Are AF episode durations >1 h or burdens >0.1% associated with increased healthcare utilization compared to the standard 30 s definition of arrhythmia?
AF episode durations greater than 1 hour or burdens greater than 0.1% are more clinically relevant predictors of healthcare utilization than the standard 30-second definition of AF recurrence.
AF recurrence, as defined by 30 s of arrhythmia, lacks clinical relevance. AF episode durations >1 h or burdens >0.1% were associated with increased rates of healthcare utilization.
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