Cluster randomised controlled trial of screening for atrial fibrillation in people aged 70 years and over to reduce stroke: protocol for the pilot study for the SAFER trial

<p><strong>Introduction:</strong>&nbsp;Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia associated with 30% of strokes, as well as other cardiovascular disease, dementia and death. AF meets many criteria for screening, but there is limited evidence that AF screening reduces stro...

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Main Authors: Williams, K, Modi, RN, Dymond, A, Hoare, S, Powell, A, Burt, J, Edwards, D, Lund, J, Johnson, R, Lobban, T, Lown, M, Sweeting, MJ, Thom, H, Kaptoge, S, Fusco, F, Morris, S, Lip, G, Armstrong, N, Cowie, MR, Fitzmaurice, DA, Freedman, B, Griffin, SJ, Sutton, S, Hobbs, FR, McManus, RJ, Mant, J
Other Authors: The SAFER Authorship Group
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2022