Journal article
Risk-based screening for the evaluation of atrial fibrillation in general practice (R-BEAT): a randomized cross-over trial
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The optimal approach to the diagnosis of atrial fibrillation in primary care is unclear.
AIM: To determine if external loop recorder (ELR) screening improves atrial fibrillation detection in community-dwelling adults with a CHA2DS2-VASc score of greater than two.
Authors
Murphy R; Waters R; Murphy A; McDermott S; Reddin C; Hernon O; Davies N; Alvarez-Iglesias A; Twomey E; O’Shea E
Journal
QJM, Vol. 118, No. 3, pp. 166–173
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
March 1, 2025
DOI
10.1093/qjmed/hcaf001
ISSN
1460-2725