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 |