Global epidemiology of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter: an increasing worldwide burden - PubMed
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- AF/AFL are major causes of ischemic stroke, heart failure, disability, and mortality globally.
- In 2023, AF/AFL resulted in 5 million incident cases, 59 million prevalent cases, 377,000 deaths, and 9 million DALYs.
- The global burden has increased significantly since 1990, with higher absolute numbers in high-SDI settings and older age groups (peak incidence at 70-74 years).
- Men had more incident and prevalent cases, while women had more deaths and DALYs; age-standardized rates show higher male incidence, prevalence, and DALYs.
- AF/AFL burden is growing, concentrated in older populations, with sex differences and greater impact in high-SDI areas, highlighting the need for stroke prevention and health system planning.