The purpose of this study is to determine if an AF detection intervention in men and women at least 70 years of age with undiagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter (AFL) reduces the person-years incidence rate of stroke compared to usual care (no AF detection intervention).
This a prospective, randomized study in primary care practices.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
11,931
A Zio® XT monitor will be affixed to the participant's chest
Incidence of all strokes leading to hospitalization
Time frame: From 2.5 years to 5 years after study start
Incidence of bleeding leading to hospitalization
Time frame: From 2.5 years to 5 years after study start
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