The potential for photoplethysmographic (PPG)-based smart devices in atrial fibrillation detection

Stephanie L Harrison; Deirdre A Lane; Yutao Guo; Gregory Y H Lip

doi:10.1080/17434440.2020.1740085

The potential for photoplethysmographic (PPG)-based smart devices in atrial fibrillation detection

Stephanie L Harrison, Deirdre A Lane, Yutao Guo, Gregory Y H Lip

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Abstract

Diagnosing atrial fibrillation (AF) involves detection of the typical AF rhythm pattern using an electrocardiogram (ECG). Opportunistic screening for untreated AF is recommended in people aged >65 years by pulse taking or ECG rhythm strip [Citation1]. Recurrent or extended ECG monitoring can improve detection of AF, but this is not always practical given the time inconvenience and associated costs. Photoplethysmography (PPG)-based smart devices may provide an opportunity for large-scale screening of AF by maximizing convenience and minimizing costs and time. An overview of the current available evidence regarding the accuracy and feasibility of using PPG-based smart devices for AF detection will be described in this editorial, although it is not a comprehensive review.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	253-255
Number of pages	3
Journal	Expert Review of Medical Devices
Volume	17
Issue number	4
Early online date	12 Mar 2020
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/17434440.2020.1740085
Publication status	Published - Apr 2020
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Atrial fibrillation
detection
photoplethysmography
screening
smart devices

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The potential for photoplethysmographic (PPG)-based smart devices in atrial fibrillation detection

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