Heart scans may reveal hidden stroke risk in unexpected patients
NCT ID NCT04769310
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small pilot study explored whether advanced heart imaging can detect hidden strokes in people who have never had atrial fibrillation but are at high risk due to conditions like diabetes or heart failure. Researchers used brain MRIs to find silent, symptom-free strokes and linked them to heart abnormalities seen on imaging. The goal is to better predict who might benefit from blood thinners to prevent future strokes.
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Tulane University Medical Center
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States
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