Screening for Atrial Fibrillation-Refining the Target.
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2022 at "JAMA network open"
DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.39910
Abstract: Atrial fibrillation (AF) profoundly affects individual patients and the health system at large. The substantial morbidity, mortality, and health-related expenditures associated with this exceedingly common arrhythmia cannot be underestimated.1 Indeed, the association between AF and… read more here.
Keywords: aged years; risk; evidence; atrial fibrillation ... See more keywords
P6538Validity of two weeks daily self pulse-palpation for opportunistic screening for atrial fibrillation among patients 65 years and older
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2019 at "European Heart Journal"
DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz746.1128
Abstract: Pulse-palpation is recommended (ESC IA) for single time-point screening for atrial fibrillation (AF). AF may, however, be paroxysmal which can make AF detection difficult to detect on single time-point measurement. Intermittent ECG recording is a… read more here.
Keywords: atrial fibrillation; palpation; pulse palpation; screening atrial ... See more keywords
Screening for atrial fibrillation: a European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) consensus document endorsed by the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS), and Sociedad Latinoamericana de Estimulación Cardíaca y Electrofisiología (SOLAECE)
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2018 at "Europace"
DOI: 10.1093/europace/eux177
Abstract: Mairesse, GH (reprint author), Clin Sud Luxembourg, Dept Cardiol, 137 Rue Deportes, B-6700 Arlon, Belgium. [email protected] read more here.
Keywords: rhythm society; heart; screening atrial; heart rhythm ... See more keywords
Consumer-Led Screening for Atrial Fibrillation: Frontier Review of the AF-SCREEN International Collaboration
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2022 at "Circulation"
DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.121.058911
Abstract: The technological evolution and widespread availability of wearables and handheld ECG devices capable of screening for atrial fibrillation (AF), and their promotion directly to consumers, has focused attention of health care professionals and patient organizations… read more here.
Keywords: consumer; consumer led; health care; atrial fibrillation ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of screening for atrial fibrillation and its determinants. A meta-analysis
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2019 at "PLoS ONE"
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0213198
Abstract: Background Many atrial fibrillation patients eligible for oral anticoagulants are unaware of the presence of AF, and improved detection is necessary to facilitate thromboprophylaxis against stroke. Objective To assess the effectiveness of screening for AF… read more here.
Keywords: atrial fibrillation; heart rhythm; screening atrial; effectiveness screening ... See more keywords
Ethical Challenges With Smartwatch-Based Screening for Atrial Fibrillation: Putting Users at Risk for Marketing Purposes?
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2020 at "Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine"
DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2020.615927
Abstract: Background: Atrial fibrillation is the most common persistent arrhythmia. It is associated with increased mortality and morbidity such as stroke. The early detection of atrial fibrillation can significantly reduce the risk of stroke through preventive… read more here.
Keywords: atrial fibrillation; fibrillation; ethical challenges; screening atrial ... See more keywords
Remote Screening for Atrial Fibrillation by a Federal Cardiac Monitoring System in Primary Care Patients in Russia: Results from the Prospective Interventional Multicenter FECAS-AFS Study
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2022 at "Global Heart"
DOI: 10.5334/gh.1057
Abstract: Background: Screening for atrial fibrillation has the potential to significantly reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. However, questions in regard to how to screen, on whom to screen, and the optimal setting of screening remain unanswered.… read more here.
Keywords: federal cardiac; fibrillation; cardiac monitoring; atrial fibrillation ... See more keywords