Status:
COMPLETED
Screening for Atrial Fibrillation, After Ischemic Stroke
Lead Sponsor:
Karolinska Institutet
Conditions:
Atrial Fibrillation
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to assess the incidence of patients suffering from ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attacks who have underlying asymptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Patients who ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- No previously diagnosed atrial fibrillation.
- Acute ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack verified by computed tomography or clinical diagnosis using the National Institute of Health Stroke Score within 14 days of enrollment.
- Ability to understand study instructions both verbal and written.
- Ability to perform and transmit ECG recordings according to study design.
Exclusion
- Previously diagnosed atrial fibrillation.
- Hemorrhagic stroke
- Low compliance
- Pacemaker carrier
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2007
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
250 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01160406
Start Date
June 1 2007
End Date
November 1 2010
Last Update
June 27 2011
Active Locations (3)
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1
Halmstad hospital
Halmstad, Halland County, Sweden, 30180
2
South hospital
Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden, 11883
3
Danderyds hospital AB
Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden, 18288