Atrial Fibrillation Screening in the Elderly
Both one-time and annual population screening for AF in individuals aged 65 to 80 years appear to be cost-effective. Further research is needed to assess budgetary and feasibility aspects to establish an optimal screening program.
Authors
- Tze‐Fan Chao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6587-3094)
- Fang‐Ju Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8249-7481)
- Yung‐Hsin Yeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1645-1941)
- Yi‐Hsin Chan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1406-8503)
- Hsiu-Ting Chien
- Yu‐Hua Fu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9978-0323)
- Shih‐Ann Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9085-0823)
Institutions
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (TW)
- National Taiwan University (TW)
- Chang Gung University (TW)
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital (TW)
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Taichung Veterans General Hospital (TW)
- Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
- National Taiwan University Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JACC Asia
- Published
- 2024-11-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacasi.2024.09.016
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.61
Funders
- Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare