Applications

1443 – Implantable loop recorders for diagnosis of atrial fibrillation in cryptogenic stroke

Find out about the service or technology in this application and the medical condition it addresses. You can also view the application documents, the deadlines for providing consultation input and the outcome of the application when the MSAC process is complete.

  • Status Complete
  • Type New application
  • Pre-PASC consultation -
  • Pre-MSAC consultation -
  • Outcome Supported

Application details

Reason for application

New MBS item.

Service or technology in this application

Implantable loop recorders (ILR) monitor the electrical activity of the heart, continuously storing information as electrocardiograms, and recording abnormal activity such as arrhythmia. The ILR is implanted under local anaesthesia.

Type: Investigative

Medical condition this application addresses

There are two medical conditions that are relevant to this service: cryptogenic stroke defined as cerebral ischemia of obscure or unknown origin; and atrial fibrillation that is a common cardiac arrhythmia.

Application documents

Meetings to consider this application

  • PASC meeting: 11 - 12 August 2016
  • ESC meeting: 7 - 8 February 2017
  • MSAC meeting: 6 - 7 April 2017