526 US participating sites between January 2007 and March 2011, Rao and colleagues10 showed that only 14.5% of the eligible patients without a documented contraindication received aldosterone antagonists. Fewer than 2% of the participating sites used aldosterone antagonists in ≥50% of eligible patients. According to national Medicare data from July 2015 through June 2016, the median (IQR) hospital RSMR for MI was 13.1% (12.6%, 13.5%), and the median (IQR) risk-standardized 30-day readmission rate was 15.8% (15.5%, 16.2%).11 March 5, 2019 e443 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES entry to examine performance measures across a wide range of cardiovascular conditions. Increasingly, outpatient postmarketing registries have been sponsored by pharmaceutical or device companies and managed by contract research organizations, such as for anticoagulation in AF. Finally, medical claims data from payers (Medicare, commercial claims) or integrated healthcare systems (Veterans Affairs) have also examined quality. In the following sections, data on quality of care will be presented across these 6 domains to highlight current care and to stimulate efforts to improve the quality of cardiovascular care nationally. Rather than group findings by domains as we have in prior years, we now group findings by disease or therapeutic area. Where possible, data are reported from recently published literature or as standardized quality indicators drawn from quality-improvement registries whose methods are consistent with performance measures endorsed by the ACC and the AHA.2,5,6 Additional data on adherence to ACC/AHA clinical practice guidelines are also included to supplement performance measures data where appropriate. The select data presented are meant to provide illustrative examples of quality of care and are not meant to be comprehensive given the sheer volume of quality data published each year. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 24 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al • Mathews and colleagues12 examined post-MI medication adherence as a hospital-level variable using data from 347 US hospitals participating in the ACTION Registry–GWTG. They observed that postdischarge use of secondary prevention medications varied significantly across US hospitals and was inversely associated with 2-year outcomes at the hospital level. Heart Failure (See Tables 24-6 and 24-7) Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • Current US HF quality data are best captured by the widespread but voluntary GWTG–HF Program (Tables 24-6 and 24-7). • Elucidating the validity of use of hospital volume as a structural metric for assessing quality of HF care, Kumbhani and colleagues13 examined the relationship between admission volume, processof-care metrics, and short- and long-term outcomes in patients admitted with acute HF in the GWTG–HF registry with linked Medicare inpatient data. In their cohort of 125 595 patients at 342 hospitals, they found that hospital volume as a structural metric correlated with process measures but not with 30-day outcomes and only marginally with outcomes up to 6 months of follow-up. Lower-volume hospitals were significantly less likely to be adherent to HF process measures than higher-volume hospitals. On multivariable modeling, higher hospital volume was not associated with a difference in the in-hospital mortality (OR, 0.99 [95% CI, 0.94–1.05]; P=0.78), 30-day mortality (HR, 0.99 [95% CI, 0.97–1.01]; P=0.26), or 30-day readmissions (HR, 0.99 [95% CI, 0.97– 1.00]; P=0.10). Gupta and colleagues14 examined the association of the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program with readmission and mortality outcomes among patients hospitalized with HF. Among a cohort of 115 245 fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries discharged after HF hospitalizations, the 1-year risk-adjusted readmission rate declined from 57.2% to 56.3% (HR, 0.92 [95% CI, 0.89–0.96]), and the 1-year riskadjusted mortality rate increased from 31.3% to 36.3% (HR, 1.10 [95% CI, 1.06–1.14]) after the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program implementation. • Chatterjee and Joynt-Maddox6 examined patterns in 30-day mortality from HF as they relate to public reporting of these outcomes. In data from 2009 to 2015 from 3796 hospitals with publicly reported mortality data for HF, they showed baseline poor performers (worst quartile in 2009 and 2010 in public reporting, before value-based payment) improved over time (from 13.5% to e444 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 24 13.0%; −0.12% per year; P<0.001), but mean mortality among all other HF hospitals increased during the study period. (from 10.9% to 12.0%; 0.17% per year; P<0.001, Pinteraction<0.001). In a secondary analysis of the TOPCAT and HF-ACTION trials focused on patient-reported outcomes, Pokharel and colleagues15 observed that the most recent of a series of Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire scores was most strongly associated with subsequent death and cardiovascular hospitalization. • Using pooled participant-level data from the CHS and MESA, Pandey and colleagues16 studied sex differences in the lifetime risk of HF. At an index age of 45 years, the lifetime risk for any HF through age 90 years was higher in males than females (27.4% versus 23.8%). Among participants with antecedent MI before HF diagnosis, the remaining lifetime risks for HF with preserved EF and HF with reduced EF were 2.5-fold and 4-fold higher, respectively, than for participants without antecedent MI. • Using NIS data, Ziaeian and colleagues17 showed HF hospitalization rates decreased 30.8% between 2002 and 2013. The ratio of males to females increased from 20% greater to 39% greater (Ptrend=0.002) over that time. Black males and black females had rates that were 229% (Ptrend=0.141) and 240% (Ptrend=0.725) those of whites in 2013. Hispanic males had a rate that was 32% greater in 2002, and the difference narrowed to 4% greater (Ptrend=0.047) in 2013 relative to whites. For Hispanic females, the rate was 55% greater in 2002 and narrowed to 8% greater (Ptrend=0.004) in 2013 relative to whites. Asian/Pacific Islander males had a 27% lower rate in 2002, which improved to 43% lower (Ptrend=0.040) in 2013 relative to whites. For Asian/ Pacific Islander females, the hospitalization rate was 24% lower in 2002 and improved to 43% lower (Ptrend=0.021) in 2013 relative to whites. • Among 106 304 patients hospitalized with HF at 317 centers in the AHA GWTG–HF registry, there was a graded inverse association between 30-day RSMR and long-term mortality (quartile 1 versus quartile 4: 5-year mortality, 73.7% versus 76.8%). Lower hospital-level 30-day RSMR was associated with greater 1-, 3-, and 5-year survival for patients with HF. These differences in 30-day survival continued to accrue beyond 30 days and persisted long term, which suggests that 30-day RSMR could be a useful HF performance metric.18 • Pandey et al19 reported results from the GWTG−HF registry evaluating the association between HF ERR and performance measures, as Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • • • Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 rates and changes in mortality rates. They observed that among Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries hospitalized for HF and AMI, reductions in hospital 30-day readmission rates were weakly but significantly correlated with reductions in hospital 30-day mortality rates after discharge. Prevention and Risk Factor Modification (See Table 24-8) • The National Committee for Quality Assurance Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set consists of established measures of quality of care related to CVD prevention in the United States (Table 24-8). • Pokharel and colleagues23 examined practice-level variation in statin therapy among 40- to 75-yearold patients with DM and no CVD between May 2008 and October 2013 from the ACC’s PINNACLE Registry. Among 215  193 patients (582 048 encounters) from 204 cardiology practices, statins were prescribed in 61.6% of patients with DM. Among 182 practices with ≥30 patients with DM, the median practice statin prescription rate was 62.3%, with no noticeable change over time. There was a 57% practice-level variation in statin use for 2 similar patients that was not affected by adjustment for patient-related variables, which suggests that practice- or providerrelated factors primarily determined variation in statin use. • Using data from the PINNACLE Registry, Hira and colleagues24 showed that among 27 533 patients receiving prasugrel, 13.9% (N=3824) had a contraindication to prasugrel use (ie, history of TIA or stroke). This was considered inappropriate prasugrel use. A further 4.4% of patients (N=1210) were receiving it for a nonrecommended indication (age >75 years without history of DM or MI or weight <60 kg). Both inappropriate and nonrecommended prasugrel use showed wide practice-level variation (median rate ratio of 2.89 [95% CI, 2.75–3.03] and 2.29 [95% CI, 2.05– 2.51], respectively). • In an analysis from the PINNACLE Registry, Hira 808 and colleagues25 showed that among 68  patients receiving aspirin therapy for primary prevention, roughly 11.6% (7972 of 68 808) were receiving inappropriate aspirin therapy (10-year risk of CVD <6%). There was significant practicelevel variation in inappropriate aspirin use (range, 0%–71.8%; median, 10.1%; IQR, 6.4%) for practices with an adjusted median rate ratio of 1.63 (95% CI, 1.47–1.77). • Using aspirin dosing data from 221 199 patients with MI enrolled in the ACTION Registry–GWTG, March 5, 2019 e445 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES • well as in-hospital and 1-year clinical outcomes. They stratified participating centers into groups with low (HF ERR ≤1) versus high (HF ERR >1) riskadjusted readmission rates. There were no differences between the low and high risk-adjusted 30-day readmission groups in median adherence rate to all performance measures (95.7% versus 96.5%, P=0.37) or median percentage of defectfree care (90.0% versus 91.1%, P=0.47). The composite 1-year outcome of death or all-cause readmission rates was also not different between the 2 groups (median 62.9% versus 65.3%; P=0.10). The high HF ERR group had higher 1-year all-cause readmission rates (median 59.1% versus 54.7%; P=0.01); however, 1-year mortality rates were lower among the high versus low group, with a trend toward statistical significance (median 28.2% versus 31.7%; P=0.07). The authors concluded that the quality of care and clinical outcomes were comparable among hospitals with high versus low risk-adjusted 30-day HF readmission rates. In a longitudinal cohort study of 48 million hospitalizations among 20 million Medicare fee-forservice patients across 3497 hospitals, Desai and colleagues20 showed that patients at hospitals subject to penalties under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program had greater reductions in readmission rates than those at nonpenalized hospitals. Reductions in readmission rates were greater for target versus nontarget conditions for patients at the penalized hospitals but not at nonpenalized hospitals. According to national Medicare data from July 2015 through June 2016, the median (IQR) hospital RSMR for HF was 11.6% (10.8%, 12.4%), and the median (IQR) risk-standardized 30-day readmission rate was 21.4% (20.8%, 22.1%).11 Krumholz and colleagues21 examined readmission outcomes among patients who had multiple admissions at >1 hospital within a given year to attempt to separate hospital from patient effects. They found the observed readmission rate to be consistently higher among patients admitted to hospitals in a worse-performing quartile than among those admitted to hospitals in a better-performing quartile, but the only statistically significant difference was observed when one was in the best-performing quartile and the other was in the worst (absolute difference in readmission rate 2.0 percentage points [95% CI, 0.4–3.5]). In a Medicare cohort comprising almost 3 million admissions for HF and 1.2 million for MI, Dharmarajan and colleagues22 studied the association between changes in hospital readmission Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 24 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Hall and colleagues26 showed a 25-fold variation in the use of high-dose aspirin (325 mg/d) across participating centers. Overall, 60.9% of patients were discharged on high-dose aspirin. Highdose aspirin was prescribed to 73% of patients treated with PCI and 44.6% of patients managed medically; 56.7% of patients with an in-hospital bleeding event were also discharged on highdose aspirin. Among 9075 patients discharged on aspirin, thienopyridine, and warfarin, 44.0% were prescribed high-dose aspirin therapy. • Data from the PINNACLE Registry showed that among 156 145 patients with CAD in 58 practices, just over two-thirds (N=103 830, or 66.5%) of patients were prescribed the optimal combination of medications (β-blockers, ACEIs or angiotensin receptor blockers, statins) for which they were eligible. After adjustment for patient factors, the practice median rate ratio for prescription was 1.25 (95% CI, 1.20–1.32), which indicates a 25% likelihood that any 2 practices would differ in treating identical CAD patients.10 • A study of 35 191 CHD patients from the US Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare system showed that among 27 947 patients with LDL-C levels <100 mg/dL, 9200 (32.9%) received additional lipid assessments without any treatment intensification during the 11 months from the index lipid panel. Even among 13 114 patients with LDL-C <70 mg/dL, repeat lipid testing was performed in 8177 patients (62.4%) during 11 months of follow-up. These results show that redundant lipid testing is common in patients with CHD.27 • Heller and colleagues28 determined the costeffectiveness of statins after the expanded recommendations in the “2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults.”28a They determined the ACC/AHA guideline would potentially result in up to 12.3 million more statin users than the Adult Treatment Panel III guideline, with a marginal number needed to treat for 10 years per QALY gained of 68. Moderate-intensity statin use in all males 45 to 74 years of age and females 55 to 74 years of age would result in 28.9 million more statin users than the ACC/AHA guideline, with a marginal number needed to treat for 10 years per QALY gained of 108. In all cases, they estimated benefits would be greater in males than females.28 • Using data from MEPS, Salami and colleagues29 described trends in statin use and related outof-pocket expense from 2002 to 2013. They found that statin use increased overall and e446 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 24 among those with established ASCVD, but use in higher-risk groups was suboptimal. Statin use was significantly lower in females (OR, 0.81 [95% CI, 0.79–0.85]) and racial/ethnic minorities (OR, 0.65 [95% CI, 0.61–0.70]). Gross domestic product–adjusted total cost for statins decreased from $17.2 billion (out-of-pocket cost, $7.6 billion) in 2002 to 2003 to $16.9 billion (out-ofpocket cost, $3.9 billion) in 2012 to 2013, and the mean annual out-of-pocket costs for patients decreased from $348 to $94. Atrial Fibrillation • Of all CVD, AF may have the largest quantity of registries, with at least 10 non–industry-funded and 6 industry-funded registries.30 Almost all of these emerged after the introduction of direct oral anticoagulants to the market, and performance measures and utilization of anticoagulation has remained a major focus. • In 2016, the ACC and AHA revised the clinical performance and quality measures for AF and atrial flutter.31 The 3 pairs of inpatient and outpatient performance measures include documentation of CHA2DS2-VASc score, oral anticoagulant prescription, and planned or monthly international normalized ratio testing for warfarin. The 18 quality measures reflect metrics for appropriate medications for comorbidities (HF), inappropriate prescription of specific anticoagulant drugs and antiarrhythmic drugs in specific clinical scenarios, and documentation of shared decision making. Overuse of oral anticoagulants in AF patients with very low stroke risk has been observed but has not yet been formalized into quality or performance measures. • There is considerable variation across registries in estimated use of anticoagulation. In general, administrative claims data and electronic health record data from healthcare systems tend to show lower oral anticoagulant prescription than sitebased informed-consent studies. • Over the past decade, the proportion of AF patients with AF receiving oral anticoagulants has increased from ≈67% to >80%.30 • The highest uptake is reported in European registries (90%) and the lowest in Asia (58%).30 However, methodological factors are likely a major source of difference in estimates, including selection bias of both numerator and denominator (patient, clinician, site, and in some registries, requirement of informed consent), patient characteristics, and oral anticoagulant ascertainment methodology. For example, in the outpatient, electronic health record–based PINNACLE-AF US Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Other Treatments The AHA GWTG–AF program has been designed to track the 2016 performance measures, but there are no published data yet.36 Data on use of rate versus rhythm control, appropriate and inappropriate use of antiarrhythmic drugs, and procedural factors related to catheter ablation are expected to be forthcoming. The NCDR AF ablation and left atrial appendage occlusion registries have also not yet published data. Stroke (See Tables 24-4 and 24-9) • The AHA GWTG–Stroke program (Tables  244 and 24-9) remains the largest stroke quality Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 improvement program. The US-based program is an ongoing, voluntary hospital registry and performance improvement initiative for acute stroke and supplies most quality data for acute stroke care. • Care processes that would lead to best functional outcomes after acute stroke are poorly understood. A study of 2083 ischemic stroke patients from 82 hospitals with data in both the AVAIL registry and GWTG–Stroke found that one-third of acute stroke patients were functionally dependent or dead at 3 months after stroke. Functional rates varied considerably across hospitals, which indicates the need to understand which process measures could be targeted to minimize hospital variation and improve poststroke functional outcomes.37 • Door-to-needle time for tPA administration decreased on average by 10 minutes, from 77 minutes (IQR 60–98 minutes) to 67 minutes (IQR 51–87 minutes), after implementation of Target: Stroke Phase I, the first stage of AHA’s GWTG– Stroke quality improvement program. During this period, in-hospital all-cause mortality declined (from 9.93% to 8.25%), and discharge to home became more frequent (37.6% versus 42.7%).38 • Target: Stroke Phase II was launched in April 2014 to promote further reduction in door-to-needle time. There was significant site variation in doorto-needle time; 16 strategies were identified that were significantly associated with reduced door-to-needle time. It was estimated that doorto-needle time could be reduced on average by an additional 20 minutes if all strategies were implemented.39 • A study of 204 591 patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes admitted to 1563 GWTG– Stroke participating hospitals between April 1, 2003, and June 30, 2010, showed that 63.7% of the patients arrived at the hospital by EMS. Older patients, those with Medicaid and Medicare, and those with severe strokes were more likely to activate EMS. Conversely, minority race/ethnicity (black, Hispanic, Asian) and living in rural communities were associated with a lower likelihood of EMS use. EMS transport was independently associated with an onset-to-door time ≤3 hours, a higher proportion of patients meeting doorto-imaging time of ≤25 minutes, more patients meeting a door-to-needle time of ≤60 minutes, and more eligible patients being treated with tPA if onset of symptoms was ≤2 hours. The authors concluded that although EMS use was associated with rapid evaluation and treatment of stroke, more than one-third of stroke patients fail to use EMS.40 March 5, 2019 e447 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 registry, oral anticoagulant prescription for those with CHA2DS2-VASc score ≥2 in 2014 was 48%. In the industry-funded, informed-consent, postmarketing GLORIA-AF international registry, oral anticoagulant prescription between 2011 and 2014 was 80%.32 • Healthcare insurance coverage may influence oral anticoagulant and novel oral anticoagulant use. An analysis of 363 309 prevalent AF patients from the PINNACLE-AF outpatient registry found considerable variation in oral anticoagulant use across insurance plans.33 Relative to Medicare, Medicaid insurance was associated with a lower odds of oral anticoagulant prescription and of novel oral anticoagulant use. • Potential overuse in low-risk patients remains a concern, with oral anticoagulants administered to AF patients with no stroke risk factors.30 Methodological limitations of comorbidity ascertainment could lead to overestimation of overuse. • Inappropriate use of aspirin for patients at moderate to high risk of stroke remains a concern. In PINNACLE-AF, which examined the use of aspirin rather than guideline-recommended oral anticoagulants for patients with CHA2DS2-VASc score ≥2, 40% of patients were treated with aspirin alone, and this was influenced by CHD comorbidities.34 • Treating specialty can influence likelihood of therapy and resultant outcomes. In the Veterans Health Administration, the largest integrated healthcare system in the United States, cardiology outpatient care within 90 days of newly diagnosed AF was associated with a reduced adjusted risk of stroke (HR, 0.91 [95% CI, 0.86–0.96]) and death (HR, 0.89 [95% CI, 0.88–0.91]), although with an increased risk of arrhythmia-related hospitalization (HR, 1.48 [95% CI, 1.35–1.42]).35 This finding was statistically mediated by an increase in 90-day oral anticoagulant prescription. