Intermittent vs continuous electrocardiogram event recording for detection of atrial fibrillation-Compliance and ease of use in an ambulatory elderly population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are many atrial fibrillation (AF) screening devices available. Validation studies have mainly been performed in optimal settings in the young population.

Hypothesis

We aim to compare the yield of AF detection, compliance, and patient-based experience in an ambulatory elderly population by using intermittent electrocardiogram (ECG) recordings and continuous event recording simultaneously.

Methods

The study participants were part of the STROKESTOP II study, a Swedish screening study for AF. All participants were 75/76 years of age, were clinically free of AF, and had N-terminal pro b-type natriuretic peptides levels ≥125 ng/L. AF screening was performed in parallel during a 2-week period, using a continuous event recording device (R-test 4; Novacor) and

SUBMITTER: Fredriksson T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7144480 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature