Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, is not a dichotomous
disease trait. Technological innovations enable long-term rhythm monitoring in many …

Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common cardiac arrhythmias and is a major cause of
ischaemic stroke. Recent findings indicate the importance of atrial fibrillation burden (device …

Background Atrial fibrillation detected after stroke (AFDAS) refers to the identification of
newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF) following an ischemic stroke in patients without …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is responsible for up to one-third of all strokes worldwide, and AF-
related ischaemic strokes are more frequently fatal or disabling than in non-AF patients. 1 …

In this setting, it is crucial to better understand the pathophysiological significance of AFDAS
as well as its clinical implications and consequences. The study by Ryu et al in this issue of …

Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is frequently identified in young patients with cryptogenic
ischaemic stroke. Potential stroke mechanisms include paradoxical embolism from a venous …

Background and objectives Prior evidence suggests that atrial fibrillation detected after
stroke (AFDAS) is distinct from known atrial fibrillation (KAF), with particular clinical …

The heart–brain connection has long fascinated scientists for centuries with anecdotes of
people dying of a broken heart. 1 Our understanding of the complex bidirectional …

Background Unknown cardioembolic sources are frequent causes of cryptogenic stroke. We
analyzed the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) or high burden of ectopic atrial activity (HBEA) in …

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) can be known before the stroke (KAF) or be newly
detected after stroke (AFDAS). It is unknown whether the outcome of stroke differs between …