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mHealth Rhythm Management in Terms of Cancelling Unnecessary Scheduled ECVs in Presumed Persistent AFpatients.

RECRUITINGSponsored by Maastricht University Medical Center
Actively Recruiting
SponsorMaastricht University Medical Center
Started2022-01-01
Est. completion2025-01-01
Eligibility
Age18 Years+

Summary

Despite a clear definition in the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines, the differentiation between paroxysmal (self-terminating) and persistent (nonself- terminating) atrial fibrillation (AF) remains challenging in clinical practice. Some patients with presumed persistent AF are planned for electrical cardioversion (ECV) but appear to have a paroxysmal pattern or present in sinus rhythm (SR) at the scheduled ECV appointment. This results in unnecessary visits or interventions for patients, and costs and burden for the hospitals and health insurances. Based on the feasibility of the TeleCheck-AF approach, which is an on-demand mobile health (mHealth) infrastructure incorporating app-based heart rate and rhythm monitoring to support remote AF management through teleconsultation, the investigators aim to extend this mHealth approach to the management of presumed persistent AF patients planned for ECV.

Eligibility

Age: 18 Years+
Inclusion Criteria:

* Presumed persistent AF
* Scheduled for ECV
* Age ≥18 years
* Smartphone possession
* Ability and willing to sign informed consent
* Ability and willing to use mobile phone app (FibriCheck)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Deemed unsuitable for participation by attending physician
* Presence of an active implanted electronic cardiac device

Conditions5

ArrhythmiaAtrial FibrillationElectrical CardioversionHeart DiseaseMobile Health

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