Detection of Asymptomatic Atrial Fibrillation in Persons of 65 Year of Age or Older
Detection of Asymptomatic Atrial Fibrillation in Persons of 65 Year of Age or Older
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. Although the condition itself
 is not life-threatening, the complications result in increased morbidity and mortality. AF is
 often asymptomatic and a considerable number of people suffering from AF are not aware of
 their condition. Unfortunately, a cerebral infarction is often the first clinical
 manifestation. The idea to screen subjects opportunistically for Asymptomatic Atrial
 Fibrillation (AAF) was infeasible until recently. However, with a recently-developed
 smartphone connected Mobile ECG Device (MED), this seems to be feasible after all.

 The main objectives are:

 -  To examine the feasibility of screening subjects of ≥65 years old for AAF.

 -  To validate the smartphone connected MED as an AAF screening instrument for application
 in transmural care in the Netherlands.
Study design:

 Prospective validation study.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Age ≥65 years

 -  Is willing to give informed consent

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Known medical history with Atrial Fibrillation

 -  Not mental competent