Cost-effectiveness of population screening for atrial fibrillation: the STROKESTOP study.

Johan Lyth Emma Svennberg Lars Bernfort Mattias Aronsson Viveka Frykman Faris Al-Khalili Leif Friberg Mårten Rosenqvist Johan Engdahl Lars-Åke Levin

Published in: European heart journal (2022)

Based on the STROKESTOP study, this analysis shows that a broad AF screening strategy in an elderly population is cost-effective. Efforts should be made to increase screening participation.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
heart failure
physical activity
acute coronary syndrome
left ventricular
percutaneous coronary intervention
oral anticoagulants