RCT: Insertable cardiac monitors used for 12 months detect more atrial fibrillation than usual care in patients with a recent ischemic stroke (12.1% vs. 1.8%) – “further research is needed to understand whether identifying AF in these patients is of clinical importance”.

Effect of Long-term Continuous Cardiac Monitoring vs Usual Care on Detection of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Stroke Attributed to Large- or Small-Vessel Disease: The STROKE-AF Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Editorial: Detection of Subclinical Atrial Fibrillation After Stroke: Is There Enough Evidence to Treat? – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Commentary: Chip inserted under the skin may better identify patients at risk of recurrent stroke – Massachusetts General Hospital