Registry entries
- Rolf Wachter
- Jeff Healey
- David Gladstone
Home-Based Screening for Early Detection of Atrial Fibrillation in Primary Care Patients Aged 75 Years and Older (SCREEN AF-DZHK15)
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Inclusion criteria
- Age ≥75 years without known atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter. The participant is clinically in sinus rhythm (both heart auscultation and 30- second pulse palpation have been performed by the enrolling physician and neither detects an irregular rhythm suggestive of atrial fibrillation). History of hypertension requiring antihypertensive medication. Written informed consent from the participant.
- Any previously documented atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter ≥30 seconds. Implanted pacemaker
- cardiac defibrillator
- cardiac loop recorder
- or deep brain stimulator. Likely to be poorly compliant or unreliable using home screening devices or with study follow-up requirements because of cognitive or other issues
- or life expectancy <6 months due to concomitant disease. Has a condition which in the opinion of the enrolling physician would not permit chronic treatment with oral anticoagulant therapy. Patient already taking long-term oral anticoagulant therapy. Known allergic reaction/intolerance to skin adhesives.