High Detection Rate of Atrial Fibrillation With Insertable Cardiac Monitor Implantation in Patients With Cryptogenic Stroke Diagnosed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Background: Detection and treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major goal in preventing secondary stroke. Insertable cardiac monitors (ICMs) are available for diagnosis of arrhythmia monitoring in patients with cryptogenic stroke. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based diagnostic evaluation for acute ischemic stroke subtype classification is common in Japan and can be useful for specific diagnosis of cryptogenic stroke. Purpose: We aimed to investigate the detection rate of AF with an ICM in patients with cryptogenic stroke who were diagnosed by MRI.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - June 20, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Tomonori Iwata, Kenichi Todo, Hiroshi Yamagami, Masafumi Morimoto, Tetsuya Hashimoto, Ryosuke Doijiri, Hiroyuki Furuya Source Type: research