Atrial fibrillation prevalence and risk profile from novel community-based screening in Thailand: A prospective multi-centre study

Atrial fibrillation prevalence and risk profile from novel community-based screening in Thailand: A prospective multi-centre study

Background: In Thailand, almost one-quarter of strokes are related to atrial fibrillation (AF), and many could be prevented if AF were diagnosed and treated prior to the stroke. Therefore, we tested a novel strategy to screen large numbers of community residents using village health volunteers and p...

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Main Authors: Nijasri C. Suwanwela, Aurauma Chutinet, Hathairat Autjimanon, Tanawat Ounahachok, Chumpol Decha-umphai, Songkhram Chockchai, Saowanin Indrabhakti, Naruchorn Kijpaisalratana, Wasan Akarathanawat, Suporn Travanichakul, Teeraparp Kitjavijitre, Pakkawan Vongvasinkul, Ittaporn Kanacharoen, Tanyaluk O. Bunlikitkul, Supparat Charnwut, Nicole Lowres, Ben Freedman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-02-01
Series:International Journal of Cardiology: Heart & Vasculature
Subjects:
Atrial fibrillation
Prevalence
Screening
Risk factors
Stroke risk
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352906720304073

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