Optimal Timing and Duration of Continuous Electrocardiographic Monitoring for Detecting Atrial Fibrillation in Stroke Patients

Conclusions: We suggest that in order to enhance the detection rate of AF, CEM could be generalized in the stroke unit. It must be started early in patients with acute stroke and prolonged over a minimum of 4 days.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - February 20, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: Laurent Suissa, Sylvain Lachaud, Marie Hélène Mahagne Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research