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. 2021 Feb 28;13(5):2387. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2387

Table 5. Future areas of research in the field of subcutaneouscardiac rhythm monitors.

Threshold duration for SCRM- detected atrial fibrillation to initiate anticoagulation which will maximize the benefit to risk ratio Determining whether patients who have other identified risk factors for stroke on initial workup will benefit from SCRM implant to look for occult atrial fibrillation Improving the SCRM algorithms to reduce the burden of false readings Determining whether administration of antibiotics pre-implant is cost effective in reducing device infections Determining the optimal site of implant for best possible signal and concomitantly reducing false readings Determining the optimal amount of local anesthetic and post implant pain control strategies Cost-effectiveness of SCRMs in patients with different indications for best selection of patients Implantation of SCRM for detection of arrhythmias in high-risk populations