Mass screening identifies untreated AF in 5% of 75-76 year olds

Mass screening in more than 25,000 Swedish residents has identified untreated atrial fibrillation in 5 percent of 75-76 year olds, putting them at increased stroke risk. The preliminary findings of the STROKESTOP trial were presented at the ESC Congress today by Dr. Emma Svennberg from Sweden.

Fuente : http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-08/eso…