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 24 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Implantable Defibrillators • In a comparative effectiveness study of singleversus dual-chamber implantable cardioverterdefibrillators using data from the Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Registry, Peterson and colleagues41 found that among patients receiving an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator for primary prevention without indications for pacing, the use of a dual-chamber device compared with a single-chamber device was associated with a higher risk of device-related complications and similar 1-year mortality and hospitalization outcomes. In a propensity-matched cohort, rates of complications were lower for single-chamber devices (3.51% versus 4.72%; P<0.001; risk difference, −1.20 [95% CI, −1.72 to −0.69]), but device type was not significantly associated with 1-year mortality (unadjusted rate, 9.85% versus 9.77%; HR, 0.99 [95% CI, 0.91–1.07]; P=0.79), 1-year allcause hospitalization (unadjusted rate, 43.86% versus 44.83%; HR, 1.00 [95% CI, 0.97–1.04]; P=0.82), or hospitalization for HF (unadjusted rate, 14.73% versus 15.38%; HR, 1.05 [95% CI, 0.99– 1.12]; P=0.19). Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Resuscitation (See Tables 24-10 and 24-11 and Chart 24-1) • Quality measures in resuscitation have targeted inpatient care settings. Started in 1999, the AHA GWTG–Resuscitation Registry remains the dominant source of US quality improvement data (Tables  24-10 and 24-11; Chart 24-1). GWTG– Resuscitation is a voluntary hospital registry and performance improvement initiative for in-hospital cardiac arrest. • Process measures for in-hospital resuscitation are generally based on time to correct administration of specific resuscitation and postresuscitation procedures, drugs, or therapies. Recent findings are discussed here. • Among Medicare beneficiaries participating in GWTG–Resuscitation, 1-year survival after inhospital cardiac arrest has increased modestly over the past decade for both shockable and nonshockable presenting arrest rhythms (Chart 24-1).42 However, despite an overall improvement in survival, there remains lower survival in IHCA during off-hours (nights and weekends) compared with on-hours events.43 • In 103 932 in-hospital cardiac arrests between 2000 and 2014, 12.7% had delays to epinephrine administration, with marked variation across hospitals. The delay was inversely correlated to e448 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 24 risk-standardized survival. Whether reduction in this process measure could improve outcomes has not yet been demonstrated.44 • A composite performance score for in-hospital arrest varied significantly across hospitals (89.7% [IQR 85.4%–93.1%]). Hospital process composite quality performance was associated with risk-standardized discharge rates and favorable neurological status at discharge.45 • Chan et al46 demonstrated that rates of survival to discharge were lower for black patients (25.2%) than for white patients (37.4%) after IHCA. Lower rates of survival to discharge for blacks reflected lower rates of both successful resuscitation (55.8% versus 67.4%) and postresuscitation survival (45.2% versus 55.5%). Adjustment for the hospital site at which patients received care explained a substantial portion of the racial differences in successful resuscitation (adjusted RR, 0.92 [95% CI, 0.88–0.96]; P<0.001) and eliminated the racial differences in postresuscitation survival (adjusted RR, 0.99 [95% CI, 0.92–1.06]; P=0.68). The authors concluded that much of the racial difference was associated with the hospital center in which black patients received care. • Stub et al47 reported a post hoc secondary analysis of a large, partial factorial trial of interventions for patients with OHCA. The quality of hospital-based postresuscitation care given to each patient was assigned an evidence-based quality score that considered (1) initiation of temperature management; (2) achievement of target temperature 32°C to 34°C; (3) continuation of temperature management for >12 hours; (4) performance of coronary angiography within 24 hours; and (5) no withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment before day 3. These were aggregated as hospital-level composite performance scores, which varied widely (median [IQR] scores from lowest to highest hospital quartiles, 21% [20%–25%] versus 59% [55%–64%]). Adjusted survival to discharge increased with each quartile of composite performance score (from lowest to highest: 16.2%, 20.8%, 28.5%, and 34.8%; P<0.01). Adjusted rates of favorable neurological outcome also increased (from lowest quartile to highest: 8.3%, 13.8%, 22.2%, and 25.9%; P<0.01). Hospital score was significantly associated with outcome after risk adjustment for established baseline factors (highest versus lowest adherence quartile: adjusted OR of survival, 1.64 [95% CI, 1.13–2.38]).47 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 24 ACTION Registry– GWTG STEMI* Quality-of-Care Measure CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Table 24-1.  AMI Quality-of-Care Measures, 2016 ACTION Registry– GWTG NSTEMI* Aspirin within 24 h of admission† 98.4 97.8 Aspirin at discharge‡ 99.2 98.4 β-Blockers at discharge 98.2 97.0 Lipid-lowering medication at discharge§ 99.6 99.2 ARB/ACEI at discharge for patients with LVEF <40% 92.5 89.8 ACEI at discharge for AMI patients 64.8 52.0 ARB at discharge for AMI patients 12.9 17.0 Adult smoking cessation advice/counseling 98.1 98.1 Cardiac rehabilitation referral for AMI patients 83.4 75.2 Values are percentages. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor; ACTION Registry– GWTG, Acute Coronary Treatment and Intervention Outcomes Network Registry–Get With The Guidelines; AMI, acute myocardial infarction; ARB, angiotensin receptor blocker; LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction; NSTEMI, non–ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction; and STEMI, ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction. *ACTION Registry–GWTG: STEMI and NSTEMI patients are reported separately. Patients must be admitted with acute ischemic symptoms within the previous 24 hours, typically reflected by a primary diagnosis of STEMI or NSTEMI. Patients who are admitted for any other clinical condition are not eligible. Data reported include data from the first quarter of 2016 to the fourth quarter of 2016. †Effective January 1, 2015, this measure was updated in the ACTION Registry–GWTG to exclude patients who are taking dabigatran, rivaroxaban, or apixaban (novel oral anticoagulant medications) at home. ‡Effective January 1, 2015, this measure was updated in the ACTION Registry–GWTG to exclude patients who were prescribed dabigatran, rivaroxaban, or apixaban (novel oral anticoagulant medications) at discharge. §Denotes statin use at discharge. Use of nonstatin lipid-lowering agent was 3.9% for STEMI patients and 6.2% for NSTEMI patients in the ACTION Registry–GWTG. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Table 24-2.  Time Trends in ACTION Registry–GWTG CAD Quality-of-Care Measures, 2010 to 2016 Quality-of-Care Measure 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Aspirin within 24 h of admission* 97 97.6 97.8 95.4 98.1 98.6 98.5 Aspirin at discharge† 98 98.3 98.4 98.4 98.7 98.7 98.7 β-Blockers at discharge 96 96.7 97.1 97.1 97.6 97.5 97.5 Statin use at discharge 92 98.4 98.8 98.8 99.1 99.2 99.4 ARB/ACEI at discharge for patients with LVEF <40% 86 87.8 89.7 90.0 91.2 90.2 91.0 Adult smoking cessation advice/counseling 98 98.4 98.4 98.4 98.6 98.0 98.1 Cardiac rehabilitation referral for AMI patients 75 76.5 77.3 77.2 79.4 77.8 78.6 Values are percentages. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor; ACTION Registry–GWTG, Acute Coronary Treatment and Intervention Outcomes Network Registry–Get With The Guidelines; AMI, acute myocardial infarction; ARB, angiotensin receptor blocker; CAD, coronary artery disease; and LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction. *Effective January 1, 2015, this measure was updated in the ACTION Registry–GWTG to exclude patients taking dabigatran, rivaroxaban, or apixaban (novel oral anticoagulant medications) at home. †Effective January 1, 2015, this measure was updated in the ACTION Registry–GWTG to exclude patients who were prescribed dabigatran, rivaroxaban, or apixaban (novel oral anticoagulant medications) at discharge. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e449 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 24 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Table 24-3.  Additional ACTION Registry–GWTG Quality-of-Care Metrics for AMI Care, 2016 Quality Metrics Overall STEMI NSTEMI ECG within 10 min of arrival 68.1 77.0 64.2 Aspirin within 24 h of arrival 98.5 98.4 97.8 Any anticoagulant use* 95.0 96.7 93.8 49.4 46.9 49.6 Dosing errors   UFH dose   Enoxaparin dose 9.0 6.3 9.1   Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor dose 5.0 5.2 4.5 Aspirin at discharge 98.7 99.2 98.4 Prescribed statins on discharge 99.4 99.6 99.2 Adult smoking cessation advice/counseling 98.1 98.1 98.1 Cardiac rehabilitation referral 78.6 83.4 75.2 4.17 (4.01–4.41) 6.17 (5.90–6.64) 2.92 (2.79–3.17) In-hospital mortality† (95% CI) Values are percentages. Data reported include data from the first quarter of 2015 to the fourth quarter of 2015. ACTION Registry–GWTG indicates Acute Coronary Treatment and Intervention Outcomes Network Registry–Get With The Guidelines; AMI, acute myocardial infarction; NSTEMI, non–ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction; STEMI, ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction; and UFH, unfractionated heparin. *Includes UFH, low-molecular-weight heparin, or direct thrombin inhibitor use. †Includes all patients. Table 24-4.  Timely Reperfusion for AMI and Stroke GWTG–Stroke (for Stroke) ACTION Registry– GWTG STEMI   Thrombolytic agents within 30 min N/A 52.0   PCI within 90 min* N/A 95.9   IV tPA in patients who arrived <2 h after symptom onset, treated ≤3 h 87.74† N/A   IV tPA in patients who arrived <3.5 h after symptom onset, treated ≤4.5 h 81.03†‡ N/A   IV tPA door-to-needle time ≤60 min 83.54† N/A Quality-of-Care Measure STEMI Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Stroke Values are percentages. AMI data from the ACTION registry, 2016. Stroke data from the GWTG–Stroke registry June 2017 to May 2018. ACTION Registry–GWTG indicates Acute Coronary Treatment and Intervention Outcomes Network Registry–Get With The Guidelines; AMI, acute myocardial infarction; IV, intravenous; N/A, not applicable; PCI, percutaneous coronary intervention; STEMI, ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction; and tPA, tissue plasminogen activator. *Excludes transfers. †Reflects analysis performed for 2018 update. ‡IV tPA in patients who arrived <3.5 hours after symptom onset, treated ≤4.5 hours measure was changed in 2016 to include in-hospital strokes in the denominator. e450 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 24 Race/Ethnicity Quality-of-Care Measure White Black CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Table 24-5.  