Heart hole linked to stroke risk in lung clot patients?
NCT ID NCT07519876
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This 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 follow 256 adults for 90 days, using brain MRIs and ultrasound tests to compare stroke outcomes between those with and without the heart hole.
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Tufts Medical Center
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States
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