Smart Devices for Detection of Atrial Fibrillation - Literature Review
:- The most commonly experienced cardiac arrhythmia and the most associated with significant clinical occurrences and expenses is Atrial fibrillation (AF) . Predominantly Due to advances in diagnosis methods, AF has been reported a greater and increasing frequency. By 2030, 14 – 17 million AF cases are anticipated in the European Union, with 120 000 – 215 000 newly diagnosed patients per year. Estimates suggest approximately 3% of adults aged 20 years or older are likely of contracting the condition. AF is independently associated with a two-fold a doubly increased risk of all-cause mortality in women and a 1.5-fold increase in men. The silent form of AF is incidentally diagnosed during routine physical examinations, pre-operative assessments, or population surveys. Unfortunately,, in certain cases, silent AF is revealed only after complications such as a stroke or congestive heart failure have transpired. New smart devices present impactful advantages in the detection of this cardiac arrhythmia. However, the widespread use of these devices, and the large number of free apps with varying degrees of certification, may lead to a great amount of misleading information causing anxiety about arrhythmic occurrences diagnosed by the devices but not professionally confirmed. The possibility of illegitimate or inaccurate results causing panic in the general population would merely convert a solution into a problem. Therefore, it is important to find the best smart device for detection of atrial fibrillation.