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ACP Journal Club18 November 2014ECG monitoring with implanted monitors increased AF detection more than usual follow-up after cryptogenic strokeLucas McCarthy, MD, MSLucas McCarthy, MD, MSUniversity of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA (L.M.)Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-161-10-201411180-02003 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail Source CitationSanna T, Diener HC, Passman RS, et al; CRYSTAL AF Investigators. Cryptogenic stroke and underlying atrial fibrillation. N Engl J Med. 2014;370:2478-86. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24963567Clinical Impact RatingsGIM/FP/GP: Cardiology: Neurology: References1 Kishore A, Vail A, Majid A, et al. Detection of atrial fibrillation after ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Stroke. 2014;45:520-6. [PMID: 24385275] Google Scholar2 Kernan WN, Ovbiagele B, Black HR, et al; American Heart Association Stroke Council, Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing, Council on Clinical Cardiology, and Council on Peripheral Vascular Disease. Guidelines for the prevention of stroke in patients with stroke and transient ischemic attack: a guideline for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke. 2014;45:2160-236. [PMID: 24788967] Google Scholar3 Kamel H. Heart-rhythm monitoring for evaluation of cryptogenic stroke. N Engl J Med. 2014;370;26:2531-3. [PMID: 24963573] Google Scholar Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAuthors: Lucas McCarthy, MD, MSAffiliations: University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA (L.M.)This article was published at Annals.org on 4 November 2014. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsSee AlsoAmbulatory ECG monitoring for 30 d increased AF detection more than 24 h of ECG monitoring after cryptogenic stroke Lucas McCarthy Metrics 18 November 2014Volume 161, Issue 10Page: JC3KeywordsAnticoagulantsAtrial fibrillationElectrocardiographyNeurologyNumber needed to treatPacemakersPatientsStrokeSystematic reviewsTransient ischemic attacks ePublished: 18 November 2014 Issue Published: 18 November 2014 Copyright & PermissionsCopyright © 2014 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.PDF downloadLoading ...
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