Experience in screening for atrial fibrillation and monitoring arrhythmia using a  single-lead ECG stick

AbstractAtrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia and is highly associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Since many AF episodes remain subclinical, screening for AF is considered a  desirable approach for timely diagnosis, prevention of sequelae and effective treatment. Recently, devices for AF detection—stand-alone or integrated in mobile health technology—have become available and show promising preliminary results in the detection and monitoring of arrhythmia. This rev iew describes the technical aspects of a single-lead ECG stick and summarizes the current literature, experience in large-scale screening for AF in pharmacies and potential fields of application.
Source: Herzschrittmachertherapie und Elektrophysiologie - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research