Quality of Care by Race/Ethnicity and Sex in the ACTION Registry, 2014 Sex Other Males Females Aspirin at admission 98.1 98.2 98.3 98.4 97.7 Aspirin at discharge 98.8 98.0 98.8 98.9 98.2 β-Blockers at discharge 97.6 97.2 97.5 97.9 97.0 Time to PCI ≤90 min for STEMI patients 96.1 94.3 96.0 96.2 95.2 ARB/ACEI at discharge for patients with LVEF <40% 91.2 91.7 88.5 91.5 90.5 Statins at discharge 99.1 98.9 99.4 99.3 98.8 Values are percentages. Data reported include data from first quarter of 2015 to fourth quarter of 2015. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor; ACTION, Acute Coronary Treatment and Intervention Outcomes Network; ARB, angiotensin receptor blocker; LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction; PCI, percutaneous coronary intervention; and STEMI, STsegment–elevation myocardial infarction. Table 24-6.  HF Quality-of-Care Measures, 2016 Quality-of-Care Measure AHA GWTG–HF LVEF assessment 98.94 ARB/ACEI at discharge for patients with LVSD 93.66 Complete discharge instructions 94.06 β-Blockers at discharge for patients with LVSD, no contraindications 97.81 Anticoagulation for AF or atrial flutter, no contraindications 85.48 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Values are percentages. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor; AF, atrial fibrillation; AHA, American Heart Association; ARB, angiotensin receptor blocker; GWTG–HF, Get With The Guidelines–Heart Failure; HF, heart failure; LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction; and LVSD, left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Table 24-7.  Quality of Care by Race/Ethnicity and Sex in the GWTG–HF Program, 2016 Race/Ethnicity Sex Quality-of-Care Measure White Black Hispanic Males Females Postdischarge appointment* 78.35 79.18 70.65 77.64 77.62 Complete set of discharge instructions 93.60 95.21 95.17 94.63 93.37 Measure of LV function* 99.07 99.29 97.01 99.06 98.81 ACEI or ARB at discharge for patients with LVSD, no contraindications* 93.45 94.83 92.14 93.68 93.83 Smoking cessation counseling, current smokers 92.10 93.96 93.79 93.15 92.49 Evidence-based specific β-blockers* 91.88 94.69 91.52 92.88 92.25 β-Blockers at discharge for patients with LVSD, no contraindications 97.82 98.16 96.93 97.95 97.59 Hydralazine/nitrates at discharge for patients with LVSD, no contraindications† … 31.53 20.00 33.30 28.07 Anticoagulation for AF or atrial flutter, no contraindications 86.11 84.23 83.14 86.10 84.73 Composite quality-of-care measure (using discharge instructions and βblocker at discharge) 96.46 96.99 95.79 96.65 96.35 Values are percentages. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor; AF, atrial fibrillation; ARB, angiotensin receptor blocker; ellipses, data not available; GWTG–HF, Get With The Guidelines−Heart Failure; LV, left ventricular; and LVSD, left ventricular systolic dysfunction. *Indicates the 4 key achievement measures targeted in GWTG–HF. †For black patients only. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e451 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 24 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Table 24-8.  National Committee for Quality Assurance Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set Measures of Care, 2016 Commercial Medicare Medicaid HMO PPO HMO PPO HMO   β-Blocker persistence after MI* 84.4 83.8 90.1 89.9 79.9   BP control† 62.4 54.5 69.6 69.7 56.5   Statin therapy for patients with CVD 79.2 79.9 77.3 76.8 74.7   HbA1c testing 90.6 89.3 93.5 93.6 86.7   HbA1c >9.0% 33.0 42.5 26.3 23.3 43.3   Eye examination performed 53.6 47.5 70.4 69.6 54.9   Monitoring nephropathy 90.2 88.1 95.6 95.3 89.9   BP <140/90 mm  Hg 61.6 50.5 63.9 60.6 59.7   Statin therapy for patients with DM 60.2 58.9 70.7 67.8 60.2   Advising smokers and tobacco users to quit 75.1 72.3 85.6 83.8 76.2   BMI percentile assessment in children and adolescents (3–17 y of age) 65.2 52.0 N/A N/A 69.1   Nutrition counseling (children and adolescents [3–17 y of age]) 60.8 50.0 N/A N/A 65.3   Counseling for physical activity (children and adolescents [3–17 y of age]) 55.5 44.9 N/A N/A 57.6   BMI assessment for adults 18–74 y of age 76.6 62.9 94.2 91.8 80.7 Cardiovascular disease DM Tobacco, nutrition, and lifestyle   Physical activity discussion in older adults (≥65 y of age) (2015 data) N/A 53.5 55.3 N/A   Physical activity advice in older adults (≥65 y of age) (2015 data) N/A 50.5 49.9 N/A Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Values are percentages. BMI indicates body mass index; BP, blood pressure; CVD, cardiovascular disease; DM, diabetes mellitus; HbA1c, hemoglobin A1c; HMO, health maintenance organization; MI, myocardial infarction; N/A, not available or not applicable; and PPO, preferred provider organization. *β-Blocker persistence: received persistent β-blocker treatment for 6 months after acute myocardial infarction hospital discharge. †Adults 18 to 59 years of age with BP <140/90 mm Hg, adults aged 60 to 85 years with a diagnosis of DM and BP <140/90 mm Hg, and adults aged 60 to 85 years without a diagnosis of DM and BP <150/90 mm Hg. Table 24-9.  Quality of Care by Race/Ethnicity and Sex in the GWTG–Stroke Program, 2016 Race/Ethnicity Sex Quality-of-Care Measure White Black Hispanic Males Females IV tPA in patients who arrived ≤2 h after symptom onset, treated ≤3 h* 86.37 87.38 87.03 87.25 86.23 IV tPA in patients who arrived <3.5 h after symptom onset, treated ≤4.5 h† 45.83 49.24 50.97 47.54 46.58 IV tPA door-to-needle time ≤60 min 79.51 80.11 80.79 81.31 78.37 Thrombolytic complications: IV tPA and life-threatening, serious systemic hemorrhage 10.62 10.77 7.46 10.70 11.00 Antithrombotic agents <48 h after admission* 97.40 97.08 96.53 97.41 97.10 DVT prophylaxis by second hospital day* 99.24 99.19 99.04 99.21 99.23 Antithrombotic agents at discharge* 98.82 98.40 97.95 98.72 98.46 Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation at discharge* 96.16 95.63 96.09 96.33 95.94 Therapy at discharge if LDL-C >100 mg/dL or LDL-C not measured or on therapy at admission* 98.01 98.33 97.51 98.43 97.68 Counseling for smoking cessation* 97.48 97.40 97.11 97.49 97.39 Lifestyle changes recommended for BMI >25 kg/m 52.86 54.45 54.37 53.20 53.29 Composite quality-of-care measure 97.89 97.76 97.37 97.95 97.61 2 Values are percentages. BMI indicates body mass index; DVT, deep vein thrombosis; GWTG, Get With The Guidelines; IV, intravenous; LDL-C, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; and tPA, tissue-type plasminogen activator. *Indicates the 7 key achievement measures targeted in GWTG–Stroke. †This measure was changed in 2016 to include in-hospital strokes in the denominator. e452 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 24 Overall Adults Children 46.1 (45.0–47.3) 45.7 (44.6–46.9) 61.4 (54.9–67.9) CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Table 24-10.  Quality of Care for Patients With Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest at US ROC Sites (January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014) Bystander and EMS care*   Bystander CPR, %   Shocked by AED before EMS, % 2.0 (1.7–2.4) 2.1 (1.7–2.4) 1.4 (0.0–3.0)   Chest compression fraction during first 5 min of CPR, % 0.85 (0.12) 0.85 (0.12) 0.83 (0.13)   Compression depth, mm 48.1 (10.7) 48.1 (10.7) 47.2 (9.5)   Preshock pause duration, s 10.8 (11.0) 10.8 (10.9) 16.2 (16.4) 8.8 (4.5) 8.8 (4.5) 8.7 (4.2)   Hypothermia induced after initial VT/VF, %‡ 66.3 (62.3–70.3) 66.2 (62.1–70.2) 100 (100–100)   No order for withdrawal/DNR during first 72 h, %§ 45.0 (42.1–48.0) 44.8 (41.9–47.8) 100 (100–100)   Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator assessment, initial VT/ VF, no AMI per MD notes or final ECG interpretation, %‖ 30.3 (24.8–35.8) 30.0 (24.5–35.6) 100 (100–100)   Time to first EMS defibrillator applied, min Hospital-based metrics† Values are mean (95% confidence interval) or mean (SD). Because age is missing for some cases, these cases are not included in either adults or children, thus explaining why overall rates equal the adult rates when rates for children are not available. AED indicates automated external defibrillator; AMI, acute myocardial infarction; CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation; DNR, do not resuscitate; EMS, emergency medical services; MD, medical doctor; ROC, Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium; VF; ventricular fibrillation; and VT, ventricular tachycardia. *Data are from EMS-treated cases. †During 2014, there was 1 pediatric case with initial rhythm VT/VF admitted to the hospital. ‡Denominator is all cases with initial rhythm VT/VF and admitted to the hospital. §Denominator is all cases admitted to the hospital. ‖Denominator is all cases with initial rhythm VT/VF, no indication of AMI, no percutaneous coronary intervention, no bypass, and admitted to the hospital. Table 24-11.  Quality of Care of Patients With In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Among GWTG–Resuscitation Hospitals, 2016 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Adults Children Event outside critical care setting 46.3 12.5 All objective CPR data collected 98.7 99.1 ETco2 used during arrest 6.9 33.2 Induced hypothermia after resuscitation from shockable rhythm 7.6 10.7 Values are mean percentages. CPR indicates cardiopulmonary resuscitation; ETco2, end-tidal CO2; and GWTG, Get With The Guidelines. Source: GWTG–Resuscitation Investigators, June 2017. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e453 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 24 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 24-1. Survival rates after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in US sites of the Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium, 2006 to 2014. 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J Am Coll Cardiol. 2017;69:777– 785. