This test uses electrocardiogram readings to detect irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation) at the time of screening. Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of stroke 5-fold.

How the screening is performed:

You will be asked to lie on your back on the examination table and electrode stickers will be placed on your collar bones or wrists and ankles. A small device then connects the electrodes to the electrocardiogram machine which then takes your reading.