Addressing the importance of detecting atrial fibrillation (AFib) and related stroke risk

Patients with AFib are ~5X more likely to have a stroke.¹
This increased risk of stroke highlights the need for accurate and timely detection. A pulse check for at-risk patients, as part of a comprehensive patient assessment during an in-office or telehealth visit, can be a critical first step in the evaluation of AFib.^2,3

AFib may be difficult to detect in some patients, such as those with asymptomatic or paroxysmal AFib. In addition to assessing patients in-office via electrocardiogram (ECG), remote monitoring with appropriate FDA-cleared devices can help detect irregularities such as AFib. Early detection may be key to a timely diagnosis.⁴

Patients with AFib are ~5X
more likely to have a stroke.¹
This increased risk of stroke highlights the need for accurate and timely detection. A pulse check for at-risk patients, as part of a comprehensive patient assessment during an in-office or telehealth visit, can be a critical first step toward diagnosing and managing AFib.^2,3

AFib may be difficult to detect in some patients, such as those with asymptomatic or paroxysmal AFib. In addition to assessing patients in-office via electrocardiogram (ECG), remote monitoring with appropriate FDA-cleared devices can help detect irregularities such as AFib. Early detection may be key to a timely diagnosis.⁴

AFib & Stroke Risk

Examine the prevalence,
signs, symptoms, and
risk factors

Assessing for AFib

Review options to help detect
AFib, from pulse checks to
FDA-cleared devices

Expert Discussion

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AFib can be challenging to detect in some patients⁴

Patients can be symptomatic or asymptomatic and AFib may present only in brief and/or intermittent episodes. This can make detection of AFib challenging.
Learn more about the different presentations of AFib.

Actor portrayal of an AFib patient speaking with their doctor about the presentations of AFib

Actor portrayal of an AFib patient and her doctor discussing FDA-cleared wearable device options to monitor potential symptoms beyond the office

Evolving technology provides options
to help assess patients for AFib^3,4

As part of a comprehensive assessment including an ECG, a pulse check is an important early step in assessing for AFib in at-risk patients. Today, there are many FDA-cleared device options to monitor patients beyond the office as well. Explore the various options that may help your patients.

Evolving use of technology provides options to help assess patients for AFib

there are many FDA-
cleared device options
to monitor patients
beyond the office as
well. Explore the
various options that
may help your patients.

Hear an expert discuss AFib, stroke risk, and the potential
role of remote monitoring

Dr. Ami Bhatt discusses the
impact of AFib and associated
stroke risk, as well as some
options for monitoring
at-risk patients beyond the
office. Listen to Dr. Bhatt
bring her experience to life.

Dr. Bhatt was compensated for her time

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Explore resources to learn more about AFib

Explore technologies that can help detect potential AFib

Explore technologies that can help detect potential AFib

Help your patients recognize
signs and symptoms of potential AFib

Help your patients recognize signs and symptoms of potential AFib

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