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A clinical trial examining the efficacy of two devices to monitor and detect atrial fibrillation (AF), or an irregular heartbeat, in ischemic stroke patients--one an implantable device that monitors over 12 months, the other an external device that monitors over a 30-day period--found the implantable device is more than three times more effective in detecting AF, and both are a significant improvement over the current standard of care in Alberta, Canada.

 E-Mail IMAGE: An implantable device that monitors for atrial fibrillation over 12 months is more than three times more effective at detecting the condition than standard care, and could help prevent disabling... view more  Credit: Supplied A clinical trial examining the efficacy of two devices to monitor and detect atrial fibrillation (AF), or an irregular heartbeat, in ischemic stroke patients--one an implantable device that monitors over 12 months, the other an external device that monitors over a 30-day period--found the implantable device is more than three times more effective i...

Share this article Share this article HOPEWELL, N.J., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Health and St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health, have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI). Under this LOI, St. Francis Medical Center will become a part of Capital Health. The non-binding LOI is the first step in evaluating and designing a framework that will enhance health care services and create a new model of care for residents of Trenton and the surrounding area. The goal is to work toward a definitive agreement that will create a more comprehensive and sustainable health ...

IU Health Arnett doctor receives "Golden Brain Award" for helping several patients recover from stroke IU Health Arnett Hospital is celebrating one doctor for his life-saving leadership. Dr. Marc Estes is responsible for helping nearly a dozen stroke patients recover last year. Posted: Jan 21, 2021 7:38 AM Updated: Jan 21, 2021 4:57 PM Posted By: Micah Upshaw LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) -- One IU Health Arnett doctor is being recognized for his life-saving actions. Nearly a dozen patients who've suffered from a stroke within the last year can thank Dr. Marc Estes, chief of emergency medicine at ...