Design of the Dutch multicentre study on opportunistic screening of geriatric patients for atrial fibrillation using a  smartphone PPG app: the Dutch-GERAF study

DISCUSSION: The Dutch-GERAF study will focus on frail older patients, who are underrepresented in randomised clinical trials. It will provide insight into the effectiveness of screening for clinical AF and the efficacy and safety of OAC in this high-risk population.TRIAL REGISTRATION: NCT05337202.PMID:38619715 | DOI:10.1007/s12471-024-01868-6

Source: Netherlands Heart Journal - April 15, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dutch-GERAF investigators Lennaert A R Zwart Jocelyn R Spruit Martin E W Hemels Joris R de Groot Ron Pisters Robert K Riezebos Ren é W M M Jansen Source Type: research