Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major risk factor for thromboembolic events, increasing five times the risk of stroke; it is also associated with more severe events and a higher risk of stroke recurrence. , On the other hand, the diagnosis of AF as the cause of ischaemic stroke shifts the therapeutic approach with a major prognostic impact., Detection of previously unknown AF after stroke is crucial, and several studies have established the effectiveness of ECG monitoring for post-stroke AF […]