[Risk factors of ischemic stroke].

The article contains data on modern methods of ischemic stroke diagnosis. Instrumental tests and their diagnostic yield in determining the pathogenetic mechanism of stroke especially in patients with atrial fibrillation have been analysed. Holter monitoring of electrocardiography and blood pressure has specific significance in patients with rhythm disorders in acute period of ischemic stroke for determining pathogenesis of dysrhythmias and disturbances of central and cerebral hemodynamics.