Heart scans could spot hidden stroke risk in Non-AF patients

NCT ID NCT04769310

First seen Mar 25, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This small pilot study tested whether advanced heart imaging can identify people at high risk for embolic stroke even if they don't have atrial fibrillation. Researchers used brain MRIs to look for silent strokes in 5 participants with risk factors like diabetes or heart failure. The goal is to lay groundwork for better stroke prevention strategies beyond current methods.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tulane University Medical Center

    New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States

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