Smartphone heart check after stroke
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a smartphone app to check your heart rhythm after a stroke can find hidden atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). If you had a recent stroke or TIA and are not already on blood thinners, you may be able to help doctors detect and prevent future strokes.
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Who can take part
- You had a stroke or TIA (including temporary vision loss) within the last 2 weeks.
- You have a smartphone and can use the study app (ECG247).
- You live in Norway.
- Your doctor expects you to live at least 6 more months.
- You are not already on blood thinners (like warfarin or apixaban) and have no reason you can't take them.
- You have never been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter.
- You don't have a pacemaker, ICD, or implanted heart monitor.
- You do not have severe narrowing (over 70%) of the carotid artery on the side of the stroke.
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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