Resources
These resources bring together methodologies, resources and support for commissioners and clinicians.
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Independent evaluation of the AHSN Network mobile ECG roll-out programme
The national roll out of mobile ECG devices by Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) was born out of a system-wide procurement ... read more
Early prolonged ambulatory cardiac European Journal of Medical Research Open Access monitoring in stroke (EPACS): an open-label randomised controlled trial
Cardioembolism in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) is a preventable cause of transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or ischaemic stroke; ... read more
Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with Cryptogenic Stroke
Atrial fibrillation is a leading preventable cause of recurrent stroke for which early detection and treatment are critical. However, ... read more
Opportunistic Atrial Fibrillation (AF) screening in a podiatry setting, Torbay, Devon
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrthymia and often goes unnoticed until complications occur, the most significant ... read more
Using Kardia by AliveCor
Tips to take a good reading using the AliveCor. Including possible outcomes and recommended action. read more
Mike Larking from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service – Diagnostick Video
Mike Larking from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service tells how fire crews are supporting the Innovation Agency by testing pulses during ... read more
Dr Alena Machell – Kardia Device Readings
Dr Alena Machell talks about the use of Kardia to detect AF at her surgery in the Wirral. read more
Merseyside GP Chris Mimnagh who uses the Kardia mobile device on his patients to detect AF
GP Chris Mimnagh uses Kardia mobile device to detect AF. read more
Primary Care Talks
Primary Care Talks is a series of podcasts produced by the Eastern AHSN that discuss innovative developments in the primary health and ... read more
Y&H AHSN Atrial Fibrillation: Use of AliveCor in Community Pharmacies (Ireland Wood Pharmacy Leeds)
Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network working with community pharmacists to help them identify people with Atrial ... read more
AF Stroke prevention programme in the North West Coast
Atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm, is a real priority for the health service in the North West Coast as undetected AF can ... read more
Lead-I ECG devices for detecting symptomatic atrial fibrillation using single time point testing in primary care
Evidence-based recommendations on lead-I electrocardiogram (ECG) devices (imPulse, Kardia Mobile, MyDiagnostick and Zenicor-ECG) for ... read more
HIN AF Detection Device Review Link
Health Innovation Network’s AF Detection Devices Review – This report aims to capture current practice, summarise the ... read more
QIPP Case Study – Microlife Link
QiPP Case study, use of Microlife Watch BP Home A. NHS Erewash CCG Board identified the reduction of health inequalities with a ... read more
Using mobile ECG devices to increase detection of AF
This paper outlines the experience and learning from one AHSN, aiming to review the feasibility of using mobile ECG devices in a range ... read more
Mobile ECG Evaluation Report
The rollout of mobile ECG devices by the Academic Health Science Network programme was established to test if an intervention in the ... read more
Opportunistic testing for Atrial Fibrillation using Alivecor in an Urgent Care Centre
It is well-known that early identification of atrial fibrillation (AF) has the ability to reduce AF-related strokes that are associated read more
North East and North Cumbria AHSN – Implementation of a Small Hand-Held Pulse- Checking Device
In the North East and North Cumbria region, 86,626 people are estimated to be living with AF, with approximately 16,209 of those ... read more
Pulse checks for Atrial Fibrillation detection during diabetes foot checks
This case study discusses whether training podiatrists to provide opportunistic screening for atrial fibrillation (AF) during read more
Kardia in ED Paper
Multi-centre randomised controlled trial of a smartphone-based event recorder alongside standard care versus standard care for patients read more
Oxleas RCPsych Conference Mobile ECG Poster
This information poster discusses the use of single-lead ECGs. It evaluates the quality, the accuracy and compares the QTc of ... read more
AF detection in GSTT podiatry paper for podiatry now
This case study covers the importance of early detection and treatment of cardiovascular risk factors to help patients live longer. read more