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Smartwatch monitoring for atrial fibrillation after stroke—The Pulsewatch Study: Protocol for a multiphase randomized controlled trial

Authors :
Dickson, Emily L.
Ding, Eric Y.
Saczynski, Jane S.
Han, Dong
Moonis, Majaz
Fitzgibbons, Timothy P.
Barton, Bruce
Chon, Ki
McManus, David D.
Source :
Cardiovascular Digital Health Journal; August 2021, Vol. 2 Issue: 4 p231-241, 11p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm disorder that elevates stroke risk. Stroke survivors undergo routine heart rhythm monitoring for AF. Smartwatches are capable of AF detection and potentially can replace traditional cardiac monitoring in stroke patients.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26666936
Volume :
2
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Cardiovascular Digital Health Journal
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs57079344
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvdhj.2021.07.002