Predictors of atrial fibrillation after embolic stroke of undetermined source in patients with implantable loop recorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS), underlying subclinical atrial fibrillation (AF) is often suspected. Previous studies identifying predictors of AF have been limited in their ability to diagnose episodes of AF. Implantable loop recorders enable prolonged, continuous, and therefore more reliable detection of AF. The aim of this study was to identify clinical and ECG parameters as predictors of AF in ESUS patients with implantable loop recorders.

Methods

101 ESUS patients who received an implantable loop recorder between 2012 and 2020 were included in this study. Patients were followed up regularly on a three-monthly outpatient interval.

Results

During a mean follow-up of 647 ± 385 days, AF was detected in 26 patients (26%). Indep

SUBMITTER: Kreimer F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11422254 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature