K Fikenzer1, N Dagres2, G Hindricks2. 1. Abt. für Rhythmologie, Herzzentrum Leipzig-Universitätsklinik, Klinik für Innere Medizin/Kardiologie, Strümpellstr. 39, 04289, Leipzig, Deutschland. kati.fikenzer@helios-kliniken.de. 2. Abt. für Rhythmologie, Herzzentrum Leipzig-Universitätsklinik, Klinik für Innere Medizin/Kardiologie, Strümpellstr. 39, 04289, Leipzig, Deutschland.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Implantable loop recorders (ILR) are an established diagnostic method for detection of cardiac arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this work is to provide an overview of available data and indications of ILR in atrial fibrillation, especially after catheter ablation, in order to illustrate practice-oriented recommendations. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a selective PubMed literature search. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: ILR can record asymptomatic/rare atrial fibrillation episodes and prevent thromboembolic events by allowing timely initiation of oral anticoagulation. They can be used to assess therapeutic success after percutaneous or surgical ablation, if despite increased thromboembolic risk, no oral anticoagulation is desired. ILR equipped with remote monitoring function and special P wave detection algorithms may improve diagnostic confidence.
BACKGROUND: Implantable loop recorders (ILR) are an established diagnostic method for detection of cardiac arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this work is to provide an overview of available data and indications of ILR in atrial fibrillation, especially after catheter ablation, in order to illustrate practice-oriented recommendations. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a selective PubMed literature search. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: ILR can record asymptomatic/rare atrial fibrillation episodes and prevent thromboembolic events by allowing timely initiation of oral anticoagulation. They can be used to assess therapeutic success after percutaneous or surgical ablation, if despite increased thromboembolic risk, no oral anticoagulation is desired. ILR equipped with remote monitoring function and special P wave detection algorithms may improve diagnostic confidence.
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