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2016.11.061 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 24 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 25 25. MEDICAL PROCEDURES See Tables 25-1 and 25-2 and Charts 25-1 through 25-4 Click here to return to the Table of Contents Trends in Operations and Procedures (See Tables 25-1 and 25-2 and Charts 25-1 and 25-2) Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • The mean hospital charges for cardiovascular procedures in 2014 ranged from $43 484 for carotid endarterectomy to $808 770 for heart transplantations (Table 25-1). • The trends in the numbers of 5 common cardiovascular procedures in the United States from 1993 to 2014 are presented in Chart 25-1. Of the 5 procedures, cardiac catheterization was the most common procedure for all years presented (Chart 25-1). • Of the 10 leading diagnostic groups in the United States, the greatest number of surgical procedures were cardiovascular and obstetrical procedures (Chart 25-2). • The total number of inpatient cardiovascular operations and procedures decreased 6%, from 8 461 000 in 2004 to 7 971 000 in 2014 (NHLBI tabulation of HCUP data; Table 25-2). • Data from the HCUP were examined for trends from 1997 to 2014 for use of PCI and CABG.1 Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting • The number of inpatient discharges for CABG decreased from 683 000 in 1997 to 371 000 in 2014 (Chart 25-1). • In 1997, the number of inpatient discharges for CABG was 484 000 for males and 199 000 for females; these declined to 277 000 and 94 000, respectively, in 2014. Abbreviations Used in Chapter 25 ASD AV CABG HCUP HLHS ICD-9-CM NHLBI PCI PTCA STS VSD e456 atrial septal defect atrioventricular coronary artery bypass graft Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project hypoplastic left heart syndrome International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute percutaneous coronary intervention percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty Society of Thoracic Surgeons ventricular septal defect March 5, 2019 Inpatient Cardiac Catheterization and PCI (See Tables 25-1 and 25-2) • Inpatient PCI discharges decreased from 359 000 for males and 190 000 for females in 1997 to 325  000 and 155  000, respectively, by 2014 (Chart 25-1). • Data on Medicare beneficiaries undergoing a coronary revascularization procedure between 2008 and 2012 indicate that the rapid growth in nonadmission PCIs (from 60 405 to 106 495) has been more than offset by the decrease in PCI admissions (from 363 384 to 295 434).2 • In 2014, the mean inpatient hospital charge for PCI was $84 813 (Table 25-1). • From 2004 to 2014, the number of inpatient cardiac catheterizations decreased from 1 486 000 to 1 016 000 annually (HCUP, NHLBI tabulation; Chart 25-1). • In 2014, an estimated 480 000 inpatient PCI (previously referred to as percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, or PTCA) procedures were performed in the United States (HCUP, NHLBI tabulation; Chart 25-1). • In 2014, ≈68% of PCI procedures were performed on males, and ≈50% were performed on people ≥65 years of age (HCUP, NHLBI tabulation; Table 25-2). • Inpatient hospital deaths for PCI increased from 0.8% in 2004 to 2.1% in 2014 (HCUP, NHLBI tabulation). In 2014, ≈82% of stents implanted during PCI were drug-eluting stents compared with 18% that were bare-metal stents (HCUP, NHLBI tabulation). • The rate of any cardiac stent procedure per 10 000 population rose by 61% from 1999 to 2006, then declined by 27% between 2006 and 2009.3 Cardiac Open Heart Surgery • Data from the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database, which voluntarily collects data from ≈80% of all hospitals that perform CABG in the United States, indicate that a total of 159 869 procedures involved isolated CABG in 2016.4 • Among other major procedures, there were 28 493 isolated aortic valve replacements and 7706 isolated mitral valve replacements; 17 507 procedures involved both aortic valve replacement and CABG, whereas 2935 procedures involved both mitral valve replacement and CABG.4 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 25 are 254 transplantation hospitals in the United States, 139 of which performed heart transplantations in 2017. • Of the recipients in 2017, 71.6% were male, and 61.6% were white; 23.3% were black, whereas 10.0% were Hispanic. Heart transplantations by recipient age are shown in Chart 25-4. • For transplantations that occurred between 2012 and 2015, the 1-year survival rate was 90.5% for males and 91.1% for females; the 5-year survival rates based on 2008 to 2011 transplantations were 78.3% for males and 77.7% for females. The 1- and 5-year survival rates for white cardiac transplantation patients were 90.7% and 79.0%, respectively. For black patients, they were 90.7% and 74.1%, respectively. For Hispanic patients, they were 90.1% and 79.9%, respectively. For Asian patients, they were 91.3% and 80.0%, respectively. • As of April 27, 2018, 3994 patients were on the transplant waiting list for a heart transplant, and 55 patients were on the list for a heart/lung transplant.‍ According to data from the STS Congenital Heart Surgery Database5: • There were 122 193 procedures performed from January 2013 to December 2016. The in-hospital mortality rate was 3.0% during that time period. The 5 most common diagnoses were type 2 VSD (6.2%), HLHS (6.0%), patent ductus arteriosus (4.8%), open sternum with open skin (4.1%), and secundum ASD (4.0%).5 • The 5 most common primary procedures were delayed sternal closure (8.0%), patch VSD repair (6.3%), mediastinal exploration (3.6%), patch ASD repair (3.2%), and complete AV canal (AV septal defect) repair (2.8%).5 Heart Transplantations (See Charts 25-3 and 25-4) According to data from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (as of April 27, 2018)6 • In 2017, 3244 heart transplantations were performed in the United States (Chart 25-3). There Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Table 25-1.  2014 National HCUP Statistics: Mean Hospital Charges, In-Hospital Death Rates, and Mean Length of Stay for Various Cardiovascular Procedures Mean Hospital Charges, $ In-Hospital Death Rate, % Mean Length of Stay, d Total vascular and cardiac surgery and procedures 90 215 3.34 6.3 35–39, 00.50–00.51, 00.53–00.55, 00.61–00.66 Cardiac revascularization (bypass) 168 541 1.78 9.3 36.1–36.3 00.66, 17.55, 36.01, 36.02, 36.05 Procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure Codes PCI 84 813 2.07 3.5 Cardiac catheterization 57 494 1.42 4.2 37.21–37.23 Pacemakers 83 521 1.46 5.1 37.7–37.8, 00.50, 00.53 Implantable defibrillators 171 476 0.69 6.3 37.94–37.99, 00.51, 00.54 Carotid endarterectomy 43 484 0.27 2.6 38.12 Heart valves 201 557 3.36 9.7 35.00–35.14, 35.20–35.28, 35.96, 35.97, 35.99 Heart transplantations 808 770 7.84 45.4 37.51 Principal procedure only. HCUP indicates Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project; ICD-9-CM, International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification, 9th Revision; and PCI, percutaneous coronary intervention. Data derived from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e457 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Congenital Heart Surgery, 2013 to 2016 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 25 Table 25-2.  Estimated* Inpatient Cardiovascular Operations, Procedures, and Patient Data by Sex and Age: United States, 2014 (in Thousands) Operation/Procedure/ Patients Sex Age, y ICD-9-CM Procedure Codes All Male Female 18–44 45–64 64–84 ≥85 Heart valves 35.00–35.14, 35.20–35.28, 35.96, 35.97, 35.99 156 92 63 11 40 83 16 PCI 00.66, 17.55, 36.01, 36.02, 36.05 480 325 155 26 213 212 28 36.06, 36.07 434 294 140 24 194 191 25 36.1–36.3 371 276 94 10 148 204 9 PCI with stents Coronary artery bypass graft Cardiac catheterization 37.21–37.23 1016 625 391 68 432 455 54 37.7, 37.8, 00.50, 00.53 351 185 166 9 57 197 85   Pacemaker devices 37.8, 00.53 141 72 69 3 19 80 38   Pacemaker leads 37.7, 00.50 210 114 97 7 38 117 47 Pacemakers Implantable defibrillators 37.94–37.99, 00.51, 00.54 60 43 17 4 21 30 3 Carotid endarterectomy 38.12 86 51 35 0 20 60 6 35–39, 00.50–00.51, 00.53– 00.55, 00.61–00.66 7971 4602 3368 777 2860 3402 558 Total vascular and cardiac surgery and procedures†‡ These data do not reflect any procedures performed on an outpatient basis. Many more procedures are being performed on an outpatient basis. Some of the lower numbers in this table compared with 2006 probably reflect this trend. Data include procedures performed on newborn infants. Some of the ICD-9-CM procedure codes may have changed over the years. ICD-9-CM indicates International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification, 9th Revision; and PCI, percutaneous coronary intervention. *Breakdowns are not available for some procedures, so entries for some categories do not add to totals. These data include codes for which the estimated number of procedures is <5000. Categories with such small numbers are considered unreliable by the National Center for Health Statistics and in some cases may have been omitted. †Totals include procedures not shown here. ‡This estimate includes angioplasty and stent insertions for noncoronary arteries. Data derived from Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project National Inpatient Sample, 2014, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 25-1. Trends in cardiovascular procedures, United States, 1993 to 2014; inpatient procedures only. Data derived from Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample, Agency for Healthcare Research.1 e458 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 25 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 25-2. Number of surgical procedures in the 10 leading diagnostic groups, United States, 2014. Data derived from Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample, Agency for Healthcare Research.1 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 25-3. Trends in heart transplantations, 1975 to 2017. 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DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 26 See Tables 26-1 and 26-2 and Charts 26-1 through 26-6 Click here to return to the Table of Contents Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Using data from MEPS, the annual direct and indirect cost of CVD in the United States is an estimated $351.2 billion (Table 26-1 and Chart 26-1). This figure includes $213.8 billion in expenditures (direct costs, which include the cost of physicians and other professionals, hospital services, prescribed medication, and home health care, but not the cost of nursing home care) and $137.4 billion in lost future productivity attributed to premature CVD and stroke mortality in 2014 to 2015 (indirect costs). The direct costs for CVD and stroke for 2014 to 2015 (average annual) are available on the website of the nationally representative MEPS of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.1 Details on the advantages or disadvantages of using MEPS data are provided in the “Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics–2011 Update.”2 Indirect mortality costs are estimated for 2014 to 2015 (average annual) by multiplying the number of deaths for those years attributable to CVD and strokes, in age and sex groups, by estimates of the present value of lifetime earnings for those age and sex groups as of 2014 to 2015. Mortality data are from the National Vital Statistics System of the NCHS.3 The present values of lifetime earnings are unpublished estimates furnished by the Institute for Health and Aging, University of California, San Francisco, by Wendy Max, PhD, on April 4, 2018. Those estimates incorporate a 3% discount rate, which is the recommended percentage.4 The discount rate removes the effect of inflation in income over the lifetime of earnings. The estimate is for 2014, inflated to 2015 to account for the 2014 to 2015 change in hourly worker compensation in the business sector reported by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.5 The indirect costs exclude lost productivity costs attributable to chronic, prevalent nonfatal CVD and stroke illness during 2014 to 2015 among Abbreviations Used in Chapter 26 AHA CHD CHF COPD CVD ED GI HBP HD HF MEPS NCHS American Heart Association coronary heart disease congestive heart failure chronic obstructive pulmonary disease cardiovascular disease emergency department gastrointestinal (tract) high blood pressure heart disease heart failure Medical Expenditure Panel Survey National Center for Health