A Heart Rate Monitoring App (FibriCheck) for Atrial Fibrillation in General Practice: Pilot Usability Study

Volume: 5, Issue: 4, Pages: e24461 - e24461
Published: Apr 7, 2021
Abstract
Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major risk factor for stroke. The current opportunistic screening procedure consists of pulse palpation and an electrocardiogram when an irregular rhythm is found. Smartphone apps that measure heart rhythm could be useful in increasing the detection of AF in a primary care setting. Objective We conducted a pilot study with the smartphone app FibriCheck to assess whether the introduction of such an app is...
Paper Details
Title
A Heart Rate Monitoring App (FibriCheck) for Atrial Fibrillation in General Practice: Pilot Usability Study
Published Date
Apr 7, 2021
Volume
5
Issue
4
Pages
e24461 - e24461
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