Invited Review
Lessons from the current European Heart Rhythm Association consensus document on screening for atrial fibrillation
1Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylül University; İzmir-Turkey
2Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Eskişehir Osmangazi University; Eskişehir-Turkey
2Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Eskişehir Osmangazi University; Eskişehir-Turkey
Anatol J Cardiol 2018; 3(19): 222-224 PubMed ID: 29521317 PMCID: 5864773 DOI: 10.14744/AnatolJCardiol.2018.37043
Abstract
In this paper, we reviewed the atrial fibrillation screening strategies in a stepwise manner and discussed the uncertainties in the assessment of the need for anticoagulation in light of the recently published European Heart Rhythm Association consensus document. We reviewed not only the methods and tools but also the role of health care professionals and patient organizations in addition to cost-effectiveness issues.
Keywords: screening for atrial fibrillation, rhythm monitoring, smartphones, thromboembolic risk, anticoagulation