Cryptogenic Stroke
Conditions
Keywords
cardiac monitor, loop recorder, stroke, ECG, Implantable Loop Recorder, cryptogenic, ILR
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the Sleuth Implantable Loop Recorder will enhance detection of latent atrial fibrillation in patients after cryptogenic stroke.
Interventions
The study device provides monitoring only. It cannot provide intervention or treatment.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Recent stroke (within 30 days) as defined by who has a sudden onset of focal neurological deficits presumed vascular etiology and lasting more than 24 hours. * Negative brain image for hemorrhagic stroke * In sinus rhythm at time of enrollment
Exclusion criteria
* Know history of atrial fibrillation * Previous implanted cardiac device (ppM or ICD) * Serious illness making it unlikely to survive one year * Known secondary cause of stroke
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of atrial fibrillation at one year from Sleuth implantation. | One Year |
Countries
United States