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Screening for atrial fibrillation in care homes using pulse palpation and the AliveCor Kardia Mobile® device: a comparative cross-sectional pilot study
BackgroundAtrial fibrillation (AF) is a major cause of stroke in older people. Exacerbated by age and co-morbidities, residents of care homes are...
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Comparison of AliveCor KardiaMobile Six-Lead ECG with Standard ECG in Pediatric Patients
The AliveCor KardiaMobile (ACKM) is a remote electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring device. Little research has been conducted on its accuracy with...
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Systematic review of validation studies for the use of wearable smartwatches in the screening of atrial fibrillation
IntroductionAtrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common dysrhythmia and a risk factor for stroke and heart failure. Early detection and treatment are key...
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Prospective evaluation of the effect of smartphone electrocardiogram usage on anticoagulant medication compliance
PurposeCompliance with anticoagulation treatment for atrial fibrillation is highly variable. Smartphone electrocardiograms that allow patients to...
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Implementation of a fully remote randomized clinical trial with cardiac monitoring
BackgroundThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has challenged researchers performing clinical trials to develop innovative approaches to...
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New-onset hypertension as a contributing factor to the incidence of atrial fibrillation in the elderly
Hypertension and atrial fibrillation are closely related. However, hypertension is already prevalent in young adults, but atrial fibrillation usually...
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Sensitivity and Specificity of Wearables for Atrial Fibrillation in Elderly Populations: A Systematic Review
Purpose of ReviewThis study aims to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of wearable devices for AF detection in older adults, as well as examine...
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Screening for undiagnosed atrial fibrillation using a single-lead electrocardiogram at primary care visits: patient uptake and practitioner perspectives from the VITAL-AF trial
BackgroundScreening for atrial fibrillation (AF) is appealing because AF is common, when undiagnosed may increase stroke risk, and stroke is...
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Smartwatches for Arrhythmia Detection and Management
Purpose of ReviewTo provide the reader with an overview of how smartwatches may be used for arrhythmia detection, diagnosis, and management.
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Using Technology to Deliver Cardiovascular Care in African Countries
Purpose of ReviewThis review aims to explore the applications of digital technology in cardiovascular care across African countries. It highlights...
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Detection of atrial fibrillation in persons aged 65 years and above using a mobile electrocardiogram device
BackgroundUntreated atrial fibrillation (AF) often results in increased morbidity and mortality. Opportunistic AF screening in persons aged...
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Accuracy of pulsatile photoplethysmography applications or handheld devices vs. 12-lead ECG for atrial fibrillation screening: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundThe relative accuracy of pulsatile photoplethysmography applications (PPG) or handheld (HH) devices compared with the gold standard 12-lead...
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Targeted screening of atrial fibrillation using automated blood pressure measurement device with atrial fibrillation detection function, in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in primary care setting
ObjectiveThe prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) patients under primary care in Hong Kong was yet to be explored....
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Diagnostic accuracy of Apple Watch Series 6 recorded single-lead ECGs for identifying supraventricular tachyarrhythmias: a comparative analysis with invasive electrophysiological study
BackgroundThe advancements in wearable technology have made the detection of arrhythmias more accessible. While smartwatches are commonly used to...
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The Use of Wearable ECG Devices in the Clinical Setting: a Review
Purpose of ReviewThis review investigates the use of wearable electrocardiograms (ECGs) in the clinic and acute care setting, and their impact on...
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Use of digital health applications for the detection of atrial fibrillation
The advances in health care technologies over the last decade have led to improved capabilities in the use of digital health applications (DiHA) for...
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Transthoracic echocardiography and cardiac biomarkers in healthy captive male and female squirrel monkeys (Saimiri spp.)
BackgroundEchocardiography is the most frequently used non -invasive diagnostic tool to evaluate cardiac anatomy and function in domestic species but...
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Remote Monitoring in Cardiovascular Diseases
Purpose of ReviewThe purpose of this review is to discuss and explore selected clinically integrated and commercially available devices, the data...
