Screening for Atrial Fibrillation in Elderly Women Older Than 70 Years
Purpose
Screening for Atrial Fibrillation in Elderly Women (SAFE-W) is a pilot study evaluating the prevalence of atrial fibrillation (Afib) in a rapidly aging segment of the population. Studies have shown that women with Afib are more likely to be symptomatic, have increased mortality from stroke resulting from Afib, and are less likely to receive treatment for Afib. University of Maryland Department of Neurology and Vascular Neurology are recruiting women older than 70 years of age to participate in the study.
Condition
- Atrial Fibrillation New Onset
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Between 70 Years and 100 Years
- Eligible Genders
- Female
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- Female sex 2. No previous diagnosis of atrial fibrillation 3. Age ≥70 years 4. CHA2DS2-VASc score ≥4
Exclusion Criteria
- Life expectancy < 2 years 2. Dementia or other neurologic condition which would make outpatient follow-up difficult 3. CHA2DS2-VASc score ≤3 4. Any compliance issues - such as heavy alcohol/drug use that would impede follow up.
Study Design
- Phase
- N/A
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- N/A
- Intervention Model
- Single Group Assignment
- Primary Purpose
- Prevention
- Masking
- None (Open Label)
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
|---|---|---|
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Other Intervention arm |
Women older than 70 who would wear the Zio patch for 2 weeks |
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Recruiting Locations
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Detailed Description
Atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat is seen in 1/3rd of patients that present with stroke. Atrial fibrillation is being increasingly seen in women older than 70 as women are likely to live longer. Women are more likely to die from atrial fibrillation related stroke and are more likely to have symptoms from uncontrolled atrial fibrillation. They are also less likely to be treated with blood thinners to prevent stroke. This section of the population has been underrepresented in other studies on atrial fibrillation and the aim of this study is to proactively screen women older than 70 who are at risk for atrial fibrillation by using a wearable cardiac monitor.