Digital Devices for Detection and Diagnosis of Cardiac Arrhythmias

Authors

  • Komsing Methavigul Department of Cardiology, Central Chest Institute of Thailand

Keywords:

Digital, Arrhythmias, Photoplethysmography, Smartwatch, Handheld ECG

Abstract

Electrocardiography is currently the standard method for diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmias. However, digital devices have been developed for detecting intermittent cardiac arrhythmias. These devices are classified following heart rhythm detection technology into non-ECG (photoplethysmography) and ECG-based digital devices. In 2022, the European Heart Rhythm Association has recommended to choose ECG-based digital devices for diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmias while non-ECG based digital devices may be used in patients with palpitation and a low likelihood of cardiac arrhythmias for excluding cardiac arrhythmias if normal heart rate and rhythm is found. In such cases, investigations should be conducted to identify causes other than cardiac arrhythmias.

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15-09-2023

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Methavigul K. Digital Devices for Detection and Diagnosis of Cardiac Arrhythmias. J DMS [Internet]. 2023 Sep. 15 [cited 2024 Nov. 22];48(3):139-44. Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JDMS/article/view/261522

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Vol. 48 No. 3 (2023): July-September 2023

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Refresher Course

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