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Insufficient evidence to recommend AF screening with ECG, says USPSTF

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eMediNexus    08 August 2018

A systematic review of evidence on screening for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation with ECG and stroke prevention treatment in asymptomatic adults aged 65 years or older to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has concluded that although screening with ECG can detect previously unknown cases of atrial fibrillation, it has not been shown to detect more cases than screening focused on pulse palpation. The systematic review is published August 7, 2018 in JAMA.

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