Key result
PE mortality with contributing AF rose ~4% annually from 2009 to 2020.
Population
5,499 adults with pulmonary embolism as the underlying cause of death and atrial fibrillation as a…
Design
Cross-sectional
Follow-up
1999 to 2020
Authors
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Rising PE-AF mortality since 2009 signals growing burden; leaves open drivers and targeted prevention strategies.
Observational (n=5,499)
Yes
Effect estimate: APC 3.68 (95% CI 2.29-5.10)
Mortality due to pulmonary embolism with atrial fibrillation as a contributor has increased significantly in the US since 2009, highlighting a growing public health burden and marked demographic and regional disparities.
Ahmad et al. (2026) conducted an observational in Pulmonary embolism with atrial fibrillation (n=5,499). Time period (2009-2020) vs. Time period (1999-2009) was evaluated on Age-adjusted mortality rates and annual percentage changes (APC 3.68, 95% CI 2.29-5.10). Mortality due to pulmonary embolism with atrial fibrillation as a contributor rose sharply from 2009 to 2020 (APC 3.68; 95% CI 2.29-5.10), following a stable period from 1999 to 2009.
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