How do Dutch general practitioners detect and diagnose atrial fibrillation? Results of an online case vignette study

How do Dutch general practitioners detect and diagnose atrial fibrillation? Results of an online case vignette study

Abstract Background Detection and treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) are important given the serious health consequences. AF may be silent or paroxysmal and remain undetected. It is unclear whether general practitioners (GPs) have appropriate equipment and optimally utilise it to detect AF. This...

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Main Authors: N. Verbiest - van Gurp, D. van Mil, H. A. M. van Kesteren, J. A. Knottnerus, H. E. J. H. Stoffers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
Atrial fibrillation
Diagnosis
Electrocardiography
Ambulatory
Health care surveys
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-019-1064-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-019-1064-y

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