Comprehensive Evaluation of Rhythm Monitoring Strategies in Screening for Atrial Fibrillation

Background: Stroke is an increasing health problem worldwide. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major risk factor for stroke, and the attention given to AF screening is rising, as new monitoring technologies emerge. We aimed to evaluate the performance of a large panel of screening strategies and to assess population characteristics associated with diagnostic yield. Methods: Individuals with stroke risk factors but without AF were recruited from the...