Key result
Wearables improve AF detection over traditional methods but impact on hard clinical outcomes remains controversial.
Why the study?
The development and use of various wearable devices for atrial fibrillation screening have significantly increased, prompting a review of their feasibility, efficacy, and treatment implications.
Are wearable devices feasible and effective for the screening and early diagnosis of atrial fibrillation?
Are wearable devices feasible and effective for the screening and early diagnosis of atrial fibrillation?
Wearable devices offer feasible methods for early atrial fibrillation screening, though the risks and benefits of subsequent anticoagulant therapy require careful consideration.
May support AF screening feasibility; leaves open effects on outcomes and anticoagulation benefits.
In recent years, the development and use of various devices for the screening of atrial fibrillation (AF) have significantly increased. Such devices include 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), photoplethysmography systems, and single-lead ECG and ECG patches. This review outlines several studies that have focused on the feasibility and efficacy of such devices for AF screening, and summarizes the risks and benefits involved in the initiation of anticoagulant therapy after early detection of AF. We also describe several ongoing trials on unresolved issues associated with AF screening. Overall, this review provides a comprehensive summary of the current state of AF screening and its implications for patient care.
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Park et al. (2024) conducted a review in Atrial fibrillation. Wearable devices for AF screening vs. Traditional modalities or no screening was evaluated. Wearable devices improve atrial fibrillation detection rates compared to traditional modalities, but their impact on hard clinical outcomes and benefits of early anticoagulant therapy remain controversial.
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