Diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation in Postoperative Thoracic Surgery Using a Smartwatch
Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) occurs in approximately 20% of patients following thoracic surgery. Early diagnosis is essential to prevent complications such as heart failure, stroke, myocardial infarction, and increased mortality. Smartwatches equipped with single-lead ECG capabilities and algorithms to detect asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF) offer a potential solution. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of smartwatches in detecting POAF compared to standard care.
• Adults (\>18 years old).
• Patients undergoing major thoracic surgery with one-lung ventilation within the past 48 hours.
• Scheduled pneumonectomy or lobectomy.
• Admission to a conventional surgical unit postoperatively.
• Ability to perform single-lead ECG using a smartwatch.
• Coverage under a social security system.
• Signed informed consent