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Evidence for Decreasing the Age of Atrial Fibrillation Screening for Indigenous People in Australia: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis

To determine whether the screening age for atrial fibrillation (AF) should be lowered for Indigenous Australians with the goal of reducing risk of stroke and other health burdens.

Citation:
Christie V, Lowres N, Hung J, Nedkoff L, Katzenellenbogen JM, Orchard J, et al. Evidence for Decreasing the Age of Atrial Fibrillation Screening for Indigenous People in Australia: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis. Med J Aust. 2026;224(5).

Keywords:
Atrial fibrillation; guidelines as topic; mass screening; stroke

Abstract:
To determine whether the screening age for atrial fibrillation (AF) should be lowered for Indigenous Australians with the goal of reducing risk of stroke and other health burdens.