Adherence to a handheld device-based atrial fibrillation screening protocol is associated with clinical outcomes.
Rachel M J van der VeldenCarl BonanderHarry J G M CrijnsKatrin Kemp-GudmundsdottirJohan EngdahlDominik K LinzEmma SvennbergPublished in: Heart (British Cardiac Society) (2024)
Adherence to twice daily handheld ECG measurements in STROKESTOP was higher than to four times daily measurements in STROKESTOP II. Female sex and lower educational attainment were associated with ≥100% adherence and adherence consistency. Low adherence and adherence consistency were associated with a higher risk of adverse outcomes.