Effectiveness of a single lead AliveCor electrocardiogram application for the screening of atrial fibrillation: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increasing prevalence of atrial fibrillation has a significant impact on health, society, and healthcare resource utilization, due to increased morbidity, mortality, risk of stroke, and reduction in quality of life. Early diagnosis allows for treatment initiation, a reduction in complications and associated costs, and so innovation to improve screening and enable easy access are needed Developments in digital technology have significantly contributed to the availability of screening tools. The single-lead electrocardiogram AliveCor (Mountainview, CA) device offers the opportunity to provide heart rhythm screening and has been used extensively in clinical practice and research studies.

Methods

This review investigates the feasibility, validity, and utility of the A

SUBMITTER: Hall A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7386997 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature