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. 2018 Mar 15;5(1):e13. doi: 10.2196/humanfactors.8004

Table 1.

AFib Connect app feature list and descriptions.

Features Description
AFiba Guide An introduction to AFib through text and animated videos, including an overview of the condition, associated stroke risk, and a decision tool to review treatment options; information provided in the guide is based on the American Heart Association and Massachusetts General Hospital guidelines
Library Detailed information on AFib, including types of medication available, procedure options, and guidance on medication adherence and stroke risk; information provided in the Library is based on the American Heart Association and Massachusetts General Hospital guidelines
Episode Tracker Patient-generated log for tracking AFib episodes and associated notes for documentation and review with physician
Trigger Tracker Patient-generated log for tracking possible episode triggers (eg, caffeine, alcohol, and poor sleep)
News Feed Curated news content from five heart health–related Twitter feeds, such as American Heart News, StopAF.org, and the American Heart Association
Medication Reminder Reminders to take medication at a designated time, including pop-up notifications, an option to mark medications as taken, and adherence history
Heart Rate Monitor Tool for measuring heart rate using the mobile phone camera
Appointment Reminder Calendar for tracking medical appointments and reminders of upcoming visits

aAFib: atrial fibrillation.