Atrial Fibrillation
Study data from University of Saskatchewan update knowledge of atrial fibrillation
Published in Health Risk Factor Week, March 9th, 2010
Current study results from the report, 'Comparison of two oscillometric blood pressure monitors in subjects with atrial fibrillation,' have been published. "To compare blood pressure readings obtained with two commonly used oscillometric monitors: Omron HEM 711 AC (OM) and Welch-Allyn 52000 series NIBP/oximeter (WA) with mercury sphygmomanometers (Merc) in subjects with atrial fibrillation. We recruited 51 hemodynamically stable subjects with atrial fibrillation," scientists in Saskatoon, Canada report.
"Fifty four subjects in normal sinus rhythm served as controls. Supine blood pressure readings in each arm were recorded simultaneously using one monitor and Merc. The...
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