Diagnostic Yield of Extended Cardiac Patch Monitoring in Patients with Stroke or TIA

Authors: Christie E Tung, MD, Derek Su, Mintu P Turakhia, MD, Maarten G Lansberg, MD.

Summary:

Evaluated patients who were monitored with the Zio patch between 2012 and 2013 with a stroke or TIA indication.

Key Findings:

14.3% of first PAF episodes occurred after 48 hours, showing that extended continuous monitoring with a patch can detect AF cases likely missed by a standard 48-hour Holter.

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