July 1, 2022European Heart Journal Open48 citationsOpen Access
View Full PaperScreening for atrial fibrillation to prevent stroke: a meta-analysis
Structured PICO
Does screening for atrial fibrillation prevent stroke?
P
Population
Individuals included in the AF-SCREEN/AFFECT-EU individual patient data meta-analysis
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Intervention
Screening for atrial fibrillation
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Outcome
Stroke preventionhard clinical
The AF-SCREEN/AFFECT-EU individual patient data meta-analysis aims to evaluate the benefits and risks of atrial fibrillation screening for stroke prevention.
Abstract
If and how to screen for AF is an important public health concern. The body of evidence published to date suggests that AF could be effective to prevent strokes in some settings. The AF-SCREEN/AFFECT-EU individual patient data meta-analysis aims to comprehensively assess the benefits and risks of AF screening, and determine how population, screening method, and health-system factors influence stroke prevention.