Incidence of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (AF) in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs) by 48 Hours Holter Monitoring

Incidence of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (AF) in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs) by 48 Hours Holter Monitoring

200 patients presenting with symptoms of acute ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack were included. All patients free of AF on presentation underwent 48 hours Holter monitoring within one week.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patient with acute ischemic stroke or TIAs (within one week of onset)

Exclusion Criteria:

• history of persistent AF
• initial ECG is AF
• primary hemorrhagic stroke
• acute large vessel dissection
• inability or refusal of consent