Atrial Fibrillation
Conditions
Keywords
Mobile ECG device, Asymptomatic atrial fibrillation
Brief summary
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. Although the condition itself is not life-threatening, the complications result in increased morbidity and mortality. AF is often asymptomatic and a considerable number of people suffering from AF are not aware of their condition. Unfortunately, a cerebral infarction is often the first clinical manifestation. The idea to screen subjects opportunistically for Asymptomatic Atrial Fibrillation (AAF) was infeasible until recently. However, with a recently-developed smartphone connected Mobile ECG Device (MED), this seems to be feasible after all. The main objectives are: * To examine the feasibility of screening subjects of ≥65 years old for AAF. * To validate the smartphone connected MED as an AAF screening instrument for application in transmural care in the Netherlands.
Detailed description
Study design: Prospective validation study.
Interventions
OTHERSubjects with asymptomatic atrial fibrillation will be screened by using a Mobile ECG Device
Subjects with asymptomatic atrial fibrillation will be screened by using a Mobile ECG Device
Sponsors
Diagram B.V.
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Age ≥65 years * Is willing to give informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Known medical history with Atrial Fibrillation * Not mental competent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity of the mobile ECG device | At screening |
| Specificity of the mobile ECG device | At screening |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed