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June 16 This Week in Cardiology

This Week in Cardiology

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AFib Screening Based on BNP

One in five patients who have AFib detected on ILRs have no more AFib in follow up. Sweden is planning stroke stop two, which will do a stepwise AFib screening based on BNP levels. The results of loop and stroke stop plus the early termination for futility of the NOAA trial show that generalized AFib screening is unlikely to deliver average benefit greater than harm but focus screening may be more fruitful.

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