Nationwide Epidemiology and Management Time Trends for Atrial Fibrillation: Insights From the Korean AF Factsheet

  • So Ryoung Lee
  • , Daehoon Kim
  • , Yun Gi Kim
  • , Pil Sung Yang
  • , Ki Hong Lee
  • , Jaemin Shim
  • , Bong Seong Kim
  • , Kyung Do Han
  • , Eue Keun Choi*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Atrial fibrillation (AF) represents the most prevalent cardiac arrhythmia in clinical practice, with its incidence rising globally. Korea's comprehensive national health insurance system facilitates the meticulous collection and management of health care utilization data for its entire population. This robust data infrastructure has enabled numerous recent studies on AF in Korea, encompassing its prevalence, incidence, anticoagulation treatment rates, health care burden, and associated complications. A comprehensive understanding of AF epidemiology and patient characteristics is essential for enhancing both primary and secondary prevention strategies and improving clinical outcomes. This review presents an up-to-date analysis of AF epidemiology, patient demographics, and treatment modalities in Korea, drawing from the extensive Korea National Health Insurance Service database.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)947-962
Number of pages16
JournalJACC: Asia
Volume5
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025 Aug

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Keywords

  • anticoagulation
  • atrial fibrillation
  • epidemiology
  • prevalence
  • rhythm control

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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