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
- left atrial
- catheter ablation
- left atrial appendage
- randomized controlled trial
- quality improvement
- direct oral anticoagulants
- blood pressure
- pain management
- affordable care act
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- coronary artery disease
- chronic pain
- health insurance
- blood brain barrier