Key result
Screening with a single-lead ECG device in rural India revealed an atrial fibrillation prevalence of 5.1% (95% CI 2.7-8.7) among adults aged 50 years and older.
Why the study?
What is the prevalence of atrial fibrillation detected by mobile single-lead ECG screening in rural Indian adults aged 50 years and older?
Cross-Sectional (n=354)
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What is the prevalence of atrial fibrillation detected by mobile single-lead ECG screening in rural Indian adults aged 50 years and older?
Community-based screening using a mobile single-lead ECG device in rural India revealed a 5.1% prevalence of atrial fibrillation, suggesting the burden in low- and middle-income countries may be higher than previously recognized.
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Indicates potentially higher AF burden in rural LMIC elderly; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective validation before screening adoption.
Soni et al. (2016) conducted a cross-sectional in Atrial fibrillation (n=354). Alivecor single-lead electrocardiography device was evaluated on Prevalence of atrial fibrillation (95% CI 2.7-8.7). Screening with a single-lead ECG device in rural India revealed an atrial fibrillation prevalence of 5.1% (95% CI 2.7-8.7) among adults aged 50 years and older.
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