2021 Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS) practice guidance on atrial fibrillation screening

J Arrhythm. 2021 Dec 28;38(1):31-49. doi: 10.1002/joa3.12669. eCollection 2022 Feb.

Abstract

In this paper, the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS) sought to provide practice guidance on AF screening based on recent evidence, with specific considerations relevant to the Asia-Pacific region. A key recommendation is opportunistic screening for people aged ≥65 years (all countries), with systematic screening to be considered for people aged ≥75 years or who have additional risk factors (all countries).

Keywords: atrial fibrillation; prevention; screening; stroke.