The benefit of a remotely monitored implantable loop recorder as a first line investigation in unexplained syncope: the EaSyAS II trial

AIMS: This prospective randomized controlled study evaluated the first-line use of a novel remotely monitored implantable loop recorder (ILR) in the initial investigation of unexplained syncope, and compared this to conventional therapy and a dedicated Syncope Clinic (SC). METHODS AND RESULTS: A total of 246 patients (mean age 70.3 years) were randomly allocated to conventional management, SC alone, ILR alone, or SC + ILR. Median follow-up was …