2024 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on Practical Approaches for Arrhythmia Monitoring After Stroke
Writing Committee: Michael T. Spooner, MD, Steven R. Messé, MD, Seemant Chaturvedi, MD, Monika M. Do, DNP, J. Gluckman, MD, Janet K. Han, MD, Andrea M. Russo, MD, Sherry J. Saxonhouse, MD, Newton B. Wiggins, MD,
Solution Set Oversight Committee: Nicole M. Bhave, MD, Niti R. Aggarwal, MD, Katie Bates, ARNP, John P. Erwin III, MD, Martha Gulati, MD, Dharam J. Kumbhani, MD, Gurusher S. Panjrath, MBBS, Barbara Wiggins, PharmD, Megan Coylewright, MD.
Solution Set Oversight Committee: Nicole M. Bhave, MD, Niti R. Aggarwal, MD, Katie Bates, ARNP, John P. Erwin III, MD, Martha Gulati, MD, Dharam J. Kumbhani, MD, Gurusher S. Panjrath, MBBS, Barbara Wiggins, PharmD, Megan Coylewright, MD.
Summary:
Expert Consensus Decision Pathway published by the ACC, focused on recommendations for arrhythmia monitoring after ischemic stroke or TIA.
Key Findings:
- 2-4 week monitoring recommended post stroke before proceeding withan implantable monitor for most patients.
- a ≥5-minute AF episode in a patient with sufficient stroke risk may cross the threshold for anticoagulation.
