Patch screening for hidden atrial fibrillation in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a small, stick-on patch (Zio Patch) to check for a hidden, irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation can help improve health outcomes in older adults at higher risk for stroke.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- Your CHA2DS2-VASc score (a measure of stroke risk) is 3 or higher.
- You are not currently taking blood thinners.
- You have never been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib).
- You do not have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or implanted heart monitor.
- You do not have an allergy to medical tape or adhesives.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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