Cost-effectiveness of atrial fibrillation screening programmes across European nations.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Due to the ageing population in Europe, a significant increase in the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) is anticipated. This is predicted to have a detrimental impact on public health costs, particularly among the elderly, because of an increased number of stroke cases. Early detection of AF is crucial for initiating treatment with oral anticoagulants (OACs) to reduce the risk of stroke. This study aims to assess the cost-effectiveness of implementing AF screening programmes in eight European countries: Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Serbia, Spain, and Sweden.

Methods and results

The analysis concerned invitation to AF population screening for 75-year-olds. A Markov cohort model was used, considering the prevalence of AF, screening yield, the use

SUBMITTER: Bernfort L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12770905 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature