Self-detection of atrial fibrillation in an aged population: three-year follow-up of the LietoAF intervention study

Self-detection of atrial fibrillation in an aged population: three-year follow-up of the LietoAF intervention study

Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is often asymptomatic and undiagnosed until an ischaemic stroke occurs. An irregular pulse is a key manifestation of AF. We assessed whether pulse self-palpation is feasible in screening of AF. Methods Altogether 205 residents of Lieto municipality aged ≥...

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Main Authors: Jussi Jaakkola, Raine Virtanen, Tuija Vasankari, Marika Salminen, K.E. Juhani Airaksinen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Atrial fibrillation
Asymptomatic conditions
Screening
Stroke
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-017-0607-0

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