Intensive heart rhythm monitoring to decrease ischemic stroke and systemic embolism—the Find-AF 2 study—rationale and design

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Authors

Tobias Uhe · University Hospital Leipzig

Katrin Wasser · University of Göttingen

Mark Weber-Krüger · University of Göttingen

Wolf‐Rüdiger Schäbitz · Evangelisches Krankenhaus Bielefeld

Martin Köhrmann · University of Duisburg-Essen

Johannes Brachmann · Klinikum Coburg

Ulrich Laufs

Abstract

The Find-AF 2 trial aims to demonstrate that enhanced, prolonged and intensified rhythm monitoring results in a more effective prevention of recurrent ischemic stroke and systemic embolism compared to usual care.

Topics & Keywords

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Heart Journal

Volume 265, pp. 66-76

DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2023.06.016

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