Extended ECG monitoring with an implantable loop recorder in patients with cryptogenic stroke: time schedule, reasons for explantation and incidental findings (results from the TRACK-AF trial)

ConclusionThe present study revealed a significant number of ECG findings during continued ECG monitoring for AF in patients with cryptogenic stroke. Apart from AF (17.5% during the first 1.5 years), other clinical relevant arrhythmias requiring, e.g., pacemaker implantations, were observed. With respect to these findings, we recommend to extend ILR monitoring to the end of battery life. However, acceptance of continued ECG monitoring until battery depletion was poor; in 71 patients (6 4%), the ILR were explanted before the end of battery life.Trial registrationRegistered at ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02641678.

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Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - February 19, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research