Insertable cardiac monitors in the diagnosis of syncope and the detection of atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Conclusions Prolonged monitoring with ICMs is an effective tool for diagnosing the underlying cardiac cause of unexplained syncope and for detecting AF in patients with CS. In all RCTs, ICMs have a superior diagnostic yield compared to conventional monitoring.

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Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 17, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Burkowitz, J., Merzenich, C., Grassme, K., Brüggenjürgen, B. Tags: Original scientific paper Source Type: research