Key result
Projections show global AF burden rising ~60% by 2050, particularly in middle socio-demographic index countries.
Why the study?
Atrial fibrillation is the most frequent cardiac arrhythmia and a major risk factor for stroke and morbidity, warranting comprehensive and updated statistics on its worldwide epidemiology.
Atrial fibrillation incidence and prevalence have increased by over 30% globally in the last 20 years, highlighting a rapidly growing public health epidemic.
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Rising AF burden warrants proactive prevention strategies; extends prior estimates but leaves optimal interventions open.
Lippi et al. (2020) studied this question. Atrial fibrillation incidence increased by 31% from 1997 to 2017, with projections suggesting a further >60% rise in burden by 2050, particularly in middle socio-demographic index countries.
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