A cost-effectiveness analysis of screening for silent atrial fibrillation after ischaemic stroke

Conclusion
Screening of silent AF by intermittent ECG recordings in patients with a recent ischaemic stroke is a cost-effective use of health care resources saving costs and lives and improving the quality of life.

Source: Europace - January 29, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Levin, L.-A., Husberg, M., Sobocinski, P. D., Kull, V. F., Friberg, L., Rosenqvist, M., Davidson, T. Tags: Atrial fibrillation Source Type: research