ArticleJournal of geriatric cardiology : JGC2020
Screening of unknown atrial fibrillation through handheld device in the elderly.
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- Yield of diagnosis and risk of stroke with screening strategies for atrial fibrillation: a comprehensive review of current evidence.European heart journal open · 2023Review
- Regional implementation of atrial fibrillation screening: benefits and pitfalls.European heart journal. Digital health · 2022Article
- Use of digital health applications for the detection of atrial fibrillation.Herzschrittmachertherapie & Elektrophysiologie · 2022Review
- [Mobile health for detection of atrial fibrillation-Status quo and perspectives].Der Internist · 2022Review
- Hyperuricemia Increases the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of endocrinology · 2022Review
- Clinical Factors Associated with Atrial Fibrillation Detection on Single-Time Point Screening Using a Hand-Held Single-Lead ECG Device.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo estimate the prevalence of unknown atrial fibrillation (AF) in the elderly population of the Veneto Region, Italy.
methods1820 patients aged ≥ 65 years with no history of AF and not anticoagulated were enrolled in primary-care settings. They underwent an opportunistic electrocardiogram screening with a handheld device (MyDiagnostick) designed to specifically detect AF. The electrocardiogram recordings were reviewed by the researchers, who confirmed the presence of AF.
resultsThe device detected an arrhythmia in 143 patients, which was confirmed as AF in 101/143 (70.6%), with an overall prevalence of AF of 5.5% (101/1820). Prevalence of unknown AF resulted in 3.6% in patients aged 65-74 years, and 7.5% in patients age 75 or older, and increased according to CHA
conclusionsAn opportunistic screening with handheld device revealed an unexpectedly high prevalence of unknown AF in elderly patients with mild symptoms. Prevalence increased with age and CHA
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