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Opportunities and challenges of large-scale screening for atrial fibrillation

Matthias Daniel Zink1,2, Nikolaus Marx2, Harry J G M Crijns3

  • 1Department of Physiology, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht, Maastricht University, Universiteitssingel 50, 6229 ER, Maastricht, The Netherlands.

Herzschrittmachertherapie & Elektrophysiologie
|January 10, 2018
PubMed

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Large-scale screening for atrial fibrillation (AF) is now feasible due to advances in ECG diagnosis and anticoagulation. Further research is needed to determine optimal screening strategies and patient-specific treatments for AF.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Technology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a prevalent arrhythmia linked to significant stroke and cardiovascular risks.
  • Subclinical AF (SCAF) episodes are common, necessitating large-scale screening for effective stroke prevention.
  • Emerging single-lead ECG devices show promise for SCAF diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in AF screening and management.
  • To focus on community-based screening using single-lead ECG and discontinuous monitoring.
  • To discuss the implications for cost-effective patient treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent research on AF diagnosis and treatment.
  • Focus on single-lead ECG technology for SCAF detection.
  • Analysis of anticoagulation therapy efficacy and safety in AF patients.

Main Results:

  • Progress in ECG technology and anticoagulation therapy supports large-scale AF screening.
  • Non-vitamin K antagonist drugs are safe and effective for AF treatment.
  • Current research highlights the potential of community-based, discontinuous screening approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Advancements in diagnostics and therapeutics pave the way for widespread AF screening.
  • Key questions remain regarding patient selection for screening and individualized treatment protocols.
  • Further investigation is required to optimize AF management for improved patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness.

Keywords:
Cardiac arrhythmiaElectrocardiographyScreeningSingle-lead ECGSubclinical

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