Risk factor management of atrial fibrillation using mHealth: The Atrial Fibrillation - Helping Address Care with Remote Technology (AF-HEART) Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Personalized treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) risk factors using mHealth and telehealth may improve patient outcomes.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of the Atrial Fibrillation Helping Address Care with Remote Technology (AF-HEART) intervention on the following patient outcomes: (1) heart rhythm tracking; (2) weight, alcohol, blood pressure (BP), and sleep apnea reduction; (3) AF symptom reduction; and (4) quality-of-life (QOL) improvement.

Methods

A total of 20 patients with AF undergoing antiarrhythmic therapy, cardioversion, and/or catheter ablation were enrolled and followed for 6 months. The AF-HEART intervention included remote heart rhythm, weight, and BP tracking; televisits with a dietician focusing on AF risk

SUBMITTER: Mitrani LR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8890079 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature