Global Atrial Fibrillation Market to Touch US$14.8 bn by 2019; Graying Population and Chronic Disease Prevalence Drive Growth Irregular heartbeat leading to blood clots and heart failure is termed as atrial fibrillation. The growing geriatric population worldwide and increase in obesity and hypertension cases are expected to boost the demand for atrial fibrillation treatment. Companies venturing in the atrial fibrillation treatment space are coming up with effective techniques to curb the risk of heart attacks caused by atrial fibrillation. According to a report published by Transparency Market Research, the global atrial fibrillation market is expected to rise at a 13.4% CAGR between 2013 and 2019 to touch a valuation of US$14.8 bn in 2019. What factors are responsible for driving the global demand for atrial fibrillation treatment? The increase in the global geriatric population is one of the major reasons for the increasing cases of atrial fibrillation. With old age, the risk of heart diseases, obesity, and hypertension heightens, leading to a greater risk of heart failure. Disorders such as obesity and hypertension are also prevalent among the