Non-invasive monitoring in the early detection of atrial fibrillation (AF)

PROJECT OBJECTIVE: The NOMED-AF project is implemented under the strategic research and development program "Prevention and Treatment of Civilization Diseases" - STRATEGMED 2nd competition. The aim of the project is to develop a system that enables early detection of silent atrial fibrillation (AF) in a group of 65+ patients. The project will provide data on the frequency of the disorder, which will be the basis for the development of new treatments. Silent atrial fibrillation is one of the most common types of cardiac arrhythmias, which increases the risk of stroke by up to 5 times. Research shows that there is a strong correlation between the incidence of AF and age: the elderly are the most vulnerable. EXPECTED RESULTS: The first phase of the project will be devoted to the development of a diagnostic device capable of detecting silent AF. In the second phase, the proposed solution will be technically validated in order to establish the sensitivity and specificity of AF detection in the population of patients with implanted ICD. An epidemiological study to establish the prevalence of silent AF in a high-risk population will be the last phase of the project. The project will enable: 1) Development of a system to detect silent AF, 2) Obtaining data on the incidence of silent AF and risk factors for this arrhythmia in the population 65+. The project is carried out in a consortium consisting of the Medical University of Warsaw, the Institute of Medical Technology and Equipment ITAM, Medical University of Gdańsk, Pomeranian Medical University Department of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Collegium Medicum Clinical Department of Internal Diseases and Geriatrics and the Leader - Kardio-Med. Silesia Sp. z o.o.