COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF EXTENDED AND ONE-TIME SCREENING FOR ATRIAL FIBRILLATION VERSUS NO SCREENING IN THE UNITED STATES

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia, contributing to ≥15% of strokes in the United States (US). Its often asymptomatic nature makes finding cases challenging, and 24.6% of AF cases remain undiagnosed. Research has focused on screening for AF to prevent stroke via timely intervention.