Erfahrungen mit dem Screening auf Vorhofflimmern und der Überwachung von Herzrhythmusstörungen unter Einsatz eines 1-Kanal-EKG-Sticks

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia and is highly associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Since many AF episodes remain subclinical, screening for AF is considered a desirable approach for timely diagnosis, prevention of sequelae and effective treatment. Recently, devices for AF detection—stand-alone or integrated in mobile health technology—have become available and show promising preliminary results in the detection and monitoring of arrhythmia. This review describes the technical aspects of a single-lead ECG stick and summarizes the current literature, experience in large-scale screening for AF in pharmacies and potential fields of application.