Blar i NTNU Open på forfatter "Halvorsen, Sigrun"
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BEtablocker Treatment After acute Myocardial Infarction in revascularized patients without reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (BETAMI): Rationale and design of a prospective, randomized, open, blinded end-point study
Munkhaugen, John; Ruddox, Vidar; Halvorsen, Sigrun; Dammen, Toril; Fagerland, Morten; Hernæs, Kjersti Helene; Vethe, Nils Tore; Prescott, Eva; Jensen, Svend Eggert; Rødevand, Olaf; Jortveit, Jarle; Bendz, Bjørn; Schirmer, Henrik; Kõber, Lars; Botker, Hans Erik; Larsen, Alf Inge; Vikenes, Kjell; Steigen, Terje; Wiseth, Rune; Pedersen, Terje Rolf; Edvardsen, Thor; Otterstad, Jan Erik; Atar, Dan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background - Current guidelines on the use of β-blockers in post–acute myocardial infarction (MI) patients without reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) are based on studies before the implementation of modern ... -
Changes in primary care management of atrial fibrillation patients following the shift from warfarin to non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants: a Norwegian population based study
Halvorsen, Sigrun; Smith, Jørgen Anton; Söderdahl, Fabian; Thuresson, Marcus; Solli, Oddvar; Ulvestad, Maria; Jonasson, Christian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background To assess baseline characteristics, drug utilisation and healthcare use for oral anticoagulants (OACs) following the introduction of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants among patients with atrial ... -
Comparison of dabigatran, rivaroxaban and apixaban for effectiveness and safety in atrial fibrillation; a nationwide cohort study
Rutherford, Ole-Christian Walter; Jonasson, Christian; Ghanima, Waleed Khalid; Halvorsen, Sigrun (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The aim of this study was to compare the risk of stroke or systemic embolism (SE) and major bleeding in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) using dabigatran, rivaroxaban, and apixaban in routine clinical practice. Methods ... -
Diagnostic Accuracy and Usability of the ECG247 Smart Heart Sensor Compared to Conventional Holter Technology
Sandberg, Edvard Liljedahl; Grenne, Bjørnar; Berge, Trygve; Grimsmo, Jostein; Atar, Dan; Halvorsen, Sigrun; Fensli, Rune Werner; Jortveit, Jarle (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background. Heart rhythm disorders, especially atrial fibrillation (AF), are increasing global health challenges. Conventional diagnostic tools for assessment of rhythm disorders suffer from limited availability, limited ... -
Digital recruitment and compliance to treatment recommendations in the Norwegian Atrial Fibrillation self-screening pilot study
Sandberg, Edvard Liljedahl; Halvorsen, Sigrun; Berge, Trygve; Grimsmo, Jostein; Atar, Dan; Grenne, Bjørnar Leangen; Jortveit, Jarle (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Aims: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is prevalent, undiagnosed in approximately one-third of cases, and is associated with severe complications. Guidelines recommend screening individuals at increased risk of stroke. This report ... -
Effectiveness and safety of oral anticoagulants in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation
Rutherford, Ole-Christian Walter; Jonasson, Christian; Ghanima, Waleed; Söderdahl, Fabian; Halvorsen, Sigrun (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objectives To assess the risk of stroke/systemic embolism (SE) and major bleeding associated with the use of oral anticoagulants in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) in a real-world population. Methods We ... -
Fully digital self-screening for atrial fibrillation with patch electrocardiogram
Sandberg, Edvard Liljedahl; Halvorsen, Sigrun; Berge, Trygve; Grimsmo, Jostein; Atar, Dan; Fensli, Rune Werner; Grenne, Bjørnar Leangen; Jortveit, Jarle (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Aims Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia worldwide. The AF is associated with severe mortality, morbidity, and healthcare costs, and guidelines recommend screening people at risk. However, screening ... -
New score for assessing bleeding risk in patients with atrial fibrillation treated with NOACs
Rutherford, Ole-Christian Walter; Jonasson, Christian; Ghanima, Waleed Khalid; Holst, René; Halvorsen, Sigrun (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background Information is needed on bleeding risk factors specific for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) treated with non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs). We aimed to identify risk factors in a large real-world ... -
The NORwegian atrial fibrillation self-SCREENing (NORSCREEN) trial: rationale and design of a randomized controlled trial
Boskovic, Miroslav; Jortveit, Jarle; Haraldsen, Marius Blørstad; Berge, Trygve; Engdahl, Johan; Løchen, Maja-Lisa; Schuster, Peter Moritz; Sandberg, Edvard Liljedahl; Grimsmo, Jostein; Atar, Dan; Anfinsen, Ole-Gunnar; Pripp, Are Hugo; Grenne, Bjørnar Leangen; Halvorsen, Sigrun (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Aims Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia, and many cases of AF may be undiagnosed. Whether screening for AF and subsequent treatment if AF is detected can improve long-term outcome remains an unsettled question. ... -
The NORwegian atrial fibrillation self-SCREENing (NORSCREEN) trial: rationale and design of a randomized controlled trial
Boskovic, Miroslav; Jortveit, Jarle; Haraldsen, Marius Blørstad; Berge, Trygve; Engdahl, Johan; Løchen, Maja-Lisa; Schuster, Peter Moritz; Sandberg, Edvard Liljedahl; Grimsmo, Jostein; Atar, Dan; Anfinsen, Ole-Gunnar; Pripp, Are Hugo; Grenne, Bjørnar Leangen; Halvorsen, Sigrun (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Aims: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia, and many cases of AF may be undiagnosed. Whether screening for AF and subsequent treatment if AF is detected can improve long-term outcome remains an unsettled question. ... -
Screening for Atrial Fibrillation by Digital Health Technology in Older People in Homecare Settings: A Feasibility Trial
Sandberg, Edvard Liljedahl; Halvorsen, Sigrun; Berge, Trygve; Grimsmo, Jostein; Atar, Dan; Grenne, Bjørnar Leangen; Jortveit, Jarle (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Aims: Users of homecare services are often excluded from clinical trials due to advanced age, multimorbidity, and frailty. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common and frequently undiagnosed arrhythmia in the elderly and is ... -
Unsatisfactory risk factor control and high rate of new cardiovascular events in patients with myocardial infarction and prior coronary artery disease
Jortveit, Jarle; Halvorsen, Sigrun; Kaldal, Anete; Pripp, Are Hugo; Govatsmark, Ragna Elise Støre; Langørgen, Jørund (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background: Patients with established coronary artery disease (CAD) have an increased risk of new cardiovascular events. An underuse of secondary preventive drugs has been observed, and many patients may not attain the ...