Remote Management of Atrial Fibrillation: A Case Report.

Remote Management of Atrial Fibrillation: A Case Report.

Clin Pract Cases Emerg Med. 2017 Aug;1(3):242-245

Authors: Chiu A, Kasper M, Rimmer J, Donnelly M, Chen Y, Chau C, Sidow L, Ash A

Abstract
We report a case of new-onset atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response in a 37-year-old male who presented to the emergency department. This patient was not admitted to the hospital or placed on observation, but rather placed on a cellular outpatient 12-lead telemetry (COTLT) device with emergency response capabilities and discharged home. We define a new modality that allows these patients to be managed via telemedicine and receive care similar to that which would be rendered in a hospital or observation unit.

PMID: 29849299 [PubMed]