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Internist module: AF detection after cryptogenic stroke/TIA (outpatient follow-up workflow)
A practical outpatient workflow for internists to ensure AF detection workup is completed after cryptogenic stroke/TIA: monitoring types (concept), documentation, and closing the loop with cardiology/neurology.
ClinicianClinicianAdvanced30 minClinical (pro)
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Educational only — follow institutional pathways and cardiology/neurology recommendations.
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Key takeaways
- Explain why prolonged rhythm monitoring is used after cryptogenic stroke (concept)
- Track completion and results of monitoring in the outpatient chart
- Create a handoff note template for cardiology/neurology coordination
Why AF is missed
- Paroxysmal episodes
- Short inpatient windows
Monitoring options (concept)
- Holter
- Patch
- Event monitor
- Implantable monitor
Outpatient loop closure
- Order
- Confirm placed
- Confirm result
- Document action
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What you’ll practice
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