The Efficacy and Feasibility of Atrial Fibrillation Screening Using Photoplethysmography-Based Smart Devices.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2019.09.074
Abstract: I read with great interest the study by Guo et al. ([1][1]) that examined the efficacy of atrial fibrillation (AF) screening using smart devices with photoplethysmography technology. They noted the high positive predictive value of photoplethysmography… read more here.
Keywords: atrial fibrillation; smart devices; fibrillation screening; photoplethysmography ... See more keywords
Smart Watch Devices for Atrial Fibrillation Screening: It Has to Start Somewhere.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2019.10.063
Abstract: Consumers are expressing more interest in mobile health (mHealth) technologies. Implications of studies in this area, such as the Huawei Heart Study by Guo et al. ([1][1]), are accordingly more significant than ever. The Guo et al.… read more here.
Keywords: atrial fibrillation; smart watch; watch devices; screening start ... See more keywords
AF-SMART eHealth system for atrial fibrillation screening: how can it fit into clinical practice?
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DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2020.1754794
Abstract: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart arrhythmia. Current estimates are that 1.4% of people aged ≥65 years have undiagnosed AF [1]. AF is associated with a five-fold higher likelihood o... read more here.
Keywords: atrial fibrillation; system atrial; fibrillation; smart ehealth ... See more keywords
Diagnostic accuracy of an oscillometric blood pressure monitor for atrial fibrillation screening
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DOI: 10.1097/mbp.0000000000000645
Abstract: Objective Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia of clinical significance and hypertension is one of its major risk factors. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of an automated oscillometric blood pressure (BP)… read more here.
Keywords: accuracy; fibrillation; monitor; fibrillation screening ... See more keywords
Feasible approaches and implementation challenges to atrial fibrillation screening: a qualitative study of stakeholder views in 11 European countries
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059156
Abstract: Objectives Atrial fibrillation (AF) screening may increase early detection and reduce complications of AF. European, Australian and World Heart Federation guidelines recommend opportunistic screening, despite a current lack of clear evidence supporting a net benefit… read more here.
Keywords: views european; european countries; fibrillation screening; atrial fibrillation ... See more keywords
Blood-biomarkers and devices for atrial fibrillation screening: Lessons learned from the AFRICAT (Atrial Fibrillation Research In CATalonia) study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273571
Abstract: Background and objective AFRICAT is a prospective cohort study intending to develop an atrial fibrillation (AF) screening program through the combination of blood markers, rhythm detection devices, and long-term monitoring in our community. In particular,… read more here.
Keywords: fibrillation; blood biomarkers; fibrillation screening; atrial fibrillation ... See more keywords