ArticleHigh blood pressure & cardiovascular prevention : the official journal of the Italian Society of Hypertension2024
Screening for Atrial Fibrillation During Routine Automated Blood Pressure Measurement in General Population Aged 65 Years and Above: EMENO National Epidemiological Survey in Greece.
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Abstract
introductionAtrial fibrillation (AF) is common with advanced aging and is often asymptomatic and undiagnosed.
aimA blood pressure (BP) monitor with embedded algorithm for detecting AF with high diagnostic accuracy during routine automated BP measurement was used to screen individuals aged ≥ 65 years.
methodsThe EMENO health survey (2013-2016) applied a multi-stage stratified random sampling method to select a random general adult population sample in Greece. Participants aged ≥ 65 years were screened for AF using an automated oscillometric device with AF detecting algorithm (Microlife BPA100 Plus AFIB) with triplicate measurements on a single occasion.
resultsA total of 975 individuals with AF data on at least one BP measurement were analysed [(mean (SD) age 73.2 (6.6) years, men 45%, hypertensives 79.3%). AF was detected in all 3 BP readings in 65 individuals (6.3%, AF group), in none of 3 readings in 661 (73.6%, non-AF group), and in 1-2 readings of 3 or less readings in 249 (20.1%, uncertain AF group). AF group individuals were older (p < 0.001), had lower systolic BP (p < 0.05) and more frequent cardiovascular disease (p < 0.01) compared to the non-AF and uncertain AF group. Moreover, 44.6% were unaware of their AF and all required anticoagulant therapy (CHA
conclusionsAbout 6% of individuals aged ≥ 65 years in Greece appeared to have AF, and 44.6% of them were unaware and requiring anticoagulant treatment. AF screening during routine automated BP measurement appears to be a useful tool for early detection of asymptomatic AF in individuals aged ≥ 65 years.
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