Podcast
Getting in the LOOP About Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke - Frankly Speaking EP 261Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP
Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Frankly Speaking, Live!
This episode was recorded live at Pri-Med East. Stroke is a major health problem, and the risk of stroke is five-times higher in individuals with atrial fibrillation (AF) than those without. AF can be asymptomatic or subclinical. In 18% of AF patients, the condition is only detected at the time of stroke. It is not known whether individuals whose AF is deterred via screening carry a similar risk to individuals with known AF. A recent randomized trial evaluated a screening program for AF in individuals at high risk of stroke; for individuals identified with AF, anticoagulation was given for stroke prevention.
Episode References and Resources:
- Svendsen JH, Diederichsen SZ, Højberg S et al. Implantable loop recorder detection of atrial fibrillation to prevent stroke (The LOOP Study): a randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2021 Oct 23;398(10310):1507-1516.
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CME/CE Information
0 Credits - Not for CME/CE Credit
Release Date: 1/31/2022
Expiration Date: 1/31/2023
Topics
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the significance of atrial fibrillation as a cause of stroke
- Craft appropriate treatment strategies for asymptomatic atrial fibrillation detected by screening
- Counsel patients on the significance of atrial fibrillation that is detected with newer technologies
Faculty
Frank J. Domino, MD
Professor, Family Medicine and Community Health,
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA
Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP
Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Massachusetts Medical School,
Executive Editor, DynaMed
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Frank J. Domino, MD
Has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Alan Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP
Has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
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