Two healthcare apps were developed by the CATCH ME consortium to improve treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF).

The apps inform about AF and its therapy, support the healthcare professional-patient relationship and thus improve treatment of AF patients.

 

The "MyAF" app was developed for patients with AF.

For more information on "AFManager", the app for health care providers click here.

What does "MyAF" do?

> Provides an educational resource for patients with AF, including information about the condition, stroke risk, common treatments and lifestyle improvements

> Records symptoms and quality of life over time

> Allows patients to record their individual characteristics and share this information with a nominated healthcare professional

 

Why do health care providers recommend "MyAF"?

> Patient education can improve self-care, long-term outcomes and adherence to therapy

> The educational material in the patient app was written by AF patients and the ESC AF Guidelines Task Force, supported by the British Heart Foundation

 

The apps are available for download free of charge from the Google Play Store and iOS App Store:

To download the 'My AF'  app click on or scan the QR-code below:

 

The patient app is available in the following languages:

• Dutch
• English
• French
• German
• Italian
• Polish
• Portuguese
• Spanish

 

You can learn more about the use of the CATCH ME apps at the ESC e-Learning platform.

 

Learn more about why the apps were developed and how in recently published papers in ESC journals:

• European Heart Journal - Cardiopulse: ESC Apps for Atrial Fibrillation (September 2017)
• EP Europace: European Society of Cardiology smartphone and tablet applications for patients with atrial fibrillation and their health care providers (October 2017)
• Read the ESC Press release