Global epidemiology of atrial fibrillation: An increasing epidemic and public health challenge

Atrial fibrillation is the most frequent cardiac arrhythmia. It has been estimated that 6-12 million people worldwide will suffer this condition in the US by 2050 and 17.9 million people in Europe by 2060. Atrial fibrillation is a major risk factor for ischemic stroke and provokes important economic burden along with significant morbidity and mortality.

We provide here comprehensive and updated statistics on worldwide epidemiology of atrial fibrillation.