Tiny brain lesions may reveal hidden heart risk in young stroke survivors

NCT ID NCT04043559

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looked at 50 young adults (under 60) who had a stroke with no clear cause. Researchers compared those with a small heart defect called PFO to those without it. They found that small strokes in the outer part of the cerebellum were more common in patients with PFO. This helps doctors better understand why some young people have strokes and may guide future prevention.

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Locations

  • CHU Nîmes

    Nîmes, 30029, France

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