Key result
Systematic population and opportunistic screening strategies were similarly effective, requiring an estimated 170 individuals to be screened to detect one additional atrial fibrillation case.
Why the study?
Do screening strategies for atrial fibrillation improve the detection of new AF cases and represent a cost-effective use of resources in adults in primary care compared with no screening?
Population
Adults in primary care
Comparison
Screening strategies for atrial fibrillation… vs No screening
Design
Systematic_review
Authors
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Supports opportunistic primary care screening with simple tools as a cost-effective strategy for AF.
Systematic Review
Do screening strategies for atrial fibrillation improve the detection of new AF cases and represent a cost-effective use of resources in adults in primary care compared with no screening?
Number Needed to Treat: 170
Number Needed to Treat: 170
Systematic opportunistic screening for atrial fibrillation in primary care using simple tools like nurse pulse palpation or modified blood pressure monitors is likely a cost-effective strategy for detecting new cases.
Welton et al. (2017) conducted a systematic review in Atrial fibrillation. Systematic opportunistic or population screening vs. No screening was evaluated on Detection of new atrial fibrillation cases (NNT 170). Systematic population and opportunistic screening strategies were similarly effective, requiring an estimated 170 individuals to be screened to detect one additional atrial fibrillation case.
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