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A.	I don't screen for atrial fibrillation asymptomatic patients
B.	1% - 25% of the time
C.	26% - 50% of the time
D.	51% - 75% of the time
E.	76% - 100% of the time

A.	Not at all confident
B.	Somewhat confident
C.	Confident
D.	Extremely confident

A.	I don't use digital health tools
B.	1% - 25% of the time
C.	26% - 50% of the time
D.	51% - 75% of the time
E.	76% - 100% of the time

A.	CHADS2 scores range from 1 to 9
B.	Male sex is denoted as a risk factor for stroke in patients with AF when using the CHA2DS2-VASc
C.	Age 65 – 74 years old is a risk factor for stroke in patients with AF on both the CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc
D.	Prior myocardial infarction is a risk for stroke in patients with AF according to the CHA2DS2-VASc but not CHADS2 scores

A.	In women with CHA2DS2-VASc score = 0 and no indicated risk for stroke
B.	In women, but not men, with CHA2DS2-VASc = 1
C.	In women with CHA2DS2-VASc = 1 and only 1 additional risk factor
D.	In men with CHA2DS2-VASc > 2

A.	Smartphone apps have shown sensitivity and specificity comparable to ECGs
B.	Continuous monitoring with a wearable ECG patch has not been shown effective in detecting undiagnosed AFib
C.	Targeted screening is far superior to opportunistic screening for AFib
D.	Regardless of risk for stroke, patients 55 and older should be screened for AFib

A.	Reduced treatment nonadherence
B.	Improved work attendance
C.	Decreased risk of new-onset AFib
D.	Increased self-management skills for chronic diseases