Large variations in atrial fibrillation screening practice after ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack in Sweden: a survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atrial fibrillation (AF) screening after ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) is given high priority in clinical guidelines. However, patient selection, electrocardiogram (ECG) modality and screening duration remains undecided and current recommendations vary.

Methods

The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical practice of AF screening after ischemic stroke or TIA at Swedish stroke units. In collaboration with the stakeholders of the Swedish Stroke Register (Riksstroke) a digital survey was drafted, then tested and revised by three stroke consultants. The survey consisted of 17 multiple choice/ free text questions and was sent by e-mail to the medical directors at all stroke units in Sweden.

Results

All 72 stroke units in Sweden resp

SUBMITTER: Straat K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11007877 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature