Lessons from the current European Heart Rhythm Association consensus document on screening for atrial fibrillation

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ÖZCAN E. E., GÖRENEK B.

ANATOLIAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY, vol.19, no.3, pp.222-224, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 19 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.14744/anatoljcardiol.2018.37043
  • Journal Name: ANATOLIAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.222-224
  • Keywords: screening for atrial fibrillation, rhythm monitoring, smartphones, thromboembolic risk, anticoagulation, SOCIETY HRS, STROKE, RISK, MANAGEMENT, DEVICE
  • Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this paper, we reviewed the atrial fibrillation screening strategies in a stepwise manner and discussed the uncertainties in the assessment of the need for anticoagulation in light of the recently published European Heart Rhythm Association consensus document. We reviewed not only the methods and tools but also the role of health care professionals and patient organizations in addition to cost-effectiveness issues.