Detecting Atrial Fibrillation in the Emergency Department in Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices

Clinical guidelines emphasize identifying atrial fibrillation (AF) as a strategy to reduce stroke risk. Cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) interrogation at the point of care may facilitate AF detection, increasing opportunities to identify patients at high risk for stroke.

Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - September 6, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Matthew Pugh, Peter Belott, Kristina L. Greenwood, Patricia L. McNamee, Besa Smith, Terri L. Craig, Jack Mardekian, Jeffrey Trocio, Divina Fanning, Eric Carda Tags: Original Contributions Source Type: research