Opportunistic detection of atrial fibrillation in subjects aged 65 years or older in primare care: a randomised clinical trial of efficacy. DOFA-AP study protocol

Opportunistic detection of atrial fibrillation in subjects aged 65 years or older in primare care: a randomised clinical trial of efficacy. DOFA-AP study protocol

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Clinical Practice Guidelines recommend using peripheral blood pulse measuring as a screening test for Atrial Fibrillation. However, there is no adequate evidence supporting the efficacy of such procedure in primary care clinical prac...

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Main Authors: Pérula-de-Torres LuisÁ, Martínez-Adell MiguelÁ, González-Blanco Virginia, Baena-Díez José M, Martín-Rioboó Enrique, Parras-Rejano Juan M, González-Lama Jesús, Martín-Alvarez Remedios, Ruiz-Moral Roger, Fernández-García JoséÁ, Pérez-Díaz Modesto, Ruiz-de-Castroviejo Joaquin, Pérula-de-Torres Carlos, Valero-Martín Antonio, Roldán-Villalobos Ana, Criado-Larumbe Margarita, Burdoy-Joaquín Emili, Coma-Solé Montserrat, Cervera-León Mercè, Cuixart-Costa Lluís
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
Atrial fibrillation
Screening
Opportunistic case finding
Secondary prevention
Primary care
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2296/13/106

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