Major findings
stroke, ischemic stroke
STROKE, ISCHEMIC STROKE
Early detection of AF and the potential opportunity to intervene to reduce stroke risk is a key benefit of RM. Using a large clinical RM database across multiple centers, we identified the following with regards to AF episodes:• AF episode burden was significant across all device types; however, there was an over-representation of AF episodes detected by ILRs• A substantial proportion of patients with a significant risk of ischemic stroke as indicated by their AF episode duration combined with their CHA• Anticoagulation rates among older patients were comparatively lower than rates among younger patients