August 7, 2018 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released today a final recommendation statement on screening for atrial fibrillation with electrocardiography. The Task Force found insufficient evidence on screening for atrial fibrillation with ECG to prevent strokes. To view the recommendation and the evidence on which it is based, please go here. The final recommendation statement can also be found in the August 7 online issue of JAMA.
