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Detection of occult paroxysmal atrial fibrilation by implantable long-term electrocardiographic monitoring in cryptogenic stroke and transient ischemic attack population: a study protocol for prospective matched cohort study.
BMC cardiovascular disorders - 3 Dec 2015
Petrovičová Andrea, Kurča Egon, Brozman Miroslav, Hasilla Jozef, Vahala Pavel, Blaško Peter, Andrášová Andrea, Hatala Robert, Urban Luboš, Sivák Štefan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Cardio-embolic etiology is the most frequently predicted cause of cryptogenic stroke/TIA. Detection of occult paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is crucial for selection of appropriate medication. METHODS: Enrolment of eligible cryptogenic stroke and TIA patients began in 2014 and will continue until 2018. The patients undergo long-term (12 months) ECG monitoring (implantable loop recorder) and testing...
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