Journal article
Biomarkers for predicting atrial fibrillation: An explorative sub-analysis of the randomised SCREEN-AF trial
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common treatable risk factor for stroke. Screening for paroxysmal AF in general practice is difficult, but biomarkers might help improve screening strategies.
OBJECTIVES: We investigated six blood biomarkers for predicting paroxysmal AF in general practice.
Authors
Schmalstieg-Bahr K; Gladstone DJ; Hummers E; Suerbaum J; Healey JS; Zapf A; Köster D; Werhahn SM; Wachter R
Journal
European Journal of General Practice, Vol. 30, No. 1,
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
December 31, 2024
DOI
10.1080/13814788.2024.2327367
ISSN
1381-4788