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Detection of atrial fibrillation using a modified Microlife blood pressure monitor

Home > Professional Products > Validations and clinical studies > Detection of atrial fibrillation using a modified Microlife blood pressure monitor, Wiesel, 2009
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2009, Joseph Wiesel1, Lorenzo Fitzig1, Yehuda Herschman2 and Frank C. Messineo1

Abstract

Background
Hypertension is a major risk factor for the development of atrial fibrillation (AF) and for stroke due to AF. Asymptomatic AF can result in a stroke, in patients with risk factors, if it is not detected and treated appropriately. This study evaluated the sensitivity and specificity of an automatic oscillometric sphygmomanometer designed to detect AF.

Methods 
The sphygmomanometer incorporates an algorithm for detecting AF while reducing false positive readings due to premature beats. A total of 405 unselected outpatients seen in two cardiology offices were evaluated by taking three sequential device readings and one electrocardiogram (EKG) on each patient.

Results
For detecting AF, the sensitivity was 95% and the specificity 86% with a positive predictive value of 68% and a negative predictive value of 98% for single device readings. For the three sequential device readings grouped together, the sensitivity was 97% and the specificity was 89%. The device correctly categorized most of the non-AF, abnormal rhythms. The specificity for those in sinus rhythm was 97%.

Conclusions
This device is able to detect AF with high sensitivity and specificity. Use of this device by patients who monitor their blood pressure at home may help detect asymptomatic AF and allow for treatment prior to the development of a stroke.

© Am J Hypertens 2009; 22:848-852 © 2009 American Journal of Hypertension, Ltd.

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