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Table 3 Identification of atrial fibrillation

From: Atrial fibrillation in a primary care practice: prevalence and management

Total patients (261)1

# (%)

95% C.I.

Continuous Patient Profile

209 (81)

74.6–84.6

Chart notes

199 (76)

70.5–81.2

Specialist/Emergency Room

216 (83)

77.5–87.0

Clinical Note

139 (53)

47.0–59.4

EKG alone

36 (14)

9.9–18.7

  1. 117 patients had only one of the above identifying Atrial Fibrillation in their chart