Incidence of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (AF) in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs) by 48 Hours Holter Monitoring

Helwan University200 enrolled

Overview

200 patients presenting with symptoms of acute ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack were included. All patients free of AF on presentation underwent 48 hours Holter monitoring within one week.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

200

Conditions

Transient Ischemic Attack

Interventions

Holter ECGDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

all patients will be monitored for paroxysmal Af by holder ECG

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 20 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * patient with acute ischemic stroke or TIAs (within one week of onset) Exclusion Criteria: * history of persistent AF * initial ECG is AF * primary hemorrhagic stroke * acute large vessel dissection * inability or refusal of consent

Locations (1)

Mohamed Badr

Cairo, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

presence of paroxysmal Af

incidence of paroxysmal Af after TIA

Time frame: March 2019 -November 2020

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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