Heart monitors after stroke: a game changer for women?
NCT ID NCT07194811
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 38 times
Summary
This study follows 1,400 women who had a stroke with no known cause. Researchers use an implantable heart monitor to check for hidden atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) and see if blood thinners can reduce the risk of another stroke. The goal is to understand if women benefit differently from men.
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Locations
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Akershus University Hospital, Department of Neurology
Oslo, Lørenskog/Akershus, 1478, Norway
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that long-term heart monitoring helps prevent recurrent strokes in women, leading to better treatment guidelines.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all stroke patients.
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