A pragmatic approach to detection of atrial fibrillation and choice of a secondary prevention program in a patient with cryptogenic embolic stroke: Presentation of a clinical case taking into account the current state of the problem

Abstract

The article presents a clinical example of using the diagnostic algorithm for identifying the criteria for atrial cardiopathy in a patient with cryptogenic stroke. This clinical case required prolonged ECG monitoring, detection of subclinical atrial fibrillation, and subsequent collegial establishment of indications for initiation of anticoagulant therapy taking into account the high risk of recurrent stroke.