Josep Rodes-cabau

This study looks at whether young people (60 or younger) who had a stroke and then a procedure to close a hole in their heart (called PFO closure) can safely stop taking blood thinners one year later. The goal is to see if stopping these medications increases the risk of another …

This study looks at whether closing a common heart defect called PFO (a small hole between the heart's upper chambers) can help prevent another stroke in people over 60 who have had a stroke with no clear cause. About 714 older adults will either get medication alone or medicatio…

This study is observing 500 adults who are having a procedure called left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) to prevent strokes. Researchers want to see how frailty—a measure of weakness and vulnerability—affects their recovery, complications, and quality of life. No new treatment i…