Systematic Screening With Electrocardiogram for Unknown Atrial Fibrillation in 65 Years Old and Above People in Nursing Home
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
- Enrollment
- 287
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- presence of atrial fibrillation on electrocardiogram
- Status
- Terminated
- Last Updated
- 6 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia. Some studies shown that systematic screening with electrocardiogram could improve atrial fibrillation detection. No studies are available in nursing home. The goal of this study is to screen atrial fibrillation in patients who live in nursing home.
Detailed Description
A prospective observational cross sectional multicenter study. The goal of this study is to detect atrial fibrillation in nursing home people aged 65 years old and above, with systematic electrocardiogram. Participants agreement will be collected. Participants characteristics data will be collected in all nursing home. For all participants, one visit were realised with electrocardiogram, and symptoms survey. Data were anonymised on each center before analysed.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
presence of atrial fibrillation on electrocardiogram
Time Frame: up to 1 hour
detection of atrial fibrillation during the electrocardiogram
Secondary Outcomes
- presence of irregular pulse(up to 1 hour)