Pharmacy Times September 20, 2024
Rachel Barker, PharmD, Raechel Lozano, PharmD, BCACP, Kimberly Finley, PharmD, BCACP

The use of devices like Apple watches may offer a more affordable and less burdensome modality to diagnose atrial fibrillation.

By the year 2030, it is estimated that 12.1 million people in the US will be diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF).1,2 AF is the most common sustained arrhythmia with more than 5.6 million Americans currently diagnosed. In 2015, an estimated 591,000 cases of undiagnosed AF were reported; however, discovering the exact prevalence of undiagnosed AF can be challenging.

With the prevalence of AF continuing to increase, the importance of early detection will be imperative for preventing the onset of stroke and heart failure.3 A 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) is the current gold standard for the diagnosis and management of AF; however,...

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