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Sensitivity and Specificity of Various AF Screening Tools
| Screening Tool | Sensitivity | Specifity |
|---|---|---|
| Pulse taking60 | 87%-97% | 70%-81% |
| Automated BP monitors61, 62 | 93%-100% | 86%-92% |
| Single lead ECG63-65 | 94%-98% | 76%-95% |
| Mobile health technologies66-68 | 91.5%-98.5% | 91.4%-100% |
BP, blood pressure; ECG, electrocardiogram; AF, atrial fibrillation.
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