Screening for atrial fibrillation in high-risk nursing home residentsKey Findings

Screening for atrial fibrillation in high-risk nursing home residentsKey Findings

Background: Various methods have been implemented for screening of patients for atrial fibrillation (AF), but the yield has generally been low. Targeting high-risk patients may improve detection of asymptomatic AF, which could be of value if appropriate treatment could be initiated before a potentia...

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Main Authors: Hassan A. Khan, MD, Nader Hanna, MD, Michael J. Chaskes, MD, Gregory D. Gudleski, PhD, Piotr Karmilowicz, BSc, Anne B. Curtis, MD, FHRS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-04-01
Series:Heart Rhythm O2
Subjects:
Atrial fibrillation
Electrocardiogram
Electrophysiology
Smartphone
Stroke prevention
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666501820300052

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