Epidemiology of atrial fibrillation: geographic/ecological risk factors, age, sex, genetics
J Zhang, SP Johnsen, Y Guo… - Cardiac …, 2021 - cardiacep.theclinics.com
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia with ever-increasing public health
impact. 1 Over 50 years of observation in the Framingham Heart Study (FHS), there is a 4 …
impact. 1 Over 50 years of observation in the Framingham Heart Study (FHS), there is a 4 …
Population-based screening for atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common and morbid arrhythmia. Stroke is a major hazard of AF
and may be preventable with oral anticoagulation. Yet since AF is often asymptomatic, many …
and may be preventable with oral anticoagulation. Yet since AF is often asymptomatic, many …
Screening for atrial fibrillation in the older population: a randomized clinical trial
DJ Gladstone, R Wachter, K Schmalstieg-Bahr… - JAMA …, 2021 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major cause of preventable strokes. Screening
asymptomatic individuals for AF may increase anticoagulant use for stroke prevention …
asymptomatic individuals for AF may increase anticoagulant use for stroke prevention …
[HTML][HTML] Estimated stroke risk, yield, and number needed to screen for atrial fibrillation detected through single time screening: a multicountry patient-level meta …
Background The precise age distribution and calculated stroke risk of screen-detected atrial
fibrillation (AF) is not known. Therefore, it is not possible to determine the number needed to …
fibrillation (AF) is not known. Therefore, it is not possible to determine the number needed to …
Research priorities in atrial fibrillation screening: a report from a National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Virtual Workshop
EJ Benjamin, AS Go, P Desvigne-Nickens… - Circulation, 2021 - Am Heart Assoc
Clinically recognized atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with higher risk of complications,
including ischemic stroke, cognitive decline, heart failure, myocardial infarction, and death. It …
including ischemic stroke, cognitive decline, heart failure, myocardial infarction, and death. It …
Screening for atrial fibrillation using a mobile, single-lead electrocardiogram in Canadian primary care clinics
Background Atrial fibrillation (AF), which affects 1% to 4% of the general population, is an
important risk factor for stroke. New technologies for AF screening are now available, but …
important risk factor for stroke. New technologies for AF screening are now available, but …
[HTML][HTML] Mobile self-monitoring ECG devices to diagnose arrhythmia that coincide with palpitations: A scoping review
The use and deployment of mobile devices across society is phenomenal with an increasing
number of individuals using mobile devices to track their everyday health. However, there is …
number of individuals using mobile devices to track their everyday health. However, there is …
[HTML][HTML] Opportunistic screening for atrial fibrillation by clinical pharmacists in UK general practice during the influenza vaccination season: a cross-sectional feasibility …
V Savickas, AJ Stewart, M Rees-Roberts, V Short… - PLoS …, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Background Growing prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in the ageing population and its
associated life-changing health and resource implications have led to a need to improve its …
associated life-changing health and resource implications have led to a need to improve its …
[HTML][HTML] Sensitivity and specificity of wearables for atrial fibrillation in elderly populations: a systematic review
F Babar, AM Cheema, Z Ahmad, A Sarfraz… - Current Cardiology …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review This study aims to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of
wearable devices for AF detection in older adults, as well as examine the incidence of AF …
wearable devices for AF detection in older adults, as well as examine the incidence of AF …
[HTML][HTML] Is screening for atrial fibrillation in Canadian family practices cost-effective in patients 65 years and older?
JE Tarride, FR Quinn, G Blackhouse… - Canadian Journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
We present an economic evaluation of a recently completed cohort study in which 2054
seniors were screened for atrial fibrillation (AF) in 22 Canadian family practices. Using a …
seniors were screened for atrial fibrillation (AF) in 22 Canadian family practices. Using a …