OC07_02 Feasibility of Practice Nurses Screening for Atrial Fibrillation Using Smartphone ECG During Flu-Vaccinations

Stroke risk is high in people with unknown atrial Fibrillation (AF). Screening identifies unknown AF in 1.5% of people ≥65 years. Although recommended in international guidelines, screening is not routinely implemented. Incorporating screening with flu-vaccination presents an ideal opportunity to detect AF in large numbers in a medical setting.

Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: L. Neubeck, N. Lowres, L. Ladak, Y. Kamaladasa, D. Peiris, N. Zwar, B. Freedman Tags: Oral Abstract Source Type: research