Mobile health technologies in the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation

Rod Passman*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Purpose of reviewAtrial fibrillation is the most common sustained rhythm abnormality and is associated with stroke, heart failure, cognitive decline, and premature death. Digital health technologies using consumer-grade mobile technologies (i.e. mHealth) capable of recording heart rate and rhythm can now reliably detect atrial fibrillation using single lead or multilead ECG or photoplethysmography (PPG). This review will discuss how these developments are being used to detect and manage atrial fibrillation.Recent findingsStudies have established the accuracy of mHealth devices for atrial fibrillation detection. The feasibility of using mHealth technology to screen for atrial fibrillation has also been established, though the utility of screening is controversial. In addition to screening, key aspects of atrial fibrillation management can also be performed remotely and effectively using mHealth, though with some important limitations.SummarymHealth technologies have proven disruptive in the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation. Healthcare providers can leverage these advances to better care for their atrial fibrillation patients whenever necessary.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1-9
Number of pages9
JournalCurrent opinion in cardiology
Volume37
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2022

Keywords

  • atrial fibrillation
  • digital health
  • mHealth

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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