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Screening for Atrial Fibrillation in the Older Population

Abstract

Importance: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major cause of preventable strokes. Screening asymptomatic individuals for AF may increase anticoagulant use for stroke prevention. Objective: To evaluate 2 home-based AF screening interventions.

Authors

Gladstone DJ; Wachter R; Schmalstieg-Bahr K; Quinn FR; Hummers E; Ivers N; Marsden T; Thornton A; Djuric A; Suerbaum J

Journal

JAMA Cardiology, Vol. 6, No. 5, pp. 558–567

Publisher

American Medical Association (AMA)

Publication Date

May 1, 2021

DOI

10.1001/jamacardio.2021.0038

ISSN

2380-6583