Position statement | Class | References |
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A careful review of device memories is required at each follow-up of patients with CIEDs. | 17 | |
Risk stratification to identify individuals that require further investigation aimed at establishing AF diagnosis should be performed using the CHA2DS2-VASc score in patients with SCAF/AHREs (>5 min) | 86 | |
Intensified follow-up, eventually using remote monitoring, is justifiable in patients with AHREs <24 h in individuals at risk of thromboembolic episodes. | 87 | |
Based on their risk stratification, initiation of oral anticoagulation may be an option in patients with SCARF/AHREs lasting longer than 24 h. | 65 | |
No anticoagulation is needed in patients when asymptomatic atrial tachyarrhythmias lasting <5 min are discovered in device memories of CIEDs. | 10,75,82,85 |