Primary Care Physicians’ Interpretation of Smartwatch ECGs in Atrial Fibrillation

Key Points

• To assess how primary care physicians interpret ECG readings from smartwatches in cases of atrial fibrillation.
• Conducted a randomized trial involving primary care physicians.
• Participants received smartwatch ECG data to interpret.
• The study evaluated accuracy and confidence levels in diagnosis.
• Physicians accurately diagnosed atrial fibrillation in 78% of cases, with a sensitivity of 85%.
• Confidence levels for correct interpretations increased by 40% compared to traditional ECG methods.
• Interpretations led to a significant reduction in referral times, enhancing patient management.