Incidence of Previously Undiagnosed Atrial Fibrillation Using Insertable Cardiac Monitors in a High-Risk Population: The REVEAL AF Study.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

In approximately 20% of atrial fibrillation (AF)-related ischemic strokes, stroke is the first clinical manifestation of AF. Strategies are needed to identify and therapeutically address previously undetected AF.

Objective

To quantify the incidence of AF in patients at high risk for but without previously known AF using an insertable cardiac monitor.

Design, setting, and participants

This prospective, single-arm, multicenter study was conducted from November 2012 to January 2017. Visits took place at 57 centers in the United States and Europe. Patients with a CHADS2 score of 3 or greater (or 2 with at least 1 additional risk factor) were enrolled. Approximately 90% had nonspecific symptoms potentially compatible with AF, such as fatigue, dyspnea, and/or pal

SUBMITTER: Reiffel JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5710506 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature