High Prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation Found in the Capital of Greenland When Using Continuous Electrocardiogram Monitoring: A Cross-Sectional Study

• Published in: CJC Open
• Main Authors: Nadja Albertsen, MD, MSA, Mads Mose Jensen, MD, Kunuk Lauge Koch Hansen, Michael Lynge Pedersen, MD, MedScD, Stig Andersen, MD, PhD, Christina Brock, MSc, PhD, Sam Riahi, MD, PhD
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier 2024
• Subjects: Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system; RC666-701; Greenland; Groenland; Nuuk
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjco.2024.03.011; https://doaj.org/article/71cd1360fe1c4d458603719ee8e8f327

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) increases the risk of conditions such as ischemic stroke, dementia, and heart failure, and early detection is crucial. In Greenland, ischemic strokes are common, and the prevalences of AF risk factors are increasing. Studies based on 30-second electrocardiograms...