New-onset atrial fibrillation in a young patient detected by smartwatch.
Subhankar SamalNamrata SinghaniaSaurabh BansalAnuradha SahooPublished in: Clinical case reports (2020)
Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is associated with 15%-25% of strokes. Wearable devices like Apple watch can generate an electrocardiogram and can increase detection of Afib in general population. Early diagnosis and treatment can decrease the risk of strokes.
Keyphrases
- atrial fibrillation
- oral anticoagulants
- catheter ablation
- left atrial
- left atrial appendage
- direct oral anticoagulants
- heart failure
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- case report
- loop mediated isothermal amplification
- heart rate
- middle aged
- blood pressure
- real time pcr
- label free
- mitral valve
- coronary artery disease
- venous thromboembolism
- acute coronary syndrome