Status:
COMPLETED
Evaluation of 5 Days Holter and 30 Days Thumb-ECG for Detection of Atrial Fibrillation in Stroke Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Herlev Hospital
Conditions:
Atrial Fibrillation
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will compare the two methods 5 days holtermonitoring and 30 days thumb electrocardiogram for detection of atrial fibrillation in stroke patients
Detailed Description
Patients with a newly stroke will be examined with both 5 day holter monitoring and 30 days thumb ECG at the same time. The detection rates of the two methods will be compared
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- stroke or TIA within the last 3 months verified by a CT or a MR scan or unequivocal symptoms and old infarcts visualised on CT or MR
- age 65 or above
- patients able to handle the thumb-ECG
- written informed consent
Exclusion
- earlier diagnose of atrial fibrillation
- pacemaker or ICD device
- stroke induced by trauma, infection or surgery procedure
- carotid stenosis of more than 60%
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2012
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02261766
Start Date
August 1 2012
End Date
June 1 2015
Last Update
June 24 2015
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Department of Neurology, Herlev Hospital
Herlev, Denmark, 2730