USPSTF found insufficient evidence on the benefits and harms of screening adults ≥50 y for AF

Sylvia E Choi; Gregory Y H Lip

doi:10.7326/J22-0036

USPSTF found insufficient evidence on the benefits and harms of screening adults ≥50 y for AF

Ann Intern Med. 2022 Jun;175(6):JC62. doi: 10.7326/J22-0036. Epub 2022 Jun 7.

Authors

Sylvia E Choi¹, Gregory Y H Lip¹

Affiliation

¹ Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK (S.E.C., G.Y.L.).

PMID: 35667070
DOI: 10.7326/J22-0036

Abstract

Davidson KW, Barry MJ, Mangione CM, et al. Screening for atrial fibrillation: US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. JAMA. 2022;327:360-7. 35076659.

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MeSH terms

Adult
Advisory Committees
Atrial Fibrillation* / diagnosis
Humans
Mass Screening* / adverse effects
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Preventive Health Services
Risk Assessment