Atrial fibrillation (AF): investigations
Evidence-based neurology checklist on atrial fibrillation (af): investigations: Prolonged rhythm monitoring This is indicated for unexplained stroke It is carried out within 6 months of the event It is done for about 30 days 24-hour electrocardiogram (ECG) Trans-telephonic ECG Implantable loop…
Prolonged rhythm monitoring
- This is indicated for unexplained stroke
- It is carried out within 6 months of the event
- It is done for about 30 days
24-hour electrocardiogram (ECG)
Trans-telephonic ECG
Implantable loop recorder (ILR): benefit
Implantable loop recorder (ILR): predictors of abnormality
References
- Kernan WN, Ovbiagele B, Black HR, et al. Guidelines for the prevention of stroke in patients with stroke and transient ischemic attack: a guideline for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke 2014; 45:2160-2236.
- Gillard N, Deltour S, Vilotijevic B, et al. Detection of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation with transtelephonic EKG in TIA or stroke patients. Neurology 2010; 74:1666-1670.
- Cotter PE, Martin PJ, Ring L, Warburton EA, Belham M, Pugh PJ. Incidence of atrial fibrillation detected by implantable loop recorders in unexplained stroke. Neurology 2013; 80:1546-1550.
