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Identifying individuals at high risk for developing AFib

Using simple bedside measures, identification of individuals at risk for developing atrial fibrillation is feasible. Selecting high-risk individuals for inclusion in atrial fibrillation prevention trials may also enhance prevention strategies.

Schnabel, RB, LM Sullivan, D Levy, MJ Pencina, JM Massaro, RB Dâ??Agostino, C Newton-Cheh, JF Yamamoto, JW Magnani, TM Tadros, WB Kannel, TJ Wang, PT Ellinor, PA Wolf, RS Vasan, and EJ Benjamin. Development of a Risk Score for Atrial Fibrillation (Framingham Heart Study): A community-based cohort study. Lancet. 2009; 373(9665): 739-45. http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2809%2960443-8/abstract

Reference

Title
Development of a Risk Score for Atrial Fibrillation (Framingham Heart Study): A community-based cohort study
Publication
Lancet
Publication Date
2009
Authors
Schnabel, RB, LM Sullivan, D Levy, MJ Pencina, JM Massaro, RB Dâ??Agostino, C Newton-Cheh, JF Yamamoto, JW Magnani, TM Tadros, WB Kannel, TJ Wang, PT Ellinor, PA Wolf, RS Vasan, and EJ Benjamin
Volume & Issue
Volume 373, Issue 9665
Pages
739-45
URL
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