University of Sydney research
presented on Friday at the
Australian/NZ Cardiac Society
Conference found that a special
iPhone case and app can be
used quickly and cheaply within
pharmacies to detect problems
with heart rhythms.
The AliveCor Heart Monitor - or
iECG - was found to be a highly
effective, accurate and cost-effective
way to screen patients to
identify previously undiagnosed
atrial fibrillation.
Lead author Nicole Lowres led the
SEARCH-AF stroke prevention study,
which aims to look at the feasibility
and impact of pharmacy screening
for atrial fibrillation using the iECG
in people aged 65 years and over.
The trial in ten Sydney
pharmacies identified unknown or
unrecognised atrial fibrillation in
1.5% of people screened.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 12 Aug 13 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 12 Aug 13
THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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