Handheld ECG Might Help to Diagnose Atrial Fibrillation in Elderly Patients - Video
|
Overview
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a leading cause of stroke. Oral anticoagulation is effective for preventing strokes in patients with AF. However, AF may be asymptomatic and first diagnosed at the time of stroke. Screening may enable earlier diagnosis of AF and implementation of oral anticoagulation to prevent strokes.
In a recent study, researchers have reported that the use of handheld single-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) did not increase diagnoses of AF overall in patients aged 65 and older. The study findings were published in the journal Circulation on March 02, 2022.
Speakers
Dr. Nandita Mohan
BDS, MDS( Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Dr. Nandita Mohan is a practicing pediatric dentist with more than 5 years of clinical work experience. Along with this, she is equally interested in keeping herself up to date about the latest developments in the field of medicine and dentistry which is the driving force for her to be in association with Medical Dialogues. She also has her name attached with many publications; both national and international. She has pursued her BDS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore and later went to enter her dream specialty (MDS) in the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry from Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences. Through all the years of experience, her core interest in learning something new has never stopped. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751