The study highlights a significant projected increase in the burden of atrial fibrillation among the elderly in Italy and the EU over the coming decades, emphasizing the need for healthcare planning.
Our findings indicate a high burden of AF in coming decades, especially among the oldest-old, who carry the higher AF-related risk of stroke and medical complications.
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