Accuracy of methods for detecting an irregular pulse and suspected atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusions
BPMs and non-12-lead ECG were most accurate for detecting pulse irregularities caused by atrial fibrillation; other technologies may therefore be pragmatic alternatives to pulse palpation for the first step of atrial fibrillation screening.
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Taggar, J. S., Coleman, T., Lewis, S., Heneghan, C., Jones, M. Tags: Review Source Type: research