Title: How to use monitors for primary and secondary prevention of stroke

Stroke is a devastating disease with a high morbidity and more than 20% mortality within the first year. Most strokes are ischemic and in up to a third of these the cause remains unexplained. Patients with unexplained stroke may not get the most appropriate therapy for stroke prevention. One of the big challenges is detection of paroxysmal AF, which may be asymptomatic. Prof. Lewalter will explain the possible use of implantable cardiac monitors for diagnosing previously unknown AF.