Statistics workers, people keeping house, people in institutions, and people unable to work. Those morbidity costs were substantial in very old studies, but because of the lack of contemporary data, an adequate update could not be made. Most Costly Diseases (See Tables 26-1 and 26-2 and Chart 26-2) CVD and stroke accounted for 14% of total US health expenditures in 2014 to 2015, more than any major diagnostic group.1 By way of comparison, CVD total direct costs shown in Table 26-1 are higher than the 2014 to 2015 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality estimates for cancer, which were $84.0 billion (55% for outpatient or doctor office visits, 32% for inpatient care, and 9% for prescription drugs).1 Table  26-2 shows direct and indirect costs for CVD by sex and by 2 broad age groups. Chart 26-2 shows total direct costs for the 21 leading chronic diseases on the MEPS list. HD is the most costly condition.1 The estimated direct costs of CVD and stroke in the United States increased from $103.5 billion in 1996 to 1997 to $213.8 billion in 2014 to 2015 (Chart 26-3). Projections (See Charts 26-3 through 26-6) • The AHA developed methodology to project future costs of care for HBP, CHD, HF, stroke, and all other CVD.6 • By 2035, 45.1% of the US population is projected to have some form of CVD.6 • Between 2015 and 2035, total direct medical costs of CVD are projected to increase from $318 billion to $749 billion (2015$ in billions). Of this total in 2035, 55.5% will be attributable to hospital costs, 15.3% to medications, 15.0% to physicians, 7.2% to nursing home care, 5.5% to home health care, and 1.5% to other costs.6 • Indirect costs (attributable to lost productivity) for all fatal and nonfatal CVDs are estimated to increase from $237 billion in 2015 to $368 billion in 2035 (2015$ in billions), an increase of 55%.6 • Between 2015 and 2035, the total costs are expected to increase for total CVD, HBP and HBP as a risk factor, CHD, CHF, stroke, and other CVDs (Chart 26-4). • Between 2015 and 2035, the projected total (direct and indirect) costs of total CVD are estimated to remain relatively stable for 18- to 44-yearolds, increase slightly for 45- to 64-year-olds, and Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  March 5, 2019 e461 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES 26. ECONOMIC COST OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 26 increase sharply for 65- to 79-year-olds and adults aged ≥80 years (Chart 26-5). • Whereas the direct costs of CVD for home health care, nursing homes, physicians, and medications are estimated to rise steadily between 2015 and 2035, projected hospital costs are estimated to more than double in this same time frame (Chart 26-6). • These data indicate that CVD prevalence and costs are projected to increase substantially unless CVD incidence is reduced or short-term and long-term CVD care costs are better controlled. Table 26-1.  Estimated Direct and Indirect Costs (in Billions of Dollars) of CVD and Stroke: United States, Average Annual, 2014 to 2015 Heart Disease* Stroke Hypertensive Disease† Other Circulatory Conditions‡ Total CVD   Hospital inpatient stays 59.4   Hospital ED visits 6.3 17.4 7.9 12.8 97.5 0.8 1.3 1.0 9.4 Direct costs§   Hospital outpatient or office-based provider visits 22.6 2.4 13.7 7.9 46.6   Home health care 11.1 6.6 8.2 1.6 27.5   Prescribed medicines 10.0 0.8 20.2 1.8 32.8   Total expenditures 109.4 28.0 51.3 25.1 213.8 Indirect costsǁ   Lost productivity/mortality 109.3 17.5 4.6 6.1 137.4 Grand totals 218.7 45.5 55.9 31.2 351.2 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Numbers do not add to total because of rounding. CVD indicates cardiovascular disease; and ED, emergency department. *This category includes coronary heart disease, heart failure, part of hypertensive disease, cardiac dysrhythmias, rheumatic heart disease, cardiomyopathy, pulmonary heart disease, and other or ill-defined heart diseases. †Costs attributable to hypertensive disease are limited to hypertension without heart disease. ‡Other circulatory conditions include arteries, veins, and lymphatics. §Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) healthcare expenditures are estimates of direct payments for care of a patient with the given disease provided during the year, including out-of-pocket payments and payments by private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and other sources. Payments for over-the-counter drugs are not included. These estimates of direct costs do not include payments attributed to comorbidities. Total CVD costs are the sum of costs for the 4 diseases but with some duplication. ǁThe Statistics Committee agreed to suspend presenting estimates of lost productivity attributable to morbidity until a better estimating method can be developed. Lost future earnings of people who died in 2014 to 2015, discounted at 3%. Sources: Estimates from the Household Component of the MEPS of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for direct costs (average annual 2014 to 2015).1 Indirect mortality costs are based on 2014 to 2015 counts of deaths by the National Center for Health Statistics and an estimated present value of lifetime earnings furnished for 2014 by Wendy Max (Institute for Health and Aging, University of California, San Francisco, April 4,2018) and inflated to 2015 from change in worker compensation reported by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. All estimates prepared by Michael Mussolino, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Table 26-2.  Costs of Total CVD and Stroke in Billions of Dollars by Age and Sex: United States, Average Annual, 2014 to 2015 Total Males Females Age <65 y Age ≥65 y Direct 213.8 122.4 91.4 85.5 128.3 Indirect mortality 137.4 102.3 35.1 115.5 21.9 Total 351.2 224.7 126.5 201.0 150.2 Numbers may not add to total because of rounding. CVD indicates cardiovascular disease. Source: Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, average annual 2014 to 2015 (direct costs) and mortality data from the National Center for Health Statistics and present value of lifetime earnings from the Institute for Health and Aging, University of California, San Francisco (indirect costs).1 All estimates prepared by Michael Mussolino, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. e462 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 26 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 26-1. Direct and indirect costs of CVD and stroke (in billions of dollars), United States, average annual 2014 to 2015. CVD indicates cardiovascular disease. Source: Prepared by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.1,3 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 26-2. The 21 leading diagnoses for direct health expenditures, United States, average annual 2014 to 2015 (in billions of dollars). COPD indicates chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; and GI, gastrointestinal (tract). Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; estimates are from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and exclude nursing home costs.1 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e463 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 26 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Chart 26-3. Estimated direct cost (in billions of dollars) of cardiovascular disease and stroke, United States, average annual (1996–1997 to 2014– 2015). Sources: Estimates from the Household Component of the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for direct costs (average annual 1996–1997 to 2014–2015).1 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 Chart 26-4. Projected total costs of CVD, United States, 2015 to 2035 (2015 dollars in billions). CHD indicates coronary heart disease; CHF, congestive heart failure; CVD, cardiovascular disease; and HBP, high blood pressure. Data from RTI International.6 Copyright © 2016, American Heart Association, Inc. e464 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 26 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Chart 26-5. 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DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 27 • High Blood Pressure in the United States— Table 8-1 • Diabetes Mellitus—Table 9-1 • Cardiovascular Diseases—Table 13-1 • Stroke—Table 14-1 • Congenital Cardiovascular Defects—Table 15-1 • Coronary Heart Disease—Table 19-1; Angina Pectoris—Table 19-2 • Heart Failure—Table 20-2‍‍‍ See Tables 27-1 through 27-3 Click here to return to the Table of Contents Sources: See the following summary tables for complete details: • Overweight and Obesity—Table 6-1 • High TC and LDL-C and Low HDL-C—Table 7-1 Table 27-1.  Males and CVD: At-a-Glance Table NH Black Males Hispanic Males NH Asian Males NH American Indian/ Alaska Native* Both Sexes Total Males NH White Males    Overweight and obesity, BMI ≥25.0 kg/m2† 157.2 M (69.4%) 78.8 M (72.5%) 73.0% 69.1% 79.6% 46.6% …    Obesity, BMI ≥30.0 kg/m † 82.2 M (36.3%) 37.3 M (34.3%) 33.6% 37.5% 39.0% 11.2% … 92.8 M (38.2%) 41.2 M (35.4%) 35.4% 29.8% 39.9% 38.7% … Diseases and Risk Factors Overweight and obesity   Prevalence, 2011–2014 2 Blood cholesterol   Prevalence, 2013–2016    Total cholesterol ≥200 mg/dL‡ Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019    Total cholesterol ≥240 mg/dL‡ 28.5 M (11.7%) 12.4 M (10.7%) 10.5% 8.9% 13.0% 11.7% …    LDL-C ≥130 mg/dL, 2011–2014‡ 71.3 M (30.3%) 34.0 M (30.0%) 29.3% 29.9% 36.6% 29.2% …    HDL-C <40 mg/dL, 2013–2016‡ 45.6 M (19.2%) 33.7 M (29.0%) 29.7% 19.8% 32.6% 25.9% … 116.4 M (46.0%) 58.7 M (49.0%) 48.2% 58.6% 47.4% 46.4% … 82 735 39 577 (47.8%)¶ 26 402 8429 3063 1153# 520 13.7 M (10.9%) 9.4% 14.7% 15.1% 12.8% … HBP   Prevalence, 2013–2016†   Mortality, 2016§‖ DM   Prevalence, 2013–2016    Diagnosed DM†   26.0 M (9.8%)    Undiagnosed DM†    Prediabetes† 9.4 M (3.7%) 5.5 M (4.6%) 4.7% 1.7% 6.3% 6.1% … 91.8 M (37.6%) 51.7 M (44.0%) 43.7% 31.9% 48.1% 47.1% …   Incidence, diagnosed DM, 2015⁎⁎ 1.5 M … … … … … …   Mortality, 2016§‖ 80 058 43 763 (54.7%)¶ 30 010 6976 4603 1414# 1078 121.5 M (48.0%) 61.5 M (51.2%) 50.6% 60.1% 49.0% 47.4% … 840 678 428 434 (51.0%)¶ 332 556 52 874 27 801 11 023# 4313 Total CVD   Prevalence, 2013–2016†   Mortality, 2016§‖ Stroke 7.0 M (2.5%) 3.2 M (2.5%) 2.4% 3.1% 2.0% 1.1% …   New and recurrent strokes§   Prevalence, 2013–2016† 795.0 K 370.0 K (46.5%)¶ 325.0 K†† 45.0 K†† … … …   Mortality, 2016§ 142 142 59 355 (41.8%)¶ 43 713 8115 4798 2268# 632‡‡ CHD   Prevalence, CHD, 2013–2016† 18.2 M (6.7%) 9.4 M (7.4%) 7.7% 7.2% 6.0% 4.8% …   Prevalence, MI, 2013–2016† 8.4 M (3.0%) 5.1 M (4.0%) 4.0% 4.0% 3.4% 2.4% …   Prevalence, AP, 2013–2016† 9.4 M (3.6%) 4.3 M (3.5%) 3.8% 3.6% 2.6% 2.0% … 1.05 M 610.0 K 520.0 K†† 90.0K†† … … …   New and recurrent MI and fatal CHD§§   New and recurrent MI§§ 805.0 K 470.0 K … … … … …   Incidence, stable AP‖‖ 565.0 K 370.0 K … … … … … (Continued ) Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. 