Ischemic stroke electrocardiogram

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An electrocardiogram (ECG) may be performed to determine the underlying etiology such as arrhythmias which may result in clots in the heart that may spread to the brain vessels through the bloodstream. A Holter monitor may be used to identify intermittent arrhythmias.