Randomised trial of two approaches to screening for atrial fibrillation in UK general practice.
BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation is a common and treatable cause of stroke that often remains unrecognised. Screening has been suggested but there is very little evidence concerning the uptake of screening in the elderly population at risk, nor of the optimal method of screening in a general practic...
Auteurs principaux: | Morgan, S, Mant, D |
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Format: | Journal article |
Langue: | English |
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2002
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