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AT-A-GLANCE SUMMARY TABLES CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 27 Table 27-1. Continued Hispanic Males NH American Indian/ Alaska Native* Both Sexes Total Males   Mortality, 2016, CHD§‖ 363 452 210 156 (57.8%)¶ 167 036 21 900 13 696 5262 2069   Mortality, 2016, MI§‖ 111 777 64 713 (57.9%)¶ 51 594 6587 4331 1601# 606 6.2 M (2.2%) 3.0 M (2.4%) 2.2% 3.5% 2.5% 1.7% … Diseases and Risk Factors NH Black Males NH Asian Males NH White Males HF   Prevalence, 2013–2016†   Incidence, 2014¶¶ 1.0 M 495.0 K 430.0 K†† 65.0 K†† … … …   Mortality, 2016§‖ 78 356 35 424 (45.2%)¶ 29 155 3777 1721 561# 262 AP indicates angina pectoris (chest pain); BMI, body mass index; CHD, coronary heart disease (includes MI, AP, or both); CVD, cardiovascular disease; DM, diabetes mellitus; ellipses (…), data not available; HBP, high blood pressure; HDL-C, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; HF, heart failure; K, thousands; LDL-C, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; M, millions; MI, myocardial infarction (heart attack); and NH, non-Hispanic. *Both sexes. †Age ≥20 years. ‡Total data for total cholesterol are for Americans ≥20 years of age. Data for LDL-C, HDL-C, and all racial/ethnic groups are age adjusted for age ≥20 years. §All ages. ‖Mortality for Hispanic, NH American Indian or Alaska Native, and NH Asian and Pacific Islander people should be interpreted with caution because of inconsistencies in reporting. ¶These percentages represent the portion of total incidence or mortality that is for males vs females. #Includes Chinese, Filipino, Hawaiian, Japanese, and other Asian or Pacific Islander. ⁎⁎Age ≥18 years. ††Estimates include Hispanics and non-Hispanics. Estimates for whites include other nonblack races. ‡‡Estimate considered unreliable or does not meet standards of reliability or precision. §§Age ≥35 years. ‖‖Age ≥45 years. ¶¶Age ≥55 years. Table 27-2.  Females and CVD: At-a-Glance Table Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 NH Asian Females NH American Indian/Alaska Native* Both Sexes    Overweight and obesity, BMI ≥25.0 kg/m2† 157.2 M (69.4%) 78.2 M (66.4%) 63.7% 82.2% 77.1% 34.6% …    Obesity, BMI ≥30.0 kg/m2† 82.2 M (36.3%) 45.1 M (38.3%) 35.5% 56.9% 45.7% 11.9% …    Total cholesterol ≥200 mg/dL‡ 92.8 M (38.2%) 51.6 M (40.4%) 41.8% 33.1% 38.9% 39.6% …    Total cholesterol ≥240 mg/dL‡ 28.5 M (11.7%) 16.1 M (12.4%) 13.6% 9.0% 10.1% 10.8% …    LDL-C ≥130 mg/dL, 2011–2014‡ 71.3 M (30.3%) 37.3 M (30.4%) 32.1% 27.9% 28.7% 25.0% …    HDL-C <40 mg/dL, 2013–2016‡ 45.6 M (19.2%) 11.9 M (9.9%) 9.3% 8.1% 13.1% 7.9% … 116.4 M (46.0%) 57.7 M (42.8%) 41.3% 56.0% 40.8% 36.4% … 82 735 43 158 (52.2%)¶ 30 638 7897 2856 1362# 520    Diagnosed DM† 26.0 M (9.8%) 12.3 M (8.9%) 7.3% 13.4% 14.1% 9.9% …    Undiagnosed DM† 9.4 M (3.7%) 3.9 M (2.8%) 2.6% 3.3% 4.0% 2.1% … Diseases and Risk Factors NH White NH Black Females Females Hispanic Females Total Females Overweight and obesity   Prevalence, 2011–2014 Blood cholesterol   Prevalence, 2013–2016 HBP   Prevalence, 2013–2016†   Mortality, 2016§‖ DM   Prevalence, 2013–2016    Prediabetes† 91.8 M (37.6%) 40.1M (31.3%) 32.2% 24.0% 31.7% 29.4% …   Incidence, diagnosed DM, 2015⁎⁎ 1.5 M … … … … … …   Mortality, 2016§‖ 80 058 36 295 (45.3%)¶ 23 389 7077 3943 1283# 1078 (Continued ) e468 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 27 Diseases and Risk Factors NH White NH Black Females Females Hispanic Females NH Asian Females NH American Indian/Alaska Native* Both Sexes Total Females 121.5 M (48.0%) 60.0 M (44.7%) 43.4% 57.1% 42.6% 37.2% … 840 678 412 244 (49.0%)¶ 322 328 51 767 24 428 10 672# 4313 Total CVD   Prevalence, 2013–2016†   Mortality, 2016§‖ Stroke 7.0 M (2.5%) 3.8 M (2.6%) 2.5% 3.8% 2.2% 1.6% …   New and recurrent strokes§   Prevalence, 2013–2016† 795.0 K 425.0 K (53.5%)¶ 365.0 K** 60.0 K** … … …   Mortality, 2016§ 142 142 82 787 (58.2%)¶ 63 778 10 074 5485 2949# 632†† CHD   Prevalence, CHD, 2013–2016† 18.2 M (6.7%) 8.8 M (6.2%) 6.1% 6.5% 6.0% 3.2% …   Prevalence, MI, 2013–2016† 8.4 M (3.0%) 3.3 M (2.3%) 2.2% 2.2% 2.0% 1.0% …   Prevalence, AP, 2013–2016† 9.4 M (3.6%) 5.1 M (3.7%) 3.8% 3.8% 3.6% 1.6% …   New and recurrent MI and fatal CHD‡‡ 1.05 M 445.0 K 370.0 K** 75.0 K** … … …   New and recurrent MI‡‡ 805.0 K 335.0 K … … … … …   Incidence, stable AP§§ 565.0 K 195.0 K … … … … …   Mortality, 2016, CHD§‖ 363 452 153 296 (42.2%)¶ 119 996 18 256 9878 3827 2069   Mortality, 2016, MI§‖ 111 777 47 064 (42.1%)¶ 36 664 5750 3086 1197# 606 HF   Prevalence, 2013–2016† 6.2 M (2.2%) 3.2 M (2.1%) 1.9% 3.9% 2.1% 0.7% …   Incidence, 2014‖‖ 1.0 M 505.0K 425.0 K†† 80.0 K†† … … …   Mortality, 2016§‖ 78 356 42 932 (54.8%)¶ 35 526 4584 1905 715# 262 Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 AP indicates angina pectoris (chest pain); BMI, body mass index; CHD, coronary heart disease (includes MI, AP, or both); CVD, cardiovascular disease; DM, diabetes mellitus; ellipses (…), data not available; HBP, high blood pressure; HDL-C, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; HF, heart failure; K, thousands; LDL-C, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; M, millions; MI, myocardial infarction (heart attack); and NH, non-Hispanic. *Both sexes. †Age ≥20 years. ‡Total data for total cholesterol are for Americans ≥20 years of age. Data for LDL-C, HDL-C, and all racial/ethnic groups are age adjusted for age ≥20 years. §All ages. ‖Mortality for Hispanic, NH American Indian or Alaska Native, and NH Asian and Pacific Islander people should be interpreted with caution because of inconsistencies in reporting. ¶These percentages represent the portion of total incidence or mortality that is for males vs females. #Includes Chinese, Filipino, Hawaiian, Japanese, and other Asian or Pacific Islander. **Estimates include Hispanics and non-Hispanics. Estimates for whites include other nonblack races. ††Estimate considered unreliable or does not meet standards of reliability or precision. ‡‡Age ≥35 years. §§ Age ≥45 years. ‖‖Age ≥55 years. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 March 5, 2019 e469 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Table 27-2. Continued CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 27 Table 27-3.  Children, Youth, and CVD: At-a-Glance Table Diseases and Risk Factors NH Whites Both Sexes Total Males Total Females Males NH Blacks Hispanic NH Asian Females Males Females Males Females Males Females Overweight and obesity   Prevalence, 2011–2014    Overweight and obesity, ages 2–19 y* 24.0 M (32.1%) 12.3 M (32.3%) 11.7 M (32.0%) 29.3% 28.0% 32.8% 37.6% 40.4% 39.8% 24.9% 15.0%    Obesity, ages 2–19 y* 12.3 M (16.5%) 6.2 M (16.3%) 6.1 M (16.7%) 14.0% 14.7% 17.5% 20.0% 21.7% 21.0% 11.4% 5.3% Blood cholesterol, mg/dL, 2013–2016   Mean total cholesterol, mg/dL    Ages 6–11 y 157.8 157.9 157.7 157.1 159.1 158.8 158.2 158.7 153.9 160.1 161.5    Ages 12–19 y 154.4 151.6 157.5 150.6 157.2 150.8 156.0 152.7 156.0 155.4 170.2    Ages 6–11 y 56.0 57.4 54.5 56.6 54.7 62.5 58.1 55.9 52.2 58.1 54.4    Ages 12–19 y 51.8 49.9 53.8 49.2 53.5 54.4 56.9 49.6 52.2 52.8 56.6 85.7 89.8 86.5 89.9 86.6 90.9 85.9 87.8 84.5 96.9 973 821 284 248 322 245 66 54   Mean HDL-C, mg/dL   Mean LDL-C, 2011–2014, mg/dL    Ages 12–19 y 87.7 Congenital cardiovascular defects (all age groups: children and adults)   Mortality, 2016†‡§‖ 3063 1670 (54.5%)§ 1393 (45.5%)§ CVD indicates cardiovascular disease; HDL-C, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-C, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; M, millions; and NH, non-Hispanic. *In children, overweight and obesity are based on body mass index (BMI)-for-age values at or above the 85th percentile of the 2000 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) growth charts. Obesity is based on BMI-for-age values at or above the 95th percentile of the CDC growth charts. †All ages. ‡Mortality for Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Asian and Pacific Islander people should be interpreted with caution because of inconsistencies in reporting. §These percentages represent the portion of total congenital cardiovascular mortality that is for males vs females. ‖NH American Indian/Alaska Native, Mortality: 38. Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 e470 March 5, 2019 Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 28 Click here to return to the Table of Contents Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • Age-adjusted rates—Used mainly to compare the rates of ≥2 communities or population groups or the nation as a whole over time. The American Heart Association (AHA) uses a standard population (2000), so these rates are not affected by changes or differences in the age composition of the population. Unless otherwise noted, all death rates in this publication are age adjusted per 100 000 population and are based on underlying cause of death. • Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)—A part of the US Department of Health and Human Services, this is the lead agency charged with supporting research designed to improve the quality of health care, reduce the cost of health care, improve patient safety, decrease the number of medical errors, and broaden access to essential services. The AHRQ sponsors and conducts research that provides evidencebased information on healthcare outcomes, quality, cost, use, and access. The information helps healthcare decision makers (patients, clinicians, health system leaders, and policy makers) make more informed decisions and improve the quality of healthcare services. The AHRQ conducts the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS; ongoing). • Bacterial endocarditis—An infection of the heart’s inner lining (endocardium) or of the heart valves. The bacteria that most often cause endocarditis are streptococci, staphylococci, and enterococci. • Body mass index (BMI)—A mathematical formula to assess body weight relative to height. The measure correlates highly with body fat. It is calculated as weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters (kg/m2). • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/ National Center for Health Statistics (CDC/NCHS)— CDC is an agency within the US Department of Health and Human Services. The CDC conducts the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), an ongoing survey. The CDC/NCHS conducts or has conducted these surveys (among others): — National Health Examination Survey (NHES I, 1960–1962; NHES II, 1963–1965; NHES III, 1966–1970) — National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey I (NHANES I; 1971–1975) • • • • • — National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey II (NHANES II; 1976–1980) — National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III (NHANES III; 1988–1994) — National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES; 1999 to …) (ongoing) — National Health Interview Survey (NHIS; ongoing) — National Hospital Discharge Survey (NHDS; 1965–2010) — National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS; ongoing) — National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS; ongoing) — National Nursing Home Survey (periodic) — National Home and Hospice Care Survey (periodic) — National Vital Statistics System (ongoing) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services—The federal agency that administers the Medicare, Medicaid, and Child Health Insurance programs. Comparability ratio—Provided by the NCHS to allow time-trend analysis from one International Classification of Diseases (ICD) revision to another. It compensates for the “shifting” of deaths from one causal code number to another. Its application to mortality based on one ICD revision means that mortality is “comparability modified” to be more comparable to mortality coded to the other ICD revision. Coronary heart disease (CHD) (ICD-10 codes I20– I25)—This category includes acute myocardial infarction (I21–I22); other acute ischemic (coronary) heart disease (I24); angina pectoris (I20); atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (I25.0); and all other forms of chronic ischemic (coronary) heart disease (I25.1–I25.9). Death rate—The relative frequency with which death occurs within some specified interval of time in a population. National death rates are computed per 100 000 population. Dividing the total number of deaths by the total population gives a crude death rate for the total population. Rates calculated within specific subgroups, such as age-specific or sex-specific rates, are often more meaningful and informative. They allow well-defined subgroups of the total population to be examined. Unless otherwise stated, all death rates in this publication are age adjusted and are per 100 000 population. Diseases of the circulatory system (ICD-10 codes I00–I99)—Included as part of what the AHA calls “cardiovascular disease” (“Total cardiovascular disease” in this Glossary). Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659  •  •  March 5, 2019 e471 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES 28. GLOSSARY CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES Benjamin et al Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • Diseases of the heart (ICD-10 codes I00–I09, 111, 113, 120-151)—Classification the NCHS uses in compiling the leading causes of death. Includes acute rheumatic fever/chronic rheumatic heart diseases (I00–I09); hypertensive heart disease (I11); hypertensive heart and renal disease (I13); CHD (I20–I25); pulmonary heart disease and diseases of pulmonary circulation (I26–I28); heart failure (I50); and other forms of heart disease (I29–I49, I50.1–I51). “Diseases of the heart” are not equivalent to “total cardiovascular disease,” which the AHA prefers to use to describe the leading causes of death. • Hispanic origin—In US government statistics, “Hispanic” includes people who trace their ancestry to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain, the Spanish-speaking countries of Central or South America, the Dominican Republic, or other Spanish cultures, regardless of race. It does not include people from Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad, Belize, or Portugal, because Spanish is not the first language in those countries. Most of the data in this update are for Mexican Americans or Mexicans, as reported by government agencies or specific studies. In many cases, data for all Hispanics are more difficult to obtain. • Hospital discharges—The number of inpatients (including newborn infants) discharged from short-stay hospitals for whom some type of disease was the first-listed diagnosis. Discharges include those discharged alive, dead, or “status unknown.” • International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes—A classification system in standard use in the United States. The ICD is published by the World Health Organization. This system is reviewed and revised approximately every 10 to 20 years to ensure its continued flexibility and feasibility. The 10th revision (ICD-10) began with the release of 1999 final mortality data. The ICD revisions can cause considerable change in the number of deaths reported for a given disease. The NCHS provides “comparability ratios” to compensate for the “shifting” of deaths from one ICD code to another. To compare the number or rate of deaths with that of an earlier year, the “comparabilitymodified” number or rate is used. • Incidence—An estimate of the number of new cases of a disease that develop in a population, usually in a 1-year period. For some statistics, new and recurrent attacks, or cases, are combined. The incidence of a specific disease is estimated by multiplying the incidence rates reported in community- or hospital-based studies by the US population. The rates in this report change only when e472 March 5, 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: Chapter 28 • • • • • new data are available; they are not computed annually. Major cardiovascular diseases—Disease classification commonly reported by the NCHS; represents ICD-10 codes I00 to I78. The AHA does not use “major cardiovascular diseases” for any calculations. See “Total cardiovascular disease” in this Glossary. Metabolic syndrome—Metabolic syndrome is defined* as the presence of any 3 of the following 5 diagnostic measures: Elevated waist circumference (≥102 cm in males or ≥88 cm in females), elevated triglycerides (≥150 mg/dL [1.7 mmol/L] or drug treatment for elevated triglycerides), reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (<40 mg/dL [0.9 mmol/L] in males, <50 mg/ dL [1.1 mmol/L] in females, or drug treatment for reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol), elevated blood pressure (≥130 mm Hg systolic blood pressure, ≥85 mm Hg diastolic blood pressure, or drug treatment for hypertension), and elevated fasting glucose (≥100 mg/dL or drug treatment for elevated glucose). Morbidity—Incidence and prevalence rates are both measures of morbidity (ie, measures of various effects of disease on a population). Mortality—Mortality data for states can be obtained from the NCHS website (http://cdc. gov/nchs/), by direct communication with the CDC/NCHS, or from the AHA on request. The total number of deaths attributable to a given disease in a population during a specific interval of time, usually 1 year, are reported. These data are compiled from death certificates and sent by state health agencies to the NCHS. The process of verifying and tabulating the data takes ≈2 years. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)—An institute in the National Institutes of Health in the US Department of Health and Human Services. The NHLBI conducts such studies as the following: — Framingham Heart Study (FHS; 1948 to …) (ongoing) — Honolulu Heart Program (HHP; 1965–1997) — Cardiovascular Health Study (CHS; 1988 to …) (ongoing) — Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study (1985 to …) (ongoing) — Strong Heart Study (SHS; 1989–1992, 1991–1998) — Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA; 2000–2012) *According to criteria established by the AHA/NHLBI and published in Circulation (Circulation. 2005;112:2735–2752). Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 Benjamin et al • • Downloaded from http://ahajournals.org by on January 31, 2019 • Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000659 • Race and Hispanic origin—Race and Hispanic origin are reported separately on death certificates. In this publication, unless otherwise specified, deaths of people of Hispanic origin are included in the totals for whites, blacks, American Indians or Alaska Natives, and Asian or Pacific Islanders according to the race listed on the decedent’s death certificate. Data for Hispanic people include all people of Hispanic origin of any race. See “Hispanic origin” in this Glossary. • Stroke (ICD-10 codes I60–I69)—This category includes subarachnoid hemorrhage (I60); intracerebral hemorrhage (I61); other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage (I62); cerebral infarction (I63); stroke, not specified as hemorrhage or infarction (I64); occlusion and stenosis of precerebral arteries not resulting in cerebral infarction (I65); occlusion and stenosis of cerebral arteries not resulting in cerebral infarction (I66); other cerebrovascular diseases (I67); cerebrovascular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere (I68); and sequelae of cerebrovascular disease (I69). • Total cardiovascular disease (ICD-10 codes I00– I99, Q20–Q28)—This category includes rheumatic fever/rheumatic heart disease (I00–I09); hypertensive diseases (I10–I15); ischemic (coronary) heart disease (I20–I25); pulmonary heart disease and diseases of pulmonary circulation (I26–I28); other forms of heart disease (I30–I52); cerebrovascular disease (stroke) (I60–I69); atherosclerosis (I70); other diseases of arteries, arterioles, and capillaries (I71–I79); diseases of veins, lymphatics, and lymph nodes not classified elsewhere (I80–I89); and other and unspecified disorders of the circulatory system (I95–I99). When data are available, we include congenital cardiovascular defects (Q20–Q28). • Underlying cause of death or any-mention cause of death—These terms are used by the NCHS when defining mortality. Underlying cause of death is defined by the World Health Organization as “the disease or injury which initiated the chain of events leading directly to death, or the circumstances of the accident or violence which produced the fatal injury.” Any-mention cause of death includes the underlying cause of death and up to 20 additional multiple causes listed on the death certificate. March 5, 2019 e473 CLINICAL STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES • — The NHLBI also published reports of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure and the Third Report of the Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III). National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)—An institute in the National Institutes of Health of the US Department of Health and Human Services. The NINDS sponsors and conducts research studies such as these: — Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Stroke Study (GCNKSS) — Rochester (Minnesota) Stroke Epidemiology Project — Northern Manhattan Study (NOMAS) — Brain Attack Surveillance in Corpus Christi (BASIC) Project Physical activity—Any bodily movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscle that increases energy expenditure above a basal level. Physical fitness—The ability to perform daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue, and with ample energy to enjoy leisure-time pursuits and respond to emergencies. Physical fitness includes a number of components consisting of cardiorespiratory endurance (aerobic power), skeletal muscle endurance, skeletal muscle strength, skeletal muscle power, flexibility, balance, speed of movement, reaction time, and body composition. Prevalence—An estimate of the total number of cases of a disease existing in a population during a specified period. Prevalence is sometimes expressed as a percentage of population. Rates for specific diseases are calculated from periodic health examination surveys that government agencies conduct. Annual changes in prevalence as reported in this Statistical Update reflect changes in the population size. Changes in rates can be evaluated only by comparing prevalence rates estimated from surveys conducted in different years. Note: In the data tables, which are located in the different disease and risk factor chapters, if the percentages shown are age adjusted, they will not add to the total. 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