CompletedNot Applicable

Detection of Subclinical Atrial Fibrillation in High Risk Patients Using Implantable Loop Recorder

Denmark82 participantsStarted 2013-10

Plain-language summary

Using implantable loop recorder the investigators wish to detect atrial fibrillation in high risk patients and compare it to the results using conventional Holter monitoring. The hypothesis is that 10-15% of high risk patients have subclinical atrial fibrillation. The investigators want to detect those people so they can receive appropriate anticoagulation treatment. The patients will get a comprehensive workup including ecg, echocardiography and blood tests.

Who can participate

Age range65 Years – 90 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * age \> 65 years * arterial hypertension (at least dual treatment) * diabetes mellitus (oral antidiabetics or insulin) Exclusion Criteria: * known atrial fibrillation * ischaemic heart disease * Current anticoagulation treatment * Ejection fraction \<45 % * significant valvular heart disease * previous stroke/transient ischemic attack * peripheral arterial disease * end stage renal disease * thyreotoxicosis

What they're measuring

First episode of atrial fibrillation

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02041832

SponsorAxel Brandes

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-09

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