October 15, 2003 — The use of an implantable loop recorder (ILR) is effective to establish symptom-rhythm correlation during syncope, near-syncope, palpitations, and acute life-threatening events ...

Using an implantable loop recorder (ILR) to screen older individuals for atrial fibrillation (AF) may be more beneficial when NT-proBNP levels are high, according to a post hoc analysis of the LOOP ...

In older patients with risk for stroke, use of an ILR to screen for atrial fibrillation is associated with lower rates of HF events and CV death. Screening for atrial fibrillation (AF) with an ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Implantable loop recorder screening for atrial fibrillation did not significantly reduce the risk for stroke ...

A loop recorder is an implantable EKG monitoring device. It cannot detect heart attacks or strokes. However, it can help doctors diagnose certain heart conditions to determine suitable treatments. A ...