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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Tulane University Medical Center
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States
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