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High-quality research was needed to investigate AF prevalence and establish the accuracy and validity of traditional versus novel screening tools.
This scoping review highlights the need for high-quality research to establish the accuracy and validity of novel versus traditional atrial fibrillation screening tools in community settings.
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AF screening in older adults warrants validated tools; leaves open accuracy of emerging technologies pending rigorous community studies.
Prevalence of AF increased with advancing age. AF screening should target individuals at greatest risk of the condition including older adults≥65 years of age. Emerging novel technologies may increase the accessibility of AF screening in community and home settings. There is a need for high quality research to investigate AF prevalence and establish accuracy and validity for traditional versus novel screening tools used to screen for AF.
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