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Review
. 2018 Oct 17:363:k3946.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.k3946.

Newer technologies for detection of atrial fibrillation

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Review

Newer technologies for detection of atrial fibrillation

Nath Zungsontiporn et al. BMJ. .

Abstract

Atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia that is associated with increased risk of stroke, which can be reduced with appropriate anticoagulation treatment. However, it remains underdiagnosed in contemporary clinical practice using conventional detection methods, resulting in missed opportunities to implement appropriate treatment. Newer technologies developed in recent years can potentially enhance the detection of atrial fibrillation and overcome certain limitations of the conventional methods. However, uncertainties remain about their use and the significance of atrial fibrillation detected by some of these newer technologies. This review examines the evidence supporting the use of some of these technologies and evaluates their applications in certain clinical scenarios.

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Competing interests: We have read and understood BMJ policy on declaration of interests and declare the following interests: none.

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