Predictors of atrial fibrillation detection in embolic stroke of undetermined source patients with implantable loop recorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Covert atrial fibrillation (AF) is a predominant aetiology of embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS). Evidence suggested that AF is more frequently detected by implantable loop recorder (ILR) than by conventional monitoring. However, the predictive factors associated with occult AF detected using ILRs are not well established yet. In this study we aim to investigate the predictors of AF detection in patients with ESUS undergoing an ILR.

Methods

This observational multi-centre study included consecutive ESUS patients who underwent ILR implantation. The infarcts were divided in deep, cortical infarcts or both. The infarction sites were categorized as anterior and middle cerebral artery, posterior cerebral artery with and without brainstem/cerebellum involvemen

SUBMITTER: D'Anna L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10944994 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature