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Published online: 2025-03-05
A smartwatch electrocardiogram for atrial fibrillation detection: a case report
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Abstract
Early detection and accurate diagnosis are crucial for effective management and prevention of complications associated with atrial fibrillation (AF). The advent of wearable technology has revolutionized the way we detect and monitor cardiac conditions. This case report describes a patient who requested medical assistance from the Centro Internazionale Radio Medico (CIRM), the Italian Telemedical Maritime Assistance Service (TMAS) center and was diagnosed with AF while on board a merchant ship using a smartwatch Electrocardiogram (ECG).
Keywords: heart diseasesatrial fibrillationcardiovascular diseasesheart attack
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