Cardiac Monitoring of Post-Operative Cancer Patients Experiencing Atrial Fibrillation

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to assess whether it is possible and acceptable to monitor patients at a distance who experience a condition called atrial fibrillation after their cancer surgery. Some patients have no other clinical reason for staying in the hospital after cancer surgery except in order to control their heart rhythm. Being able to send these patients home earlier and monitor them at a distance from their home can be good for their quick recovery. Studies have shown greater quality of life and patient satisfaction when patients are monitored at a distance for conditions like atrial fibrillation, however cancer patients have not been studied.

Official Title
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Feasibility of Remote Cardiac Monitoring of Post-Operative Cancer Patients Experiencing Atrial Fibrillation

Conditions
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Post-Operative Cancer Patients Experiencing Atrial, Fibrillation

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: questionnaire about the use of ECG device


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Post-Operative cancer patients experiencing atrial fibrillation and otherwise clinically ready to be discharged. Must attend two outpatient visits at MSKCC's cardiology practice during the study period, as specified by the participant's Attending. Must be older than 21 years of age. Exclusion Criteria: Non-English speaking patients

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 22 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| post op cancer patients experiencing atrial fibrillation<br>This small study aims to assess the feasibility and acceptance of remote cardiac monitoring of postoperative cancer patients experiencing atrial fibrillation and will collect continuous data on heart beat over a period of 4-6 weeks upon discharge. | Behavioral: questionnaire about the use of ECG device<br>* Patients will be fitted with a continuous ECG monitor and blood pressure device. Data on every heart beat, including episodes of atrial fibrillation, for 4-6 weeks of continuous monitoring will be collected and transmitted wirelessly. Based on this information and blood pressure readings performed by patients in their home setting, clinicians can adjust oral coagulant dosage. Participants will attend 2 follow-up outpatient visits at the MSKCC outpatient cardiology practice upon the cardiologist's recommendation. Upon completion of the study, 4-6 weeks, a questionnaire will be sent via mail, including a pre-paid envelope, to participants to assess feasibility, acceptance, and overall experience with remote cardiac monitoring.<br>* Other names: home during the 4-6 week period and the RN will demonstrate its use.;|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Assess the feasibility and acceptance of continuous remote cardiac monitoring | In post-operative patients with respect to recurrence of post-operative atrial fibrillation upon discharge. | 4 to 6 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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atrial fibrillation, ECG monitor, Blood pressure device, Remote Cardiac Monitoring