Mass screening for atrial fibrillation does not prevent stroke in older adults, research finds

September 3, 2024 Medical Xpress.com

Mass screening for atrial fibrillation using ECG together with heart failure biomarker does not prevent ischemic stroke or systemic embolism (blood clot) in older adults aged 75–76 years over 5 years follow-up, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line Session at this year’s ESC Congress 2024 in London, UK (30 Aug–2 Sept). However, the biomarker may improve the prediction of which individuals have a low risk for ischemic stroke and systemic embolism beyond single-lead ECG in older adults undergoing mass screening for AF.

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