Decades of Shifting Trends: Arrhythmia‐Related Mortalities in the United States (1968–2021) With 2040 Projections
This study provides insights into evolving arrhythmia-related death. While overall AAMRs may stabilize by 2040, the projected rise in atrial fibrillation-related deaths, particularly among younger populations, necessitates further investigation. Additional research is needed to determine whether this trend reflects a true epidemiologic shift or improvements in detection and reporting. Furthermore, identifying underlying risk factors and developing targeted interventions will be crucial in mitigating AF-related death in younger adults. Persistent racial disparities underscore the importance of equitable health care strategies.
Authors
- Mahmoud Barbarawi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8218-2466)
- Paari Dominic (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7843-375X)
- Ashraf Alzahrani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7335-6349)
- Azizullah Beran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4161-942X)
- Ahmad Al‐Abdouh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2836-0687)
- Ahmad Jabri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0161-2378)
- Shareef Mansour
- Mohammed Mhanna (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1443-7177)
- Abdulmajeed Alharbi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0592-4347)
Institutions
- University of Iowa (US)
- Tufts Medical Center (US)
- University of Connecticut (US)
- University of Kentucky (US)
- Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak (US)
- Beaumont Hospital, Troy (US)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (US)
- Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (US)
- Indiana University (US)
- UConn Health (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the American Heart Association
- Published
- 2025-06-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1161/jaha.124.039615
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.33