Identifying Atrial Fibrillation Risk After Stroke
Risk-Guided Atrial Fibrillation Surveillance in Ischemic Stroke
This study is looking to help doctors find out which stroke patients might have hidden atrial fibrillation, so they can decide who would benefit from special heart monitoring to prevent future strokes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for Aged NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10900475 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the detection of atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients who have experienced an ischemic stroke. It aims to develop a risk estimation tool that helps identify patients most likely to have undetected AF, which can lead to recurrent strokes. By using this tool, healthcare providers can determine which patients would benefit most from long-term monitoring with implantable loop recorders (ILRs). The study will assess the acceptability and effectiveness of this risk-guided approach in clinical settings before larger trials are conducted.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients who have recently suffered an ischemic stroke and are at risk for developing atrial fibrillation.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced an ischemic stroke or those with established atrial fibrillation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of recurrent strokes in patients by ensuring timely detection and management of atrial fibrillation.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using risk estimation tools is innovative, similar strategies in other areas of cardiovascular health have shown promise in improving patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for Aged — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ko, Darae — Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for Aged
- Study coordinator: Ko, Darae
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.