Prevalence of unknown atrial fibrillation in patients with risk factors

Conclusion
A simple ECG screening could help to detect ‘silent’ AF prior to the first cerebrovascular events, especially in patients with multiple cardiovascular conditions. Larger studies of such a screening are warranted.

Source: Europace - April 26, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Samol, A., Masin, M., Gellner, R., Otte, B., Pavenstadt, H.-J., Ringelstein, E. B., Reinecke, H., Waltenberger, J., Kirchhof, P. Tags: Atrial fibrillation Source Type: research