“How is atrial fibrillation monitored? ”
My aunt was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation this past year and has been in the hospital twice because of it. How is this disorder usually monitored?
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Atrial fibrillation particularly when it is paroxysmal (Twice / year) need to be monitoring longitudinally (Prolonged monitoring). This is typically done by utilizing an implantable loop recorder (a small computer chip that is injected under the skin, that typically has a 3 year battery)
