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Detection of occult atrial fibrillation with 24-hour ECG after cryptogenic acute stroke or transient ischaemic attack: A retrospective cross-sectional study in a primary care database in Israel
CONCLUSION: 24-hour Holter has a low AF/AFL detection rate. Older persons and those with hypertension or CKD are more likely to be detected with AF/AFL using this method.PMID:34240675 | DOI:10.1080/13814788.2021.1947237
Source: European Journal of General Practice - July 9, 2021 Category: Primary Care Authors: Ori Liran Tamar Banon Alon Grossman Source Type: research

Screening of older patients for atrial fibrillation in general practice: Current evidence and its implications for future practice.
CONCLUSIONS: It was determined that improved detection and diagnosis of AF, combined with appropriate anticoagulation strategies, will be crucial for improving stroke prevention and reducing its associated social and economic costs. PMID: 29034749 [PubMed - in process]
Source: European Journal of General Practice - October 18, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: Eur J Gen Pract Source Type: research

New oral anticoagulants for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation in the elderly: Limited applicability in primary care.
CONCLUSION: There is uncertainty about effectiveness and safety of NOACs in unselected elderly patients with AF in primary care. Therefore, the balance between benefit and harm is still unclear. For this reason, routine use of NOACs is not recommended in elderly patients in primary care. PMID: 25495417 [PubMed - in process]
Source: European Journal of General Practice - December 4, 2015 Category: Primary Care Tags: Eur J Gen Pract Source Type: research