Screening for atrial fibrillation in care homes using pulse palpation and the AliveCor Kardia Mobile® device: a comparative cross-sectional pilot study.
Vilius SavickasA J StewartV J ShortAlistair A MathieSukvinder Kaur BhamraEmma L VealeSarah A CorlettPublished in: International journal of clinical pharmacy (2023)
This study has shown a need for AF screening in care homes and that elements of the PDAF screening protocol are transferable in this setting. Early diagnosis and treatment of AF are essential to reduce the risk of stroke in this population.
Keyphrases
- atrial fibrillation
- healthcare
- cross sectional
- palliative care
- oral anticoagulants
- catheter ablation
- left atrial
- left atrial appendage
- heart failure
- direct oral anticoagulants
- pain management
- affordable care act
- long term care
- brain injury
- venous thromboembolism
- health insurance
- blood brain barrier
- cerebral ischemia