Key result
A nationwide screening programme using an ECG handheld machine in Belgium identified a 1.4% prevalence of atrial fibrillation, with 1.1% (95% CI 0.9-1.3%) being newly diagnosed cases.
Why the study?
Does a nationwide screening programme using an ECG handheld machine identify new cases of atrial fibrillation in the general population?
Cross-Sectional
Yes
Does a nationwide screening programme using an ECG handheld machine identify new cases of atrial fibrillation in the general population?
Nationwide screening with handheld ECGs is feasible and identifies a significant number of undiagnosed AF cases, many of whom have high thromboembolic risk but are undertreated with anticoagulants.
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Handheld ECG screening detects undiagnosed AF; supports feasibility but leaves open effects on anticoagulation and outcomes.
Proietti et al. (2016) conducted a cross-sectional in Atrial fibrillation. ECG handheld machine screening was evaluated on Identification of new AF cases (95% CI 0.9-1.3). A nationwide screening programme using an ECG handheld machine in Belgium identified a 1.4% prevalence of atrial fibrillation, with 1.1% (95% CI 0.9-1.3%) being newly diagnosed cases.
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