Worldwide epidemiology of atrial fibrillation: a Global Burden of Disease 2010 Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global burden of atrial fibrillation (AF) is unknown.

Methods and results

We systematically reviewed population-based studies of AF published from 1980 to 2010 from the 21 Global Burden of Disease regions to estimate global/regional prevalence, incidence, and morbidity and mortality related to AF (DisModMR software). Of 377 potential studies identified, 184 met prespecified eligibility criteria. The estimated number of individuals with AF globally in 2010 was 33.5 million (20.9 million men [95% uncertainty interval (UI), 19.5-22.2 million] and 12.6 million women [95% UI, 12.0-13.7 million]). Burden associated with AF, measured as disability-adjusted life-years, increased by 18.8% (95% UI, 15.8-19.3) in men and 18.9% (95% UI, 15.8-23.5) in women from 1990 to 20

SUBMITTER: Chugh SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4151302 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature