Triage tests for identifying atrial fibrillation in primary care: a diagnostic accuracy study comparing single-lead ECG and modified BP monitors

OBJECTIVE: New electronic devices offer an opportunity within routine primary care settings for improving the detection of atrial fibrillation (AF), which is a common cardiac arrhythmia and a modifiable risk factor for stroke. We aimed to assess the performance of a modified blood pressure (BP) moni...

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Main Authors: Kearley, K, Selwood, M, Van Den Bruel, A, Thompson, M, Mant, D, Hobbs, F, Fitzmaurice, D, Heneghan, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2014