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Sorahan T, Mohammed N

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Authors not listed · 2014

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Cardiovascular disease affects young people globally, highlighting the importance of examining all environmental risk factors including EMF exposure.

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This study tracked 3,343 rheumatic heart disease patients across 25 hospitals in Africa, India, and Yemen from 2010-2012. Researchers found that patients were predominantly young women with severe complications including heart failure, stroke, and irregular heartbeat. The study revealed significant gaps in preventive care and treatment access.

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Unknown (2014). Sorahan T, Mohammed N.
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@article{sorahan_t_mohammed_n_ce4553,
  author = {Unknown},
  title = {Sorahan T, Mohammed N},
  year = {2014},
  doi = {10.1093/eurheartj/ehu449},
  
}
DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehu449PubMed: 25425448

Quick Questions About This Study

No, this registry study focused on tracking rheumatic heart disease presentation and treatment across multiple countries. It did not examine electromagnetic field exposure or wireless device use as potential contributing factors to cardiovascular complications.
The median age was 28 years, with 66.2% being female. This demonstrates that serious cardiovascular disease can affect young adults, making environmental risk factor research increasingly important for this vulnerable population.
21.8% of the 3,343 patients developed atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat. This finding is significant because some EMF research has identified similar cardiac rhythm disturbances from radiofrequency radiation exposure.
Yes, 7.1% of patients experienced stroke complications. This rate highlights how cardiovascular disease can affect multiple organ systems, similar to concerns raised about EMF exposure affecting both heart and brain function.
Yes, patients in upper-middle income countries had better access to valve surgery and interventional procedures compared to those in lower-income countries, revealing significant healthcare disparities in cardiovascular treatment.