Journal article
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