The future of long‐term monitoring after catheter and surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation

In recent years, there has been an emergence of long‐term cardiac monitoring devices, particularly as they relate to nonprescribed, user‐initiated, wearable‐ and/or, smartphone‐based devices. With these new available data, practitioners are challenged to interpret these data in the context of routine clinical decision‐making. While there are many potential uses for long‐term rhythm monitoring, in this review, we will focus on the evolving role of this technology in atrial fibrillation (AF) monitoring after catheter and/or surgical ablation. Here, we explore the landscape of prescription‐based tools for long‐term rhythm monitoring; investigate commercially available technologies that are accessible directly to patients, and look towards the future with investigative technologies that could have a growing role in this space.