Recommendation ID
NG196/1
Question

Tests to diagnose persistent atrial fibrillation: What is the diagnostic accuracy of key index tests (such as the KardiaMobile heart monitor (AliveCor), MyDiagnostik, Microlife BP monitors, iPhone plethysmography and pulse palpation) compared with the gold standard of 12‑lead ECG in people with risk factors for or symptoms of atrial fibrillation?

Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)

For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation for research, see the rationale on detection and diagnosis.

Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review B: accuracy of tests for detection.


Source guidance details

Comes from guidance
Atrial fibrillation: diagnosis and management
Number
NG196
Date issued
April 2021

Other details

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? No  
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?   No  
Last Reviewed 30/06/2021