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

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 (ECGs) and d...

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Published in:CJC Open
Main Authors: Albertsen, Nadja, Jensen, Mads Mose, Hansen, Kunuk Lauge Koch, Pedersen, Michael Lynge, Andersen, Stig, Brock, Christina, Riahi, Sam
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: PubMed Central 2024
Subjects:
Greenland
Nuuk
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjco.2024.03.011
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39026619
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11252510/
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Summary: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 (ECGs) and diagnosis codes so far have indicated either a low prevalence of AF or a prevalence comparable to that in other Western countries, such as Denmark. However, using short, single-point ECGs may underestimate the true prevalence, as especially paroxysmal AF can be missed. With this study, we aim to estimate the prevalence of AF using 3-5-day continuous Holter recordings among people in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland.

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