Arrhythmias & electrophysiology
Cost-effectiveness of atrial fibrillation screening programmes across European nations
Authors' conclusion
This study indicates that population-based AF screening of 75-year-olds is a cost-effective strategy across eight European countries, meaning that adoption of such a strategy has the potential to make healthcare systems in these countries more efficient. The heterogeneity among European countries suggests that AF screening programmes may need to be tailored to the specific healthcare systems and conditions of each nation.
Study context
- Population
- 75-year-olds in eight European countries: Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Serbia, Spain, and Sweden
- Exposure
- Inviting 75-year-olds to atrial fibrillation (AF) screening
- Outcome
- Cost-effectiveness of inviting 75-year-olds to AF screening
Methodological detailscountry-specific parameters, probabilistic sensitivity analyses
- Country-specific parameters
- Probabilistic sensitivity analyses
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Time to financial break-even
6 to 14 years
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Cost-effectiveness of atrial fibrillation screening programmes across European nations. Eur Heart J Qual Care Clin Outcomes. Published 25 August 2025. doi:10.
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