Electrocardiographic Changes Following Cerebrovascular Events: A Systematic Review

Background: Electrocardiographic (ECG) changes occurring after the onset of Cerebrovascular Accidents (CVA), including both ischemic and haemorrhagic stroke, have been demonstrated in numerous studies. These changes can be due to various causes. They could be a complication of the CVA or a concomitant Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI). Meanwhile, ECG abnormalities including atrial fibrillation could reflect a cause of CVA or could be present prior to the stroke.