Abstract: . . .  2003; 9 8 Hobbs FDR et al. A RCT and cost effectiveness s udy of systematic screening (targeted and total population screening) versus routine practice for the detec ion of atrial fibrillation in the over 65s: The SAFE study. In press, Health Technology Assessment 2005. 4  . . .
. . .  A RCT and cost effectiveness s udy of systematic screening (targeted and total population screening) versus routine practice for the detec ion of atrial fibrillation in the over 65s: The SAFE study. In press, Health Technology Assessment 2005. 4  . . .
. . .  7 Active screening will identify new cases of AF, but systematic screening is more costly and no more effective than opportunistic screening. 8 AF is not accurately coded. Patients with irregular pulse can have AF code (even though probability of AF only about 30%) Quality of evidence, degree of professional consensus and support from patients . . .
. . .  (unless a contra-indication or side effects are recorded) 3. % patients over 70 who have been checked for AF Rationale Consistent with new chapter of the coronary heart disease NSF on arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death NICE guideline due to be published in 2006 Atrial fibrillation is common, and an important cause of morbidity and mortality Relevant to . . .
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