Continuous cardiac monitoring reveals increased stroke risk among patients with greater burden of atrial fibrillation
Continuous heart monitoring for up to 14 days revealed a higher risk of ischemic stroke among patients who experienced a higher burden of atrial fibrillation, according to Kaiser Permanente research. Patients with a specific irregular heartbeat, called atrial fibrillation (AFib), who were not taking medication to prevent blood clots (anticoagulants), were monitored using a special […]
