Initial experience with a virtual atrial fibrillation clinic after pulmonary vein isolation using follow-up with photoplethysmography.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To detect recurrent atrial fibrillation (AF) after pulmonary vein isolation (PVI), different methods can be used, ranging from incidental electrocardiograms (ECGs) to rhythm monitoring with implantable loop recorders. We investigated whether telemonitoring (TM) with photoplethysmography (PPG) is feasible for post-PVI follow-up.

Methods

In total, 157 pre-PVI patients were included. Of them, 78 underwent TM at a virtual AF clinic, for which they received a PPG application and were monitored by trained eNurses. The numbers of hospital contacts, hospital visits, ECGs and Holter recordings were assessed. Patient satisfaction and quality of life were analysed. Comparisons were made with a historical control group with a traditional follow-up of outpatient visits, ECGs a

SUBMITTER: Reijrink-de Boer M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11845631 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature