Key result
Electrocardiographic screening in primary care patients aged 65 and older identified an atrial fibrillation prevalence of 5.4%, with 41.4% of these patients eligible for full anticoagulation.
Why the study?
Does electrocardiographic screening in elderly primary care patients identify unrecognized atrial fibrillation and eligibility for anticoagulation?
Population
1,207 patients aged 65 years and over from a primary care practice of four physicians.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports ECG screening consideration in elderly primary care; leaves open outcome and cost-effectiveness of systematic programs.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,207)
No
Does electrocardiographic screening in elderly primary care patients identify unrecognized atrial fibrillation and eligibility for anticoagulation?
Screening for atrial fibrillation in elderly primary care patients identifies a significant number of patients eligible for anticoagulation who are not currently receiving it.
Wheeldon et al. (1998) conducted a cross-sectional in Atrial fibrillation (n=1,207). Electrocardiographic screening was evaluated on Presence of atrial fibrillation. Electrocardiographic screening in primary care patients aged 65 and older identified an atrial fibrillation prevalence of 5.4%, with 41.4% of these patients eligible for full anticoagulation.