If you’ve experienced a stroke without a clear cause, you may have what’s called a cryptogenic stroke. Strokes are often linked to an “embolic” event, meaning that a clot has flicked off from somewhere in the body and caused a complete obstruction in the brain and death of brain tissue.
Stroke monitoring is designed to rule out sources of stroke including the carotid arteries, holes in the heart, and atrial fibrillation so they can be treated before another stroke occurs.
At Well&You, we provide advanced stroke source detection and monitoring in an outpatient setting, allowing for long-term rhythm stroke source detection and proactive stroke prevention.
What Is Stroke Source Detection?
Stroke source detection involves tracking down the cause of the stroke and fixing the underlying issue so you don’t have another stroke. Sources of stroke involve:
Many of these conditions can remain silent until a stroke occurs, which is why at Well&You we take a deeper approach—using robotic transcranial Doppler, advanced ultrasound, and cardiac monitoring to identify and rule them out early.
You may benefit from advanced monitoring if you:
Even if you feel fine now, rhythm abnormalities may still be present.
Well&You uses a structured, risk-based approach tailored to your symptoms. Evaluation includes a physical exam, EKG, and risk assessment, with stress testing, cardiac CT imaging, and blood pressure monitoring as needed. If results are inconclusive, extended monitoring may be recommended.
Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring
A single blood pressure reading in the office isn’t enough. Blood pressure can fluctuate—and some patients have higher readings only at home. That’s why we offer remote blood pressure monitoring.
With this system:
- You receive an easy-to-use blood pressure cuff
- Readings automatically and immediately transmitted to your care team
- We’re alerted if values are too high or too low, including irregular rhythms, atrial fibrillation (AFib), pauses, tachycardia, and bradycardia
- Medication adjustments can be made without waiting months
This approach allows us to manage hypertension proactively and reduce long-term risks such as stroke, kidney damage, and heart failure.
Well&You uses a structured approach focused on early detection and prevention. Evaluation includes a review of stroke history, EKG and baseline rhythm assessment, carotid ultrasound, robotic transcranial Doppler, and risk factor and blood pressure evaluation. If no clear cause is found, extended rhythm monitoring may be recommended.
For longer-term monitoring, implantable cardiac monitors (ICMs) can track heart rhythm continuously for up to 3 years. These small, discreet devices are placed during a quick outpatient procedure and automatically transmit data to your care team for highly accurate detection of conditions like AFib.
| Approach | Monitoring Duration | AFib Detection Rate | Continuous Data |
| Implantable Cardiac Monitor | Up to 3 years | Highest | Yes |
| 24–48 Hour Holter Monitor | 1–2 days | Limited | Short-term only |
| Office EKG | Minutes | Very limited | No |
| No Monitoring | None | Missed risk | No |
AFib episodes can be brief and infrequent. Without long-term monitoring, they are often missed.
If monitoring identifies atrial fibrillation, we can:
Early detection dramatically lowers the risk of a second stroke.
Implantable cardiac monitoring is typically covered by insurance when medically indicated following a stroke. Well&You works with most major insurance plans, including Medicare.
Our Patient Navigators help you:
You can learn more by visiting our Insurance & Coverage page.
You may benefit from monitoring if you:
Preventing a second stroke is often about identifying what was missed the first time.
After one stroke, your risk of another increases—especially if the underlying cause remains untreated.
Without monitoring:
With monitoring:
Patients who undergo stroke monitoring at Well&You often report:
Monitoring is proactive. It shifts care from reacting to emergencies to preventing them.
If you’ve experienced a stroke or TIA without a clear explanation, monitoring may help identify the cause and protect your future. Don’t leave stroke prevention to chance.
