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Miss Alice Pearsons' Outputs (4)

Usability and acceptability of ambulatory ECG monitoring in undiagnosed syncope: Insights from the ASPIRED-Q qualitative study (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Pearsons, A., Reed, M., Hanson, C., Clarke, E., Blackstock, C., & Neubeck, L. (2024, October). Usability and acceptability of ambulatory ECG monitoring in undiagnosed syncope: Insights from the ASPIRED-Q qualitative study. Presented at Royal College of Emergency Medicine Annual Scientific Conference, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom

Aims, objectives and background: The aim of this study, which was embedded into the ASPIRED randomised controlled trial (ISRCTN10278811), was to explore patient and clinician usability and acceptability of an enhanced (14-day) ambulatory ECG monitori... Read More about Usability and acceptability of ambulatory ECG monitoring in undiagnosed syncope: Insights from the ASPIRED-Q qualitative study.

The relationship of natriuretic peptides and body mass index in chronic heart failure – A Systematic Review (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ross, C., Pearsons, A., Mills, N., & Neubeck, L. (2024, May). The relationship of natriuretic peptides and body mass index in chronic heart failure – A Systematic Review. Poster presented at European Society of Cardiology, Heart Failure 2024, Lisbon, Portugal

Background/Introduction
Chronic heart failure (CHF) represents a global health challenge, with a rising prevalence and substantial impact on patients' quality of life and healthcare resources. The identification of reliable biomarkers and risk facto... Read More about The relationship of natriuretic peptides and body mass index in chronic heart failure – A Systematic Review.

Opportunistic screening of atrial fibrillation in a dental setting in the UK: a feasibility study (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Pearsons, A., Hanson, C., Bisset, S., Atkinson, N., Lansdowne, N., Elliott, N., Dennis, T., Pai, S., & Neubeck, L. (2023, November). Opportunistic screening of atrial fibrillation in a dental setting in the UK: a feasibility study. Poster presented at Scottish Lipid Forum & SHARP Annual Scientific Meeting 2023, Edinburgh

Introduction:
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrythmia and is significantly associated with an increased stroke risk. Screening programmes can help to identify asymptomatic AF in those aged ≥65 and initiate oral anticoagulation where indicated... Read More about Opportunistic screening of atrial fibrillation in a dental setting in the UK: a feasibility study.