Opportunistic Screening for Atrial Fibrillation With Continuous ECG Monitoring in the Emergency Department

Bismuth E, Jin BT, Molins E, et al. Opportunistic Screening for Atrial Fibrillation With Continuous ECG Monitoring in the Emergency Department. Ann Emerg Med. 2025 Jul;:-. doi: S0196-0644(25)00386-5. | PMID: 40650644

This study evaluates the effectiveness of opportunistic atrial fibrillation screening using continuous ECG monitoring in patients presenting to the emergency department to identify previously undiagnosed atrial fibrillation.

Key Learning Points

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  Continuous ECG monitoring in the emergency department can identify a significant proportion of previously undiagnosed atrial fibrillation cases.
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  Early detection through opportunistic screening may improve stroke prevention strategies by initiating timely anticoagulation treatment.