Annals Consult Guys - Atrial Fibrillation on the Run?
Authors: Geno J. Merli, Howard H. Weitz
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (2020)

Web Exclusives15 September 2020Annals Consult Guys - Atrial Fibrillation on the Run?FREEGeno J. Merli, MD and Howard H. Weitz, MDGeno J. Merli, MDThomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (G.J.M., H.H.W.)Search for more papers by this author and Howard H. Weitz, MDThomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (G.J.M., H.H.W.)Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/W19-0042 CME/MOC SectionsSupplemental MaterialAboutVisual Abstract ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail This episode of Annals Consult Guys addresses a series of questions related to the development of recurrent but transient atrial fibrillation that appears to be triggered by exercise.For more videos from and information on Annals Consult Guys, visit go.annals.org/ConsultGuys. Comments0 CommentsSign In to Submit A Comment Matthew MitchellCenter for Evidence-based Practice, University of Pennsylvania Health System15 September 2020 Consumer ECG devices How does the availability of consumer ECG devices like the Apple Watch and Alivecor Kardia change your thinking on managing patients with episodic or exercise-induced AF? Consult GuysAnnals of Internal Medicine18 September 2020 Response to Wearable devices We believe that wearable devices to detect atrial fibrillation are perhaps one of the most exciting advances for the patient with paroxysmal or exercise related atrial fibrillation. They offer the hope that rather than chronic anticoagulation it might be conceivable to use targeted anticoagulation with a rapid onset DOAC for the patient whose atrial fibrillation paroxysm is identified in real time by a wearable atrial fibrillation detection device. This approach would have to be studied in a clinical trial before it would be ready for “prime time”. Joseph Jumao-as, M.D.Inspira Health28 September 2020 Alcohol and Afib Could you comment whether drinking whiskey is a risk factor compared to drinking wine in the development of Afib on patients who drink more than 5 drinks per week. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (G.J.M., H.H.W.)Disclosures: Geno J. Merli, MD, and Howard H. Weitz, MD, report that they have no financial relationships or interests to disclose.Editors' Disclosures: Christine Laine, MD, MPH, Editor in Chief, reports that her spouse has stock options/holdings with Targeted Diagnostics and Therapeutics. Cynthia D. Mulrow, MD, MSc, Senior Deputy Editor, reports that she has no relationships or interests to disclose. Deborah Cotton, MD, MPH, Deputy Editor, reports that she has no financial relationships or interests to disclose. Eliseo Guallar, MD, MPH, DrPH, Deputy Editor, Statistics, reports that he has no financial relationships or interests to disclose. Jaya K. Rao, MD, MHS, Deputy Editor, reports that she has stock holdings/options in Eli Lilly and Pfizer. Christina C. Wee, MD, MPH, Deputy Editor, reports employment with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Sankey V. Williams, MD, Deputy Editor, reports that he has no financial relationships or interests to disclose. Yu-Xiao Yang, MD, MSCE, Deputy Editor, reports that he has no financial relationships or interest to disclose.Correction: The CME/MOC activity for this article was corrected on 23 September 2020 to update language in question 2. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics 15 September 2020Volume 173, Issue 6Page: CG1 ePublished: 15 September 2020 Issue Published: 15 September 2020 Copyright & PermissionsCopyright © 2020 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.Loading ...