Objectives To assess whether screening improves the detection of atrial fibrillation (cluster
randomisation) and to compare systematic and opportunistic screening. Design Multicentred …

OBJECTIVES: To determine the most cost-effective method of screening for atrial fibrillation
(AF) in the population aged 65 years and over, as well as its prevalence and incidence in …

Objective To investigate whether opportunistic screening in primary care increases the
detection of atrial fibrillation compared with usual care. Design Cluster randomised …

BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation is a common and treatable cause of stroke that often
remains unrecognised. Screening has been suggested but there is very little evidence …

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) increases the risk of stroke, heart failure, and all-cause
mortality. AF may be asymptomatic and therefore remain undiagnosed. Devices such as …

Background: Undiagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF) may cause preventable strokes. Guidelines
differ regarding AF screening recommendations. We tested whether point-of-care screening …

BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac arrhythmia that increases the risk
of thromboembolic events. Anticoagulation therapy to prevent AF-related stroke has been …

Background Many atrial fibrillation patients eligible for oral anticoagulants are unaware of
the presence of AF, and improved detection is necessary to facilitate thromboprophylaxis …

Objective To assess the accuracy of general practitioners, practice nurses, and interpretative
software in the use of different types of electrocardiogram to diagnose atrial fibrillation …

Background Atrial fibrillation is a leading cause of ischaemic stroke. Early detection of atrial
fibrillation can enable anticoagulant therapy to reduce ischaemic stroke and mortality. In this …