Diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation Using the Pulsecor Cardioscope Blood Pressure Device

Background: Atrial fibrillation (Afib) may first be diagnosed only after presentation with heart failure or stroke. Identification of Afib by non-medical staff when measuring blood pressure (BP) may improve its’ detection in asymptomatic patients in primary care. The Pulsecor CardioScope is a user friendly automated sphygmomanometer previously validated for estimating central BP. Analysis of beat-to-beat variation in the pulse wave amplitude or RR interval could also be used to diagnose Afib.

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Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - June 24, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: T. Oh, A. Lowe, A. Lin, R. Stewart Tags: Abstracts Source Type: research