Use of a smartphone electrocardiogram to diagnose arrhythmias during exercise in athletes: a case series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While athletes are generally very fit, intense exercise can increase the risk of atrial fibrillation. Moreover, other arrhythmias such as atrial flutter or supraventricular tachycardia can cause distressing, exercise-related symptoms. Given symptoms are infrequent and may occur during intense exertion, traditional monitoring devices are often impractical to use during exercise. Smartphone electrocardiograms (ECGs) such as the Alivecor Kardia device may be the portable and reliable tool required to help identify arrhythmias in this challenging population. This case series highlights the use of such devices in aiding the diagnosis of arrhythmias in the setting of exercise-related symptoms in athletes.

Case summary

The six cases in this series included one elite non-

SUBMITTER: Jewson JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9007431 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature