Development of a Novel Algorithm to Detect Atrial Fibrillation Using an Automated Blood Pressure Monitor With an Irregular Heartbeat Detector.

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF), which contributes to an increased risk of stroke, frequently remains undetected, suggesting an unmet need for easier and more reliable AF screening. The reports on screening AF using an Omron blood pressure (BP) monitor with an irregular heartbeat (IHB) detector show inconsistent results, so the aim of this study was to develop a novel algorithm to accurately diagnose AF with 3 BP measurements using an Omron automated BP monitor with IHB detector.

Methods and results: In total, 303 general cardiac patients were included.