Screening strategies for atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac arrhythmia that increases the risk of thromboembolic events. Anticoagulation therapy to prevent AF-related stroke has been shown to be cost-effective. A national screening programme for AF may prevent AF-related events, but would involve a sub...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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NIHR Journals Library
2017-05-01
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| Series: | Health Technology Assessment |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3310/hta21290 |