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Review
. 2022 Aug;33(8):1911-1918.
doi: 10.1111/jce.15375. Epub 2022 Jan 27.

The future of long-term monitoring after catheter and surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation

Jayson R Baman  1 , Rod S Passman  1   2
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Review

The future of long-term monitoring after catheter and surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation

Jayson R Baman et al. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2022 Aug.

Abstract

In recent years, there has been an emergence of long-term cardiac monitoring devices, particularly as they relate to nonprescribed, user-initiated, wearable- and/or, smartphone-based devices. With these new available data, practitioners are challenged to interpret these data in the context of routine clinical decision-making. While there are many potential uses for long-term rhythm monitoring, in this review, we will focus on the evolving role of this technology in atrial fibrillation (AF) monitoring after catheter and/or surgical ablation. Here, we explore the landscape of prescription-based tools for long-term rhythm monitoring; investigate commercially available technologies that are accessible directly to patients, and look towards the future with investigative technologies that could have a growing role in this space.

Keywords: ablation; atrial fibrillation; monitors; smartphone; wearable.

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