2021 Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS) practice guidance on atrial fibrillation screening
Open Access
- 28 December 2021
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Arrhythmia
- Vol. 38 (1) , 31-49
Abstract
In this paper, the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS) sought to provide practice guidance on AF screening based on recent evidence, with specific considerations relevant to the Asia-Pacific region. A key recommendation is opportunistic screening for people aged ≥65 years (all countries), with systematic screening to be considered for people aged ≥75 years or who have additional risk factors (all countries).Keywords
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