The Role of an Implantable Loop Recorder in a Tertiary Level Atrial Fibrillation Clinic with Nurse Led Management.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Atrial Fibrillation; Arrythmia; Cardiovascular - Other cardiovascular diseases

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619000799156
• Lead Sponsor: Melissa Harvey

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-05-30
• Last Update Posted: 15 July 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Over the age of 18 years and under the age of 75 years.
- Documented evidence of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation through any type of ECG or Holter monitoring.
- A high burden of Atrial Fibrillation symptoms reported by the patient (at least monthly).
- A normal heart structure and normal left ventricular function. Normal LVEF. Normal valves.
- Subject able and willing to give informed consent and return for all required study follow-up visits

Exclusion Criteria

- Under the age of 18 years and over the age of 75 years.
- Documented Persistent AF.
- Documented Atrial Flutter.
- Documented reversible cause for AF e.g. thyroid disease.
- Previous cardiac surgery.
- Structural heart disease.
- Previous left atrial ablation.
- Subject has an active systemic infection.
- A history of unstable angina, previous myocardial infarction or percutaneous intervention.
- A history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or evidence of other significant lung disease.
- Contraindication for oral anticoagulation.
- Previous TIA or stroke.
- Significant congenital heart defect.
- Evidence of congestive cardiac failure or left ventricular dysfunction.
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
- Abnormal long or short QT interval, signs of Brugada syndrome or Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia.
- History of sarcoidosis.
- History of myxoma.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Life expectancy less than 2 years.
- Subject is employed by Medtronic or a close relative of investigators.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified