Journal article
Consumer-led screening for atrial fibrillation using consumer-facing wearables, devices and apps: A survey of health care professionals by AF-SCREEN international collaboration
Abstract
AIM: A variety of consumer-facing wearables, devices and apps are marketed directly to consumers to detect atrial fibrillation (AF). However, their management is not defined. Our aim was to explore their role for AF screening via a survey.
METHODS AND RESULTS: An anonymous web-based survey was undertaken by 588 health care professionals (HCPs) (response rate 23.7%). Overall, 57% HCPs currently advise wearables/apps for AF detection in their …
Authors
Boriani G; Schnabel RB; Healey JS; Lopes RD; Verbiest-van Gurp N; Lobban T; Camm JA; Freedman B
Journal
European Journal of Internal Medicine, Vol. 82, , pp. 97–104
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
December 2020
DOI
10.1016/j.ejim.2020.09.005
ISSN
0953-6205