{{'It seems that the medical profession can only seek clarification of abnormal heart rhythms following a ischemic stroke. I have undergone 24 hour ECG and one month of HeartBug monitoring, neither picking up any issues. I was told the HeartBug was only about 10% effective in picking up issues. Now the hospital is suggesting I have a loop recorder implant and they said it was about 30% effective. I have two queries: 1) can any other (non heart rhythm) conditions/issues cause a stroke?, and 2) if the loop recorder helpful is it covered by Medicare? Look forward to your advice.'}}

by {{'MicMac'}}