Clinical Trial: CATCH AF - Atrial Fibrillation Detection in Cryptogenic Stroke

U.S., Oct. 29 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07899788) titled 'CATCH AF - Atrial Fibrillation Detection in Cryptogenic Stroke' on Aug. 06.

Brief Summary: Early detection of atrial fibrillation detected after stroke (AFDAS) is crucial for secondary stroke prevention, as initiating direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) can reduce atrial fibrillation (AF)-related stroke risk by up to 60%. In cryptogenic stroke (CS), AFDAS likely represents the most frequent underlying etiology, yet paroxysmal and short-duration AF episodes often elude standard monitoring. The Graz AF Risk Score, implemented across all Neurology Departments in Styria, Austria, stratifies patients into tailored monitoring pathways but ...