Predicting Determinants of Atrial Fibrillation or Flutter for Therapy Elucidation in Patients at Risk for Thromboembolic Events (PREDATE AF) Study

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common clinically significant cardiac rhythm disorder. There is considerable interest in screening for AF, as it is a leading cause of stroke, and oral anticoagulants (OACs) have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of stroke in patients with AF. Improved screening for AF with subsequent treatment may help improve long-term outcomes, but the optimal patient population and screening intensity are unknown.

Source: Heart Rhythm - May 12, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Javed M. Nasir, William Pomeroy, Adam Marler, Matthew Hann, Tina Baykaner, Ronald Jones, Richard Stoll, Katherine Hursey, Angela Meadows, Jennifer Walker, Steve Kindsvater Source Type: research