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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Majos E
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5135215 | biostudies-other | 2015 Feb-Mar
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Journal of atrial fibrillation 20150228 5
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common and refractory arrhythmia. Prevalence of AF increases with age. Asymptomatic AF is a state of asymptomatic episodes of arrhythmia and its exact prevalence remains unknown. Ablation and therapy with antiarrhythmic agents may predispose to asymptomatic AF. Detection of silent AF is crucial for prevention of ischaemic stroke. Progress in continuous ECG monitoring by Holter ECG, telemetry methods or implantable devices can provide a useful tools for identifying s ...[more]