J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open
August 2021
Objective: Advanced machine learning technology provides an opportunity to improve clinical electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation, allowing non-cardiology clinicians to initiate care for atrial fibrillation (AF). The Lucia Atrial Fibrillation Application (Lucia App) photographs the ECG to determine rhythm detection, calculates CHA2DS2-VASc and HAS-BLED scores, and then provides guideline-recommended anticoagulation. Our purpose was to determine the rate of accurate AF identification and appropriate anticoagulation recommendations in emergency department (ED) patients ultimately diagnosed with AF.
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