AIMC Journal:
Critical pathways in cardiology

BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia worldwide and a major contributor to stroke and cardiovascular morbidity. Conventional diagnostics, including electrocardiograms (ECG) and ambulatory monitors, are limited b...

AIMS: Early detection of cardiovascular disease and implementation of evidence-based treatments can reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Medical algorithms and decision-making tools provide a compelling option for screening, risk prediction...