The benefit of a remotely monitored implantable loop recorder as a first line investigation in unexplained syncope: the EaSyAS II trial

Conclusions Implantable loop recorder monitoring achieved a more rapid diagnosis in unexplained syncope than usual care. Conventional management of syncope failed to achieve an ECG diagnosis despite a large number of investigative tests. Syncope Clinic and provocative tilt testing delivered a rapid ECG diagnosis, but did not prevent recurrent syncope. Implantable loop recorders offered rapid diagnosis, increased the likelihood of syncope being reported, demonstrated a high rate of intermittent bradycardia requiring pacing, and reduced recurrent syncope.
Source: Europace - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Electrocardiology and risk stratification Source Type: research