PATENT FORAMEN OVALE (PFO)
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New study tests best way to prevent second stroke in seniors with a hole in the heart
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at two ways to prevent another stroke in older adults who have a hole in the heart (PFO) and had a stroke from an unknown cause. One option is a procedure to close the hole, plus lifelong blood thinners. The other is taking blood thinners alone. Researchers will …
Matched conditions: PATENT FORAMEN OVALE (PFO)
Sponsor: Taichung Veterans General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New ultrasound gadget aims to spot hidden heart holes without surgery
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new battery-powered ultrasound device that is placed on the chest to detect a right-to-left shunt in the heart, such as a PFO. It is non-invasive and will be compared to the standard test (TEE) to see how accurate it is. The study involves 75 people who are alr…
Matched conditions: PATENT FORAMEN OVALE (PFO)
Sponsor: Scripps Health • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Heart hole linked to stroke risk in lung clot patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people who have a blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) are more likely to have a stroke if they also have a small hole in their heart (called a PFO). About 1 in 4 people have this hole, which can let a clot travel to the brain. Researchers will…
Matched conditions: PATENT FORAMEN OVALE (PFO)
Sponsor: Tufts Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC