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Published on: February 26, 2013
The Importance and Future of Population Screening for Atrial Fibrillation
Seung Yong Shin1, Gregory Y H Lip2
1Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom; Cardiovascular and Arrhythmia Center, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common and progressive heart rhythm disorder that causes structural, functional, and electrical remodelling of the heart. Although we do not fully understand AF yet, this arrhythmia is one clinical feature of a syndrome that is represented by irregularly irregular atrial rhythm accompanied by progressive atrial structural and functional remodelling. Although ischemic stroke, the most feared complication of AF, can be prevented by anticoagulation, the asymptomatic or paroxysmal nature of AF makes timely diagnosis of AF difficult. Thus, appropriate screening method for AF is necessary. In this review, we will discuss the importance and future perspectives of population screening for AF.
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