Secondary Prevention of Atrial Fibrilation

AliveCor mobile ECG cardiac monitor is capable of providing real-time heart telemetry using a smart phone. Participants will be instructed to transmit rhythm data twice weekly and during symptomatic AF.

The AF program includes a bundle of sub-interventions that target specific AF risk factors including hypertension, obesity, physical inactivity, sleep hygiene, and smoking. Participants randomized to the intervention group 2 will undergo counseling by the nurse and guided through the structured, goal-directed AF program. Each participant will receive an AliveCor cardiac monitor which is capable of providing real-time heart telemetry using a smart phone.

Guideline-directed medical therapy according to clinical standard practice at Boston Medical Center.