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Heart Rate Monitoring: Heart Screening at Home

“Heart Rate Monitoring: Heart Screening at Home” is written in large white letters on a dark green background with rounded corners; below it is the line “A study by the Medical University of Innsbruck.” The background is light green with soft, light-colored areas. Below the green area is a white circle with a green arrow pointing to the right, indicating additional pages. Below that, six dots indicate the page number; the first one is filled with green. In the lower right corner, on a white card, is the Familienpraxis Tirol logo featuring drawn figures and mountain silhouettes.“What is atrial fibrillation?” is written in green letters in the center of a large white card with rounded corners. Below it, the text reads: “The most common persistent heart rhythm disorder. Approximately 59 million people worldwide are affected. It often causes no symptoms and typically occurs only sporadically.” In the upper left corner, a dark green area with white text highlights the topic “ATRIAL FIBRILLATION”; in the upper right corner, the number 2 appears inside a green circle. The background is light green with soft color blocks. Below the map, six dots indicate the page number; the second one is filled with green. In the lower right corner, on a white card, is the logo of Familienpraxis Tirol featuring illustrated figures and mountain silhouettes.“1 in 3” is written in very large green numbers and letters in the center of a white card with rounded corners. Below that, in bold dark type, is “over 55 years of age” and the sentence: “About one in three people over 55 will develop this condition at some point in their lives.” In the upper left corner, a dark green area with white text highlights the topic “ATRIAL FIBRILLATION”; in the upper right corner, the number 3 appears inside a green circle. The background is light green with soft color gradients. Below the card, six dots indicate the page number; the third dot is filled in green. In the lower right corner, on a white card, is the logo of the Familienpraxis Tirol featuring illustrated figures and mountain silhouettes.“Here’s how it works” is written in green text in the center of a large white card with rounded corners. Below that are three numbered points, each with a number inside a green circle: 1. “Register online via smartphone if you’re 65 or older,” 2. “Random assignment to two groups,” 3. “The digital group takes measurements using the app: Place your finger on the camera.” In the upper left corner, a dark green area with white text identifies the topic “THE STUDY”; in the upper right corner, the number 4 appears in a green circle. The background is light green with soft color blocks. Below the card, six dots indicate the page number; the fourth is filled with green. In the lower right corner, on a white card, is the logo of Familienpraxis Tirol featuring illustrated figures and mountain silhouettes.“Free and voluntary” is written in green text centered on a large white card with rounded corners. Below that, in dark text: “Registration takes about 10 minutes. More info and registration:”, followed by the bolded lines “www.pulskontrolle.at” and the study team’s email address. In the upper left corner, a dark green area with white text highlights the theme “GET INVOLVED”; in the upper right corner, the number 5 appears inside a green circle. The background is light green with soft color gradients. Below the card, six dots indicate the page number; the fifth dot is filled with green. In the lower right corner, on a white card, is the logo of the Familienpraxis Tirol featuring illustrated figures and mountain silhouettes.“Feel free to come see us” is written in green text centered on a large white card with rounded corners. Below that, in dark text: “If you experience irregular heartbeat, chest pain, or similar symptoms. If in doubt outside of opening hours:”, followed by the large text “1450 or 144.” In the upper left corner, a dark green area with white text highlights the theme “HERE FOR YOU”; in the upper right corner, the number 6 appears inside a green circle. The background is light green with soft color blocks. Below the card, six dots indicate the page number; the sixth is filled in green. In the lower right corner, on a white card, is the logo of Familienpraxis Tirol featuring drawn figures and mountain silhouettes.

Heart Screening at Home: The Medical University of Innsbruck is conducting the “Heart Rate Monitoring” study in collaboration with partners, and we’d like to support it. 💚

Atrial fibrillation is the most common persistent cardiac arrhythmia, affecting approximately 59 million people worldwide. About one in three people over the age of 55 will develop it at some point in their lives. It often progresses without symptoms and occurs only sporadically, which is why it can go unnoticed. According to the study team, if left undiagnosed, it increases the risk of strokes and heart failure.

For the “Heart Rate Monitoring” study, people aged 65 and older can register online via their smartphone. Participation is free and voluntary; registration takes about 10 minutes. Participants are then randomly assigned to one of two groups: One group continues with their usual medical care, while the other uses an app that can detect atrial fibrillation at home simply by placing a finger on the camera. For more information and to register, visit www.pulskontrolle.at.

And regardless of the study, the same rule applies: If you experience irregular heartbeats, chest pain, or similar symptoms, please feel free to come see us. Outside of office hours, if in doubt, call 1450 or 144.

Your team at Familienpraxis Tirol 💚

Source: Austrian Digital Heart Program / Heart Rate Monitoring, Medical University of Innsbruck, www.pulskontrolle.at

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