Comparative Performance of Patch-Type and Lead-Type Wearable Electrocardiogram Devices for Arrhythmia Detection in Routine Clinical Practice.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Wearable electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring has become increasingly important in detecting atrial fibrillation (AF) and subclinical arrhythmias by addressing diagnostic gaps inherent to intermittent or asymptomatic presentations. In contemporary clinical practice, two major types of wearable ECG monitors-patch-type and lead-type-are widely used, each with distinct advantages and limitations. This study aims to compare these modalities and evaluate their respective strengths and constraints in real-world settings. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 639 consecutive outpatients (mean age 61.7 ± 14.5 years; 56.7% male) who underwent wearable ECG monitoring between March 2022 and October 2023. Patients were stratified into patch-type (n = 466; 72.9%) and l

SUBMITTER: Shin DG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12842261 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature