# Temporal trends in lifetime risks of atrial fibrillation and its complications between 2000 and 2022: Danish, nationwide, population based cohort study

*PRI Rank #16 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #16 |
| 18m citations | 66 |
| Journal | BMJ |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1136/bmj-2023-077209 |
| Corresponding authors | Nicklas Vinter |
| Institution | Aalborg University, Denmark |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/atrial-fibrillation-management-and-outcomes/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1136/bmj-2023-077209](https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2023-077209)

## Topics

Lifetime risk of AF · atrial fibrillation incidence trends · Danish national health registries · Population-based cohort study · heart failure as complication of atrial fibrillation · Stroke risk assessment · myocardial infarction after atrial fibrillation · Sex differences in AF · Temporal trends analysis · competing risk analysis · years lost to heart failure · Incident atrial fibrillation · Stroke prevention · heart failure prevention strategies · nationwide registry data · Atrial fibrillation complications · 45 years and older population · cardiovascular complication burden

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