Atrial Fibrillation
Conditions
Brief summary
Cardioversion from atrial fibrillation (AF) to sinus rhythm (SR) is performed primarily to improve patient symptoms. However, due to the intermittent nature of AF, patients may have converted to SR prior to elective cardioversion and the recurrence rate of AF after cardioversion can be high. The aims of this study are to assess the rate of spontaneously conversion to SR in patients with AF scheduled for elective cardioversion, as well as the rate of early recurrence of AF after elective cardioversion.
Interventions
OTHERECG monitoring prior and after cardioversion
Continuous ECG monitoring at home 3-5 days prior to and 5-7 days after planned cardioversion
Sponsors
Oslo University Hospital
Sorlandet Hospital HF
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
OTHER
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
* Planned elective cardioversion of AF * Informed written consent for participation
Exclusion criteria
* Lack of ability to cooperate * Pacemaker/CRT device * No smart phone
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The rate of spontaneously conversion to SR in patients with AF scheduled for elective cardioversion | 10 days pre/post cardioversion |
| The rate of early recurrence (<5 days) of AF after elective cardioversion | up to 5 days pre/post cardioversion |
Countries
Norway
Contacts
Primary ContactJarle Jortveit, PhD
Outcome results
None listed