Plaque features predict repeat stroke after middle cerebral artery blockage
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at people who recently had a stroke caused by hardening of the arteries in the middle cerebral artery, a major blood vessel in the brain. The researchers use special MRI scans to see if the plaque (the fatty buildup) can predict whether another stroke might happen.
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Who can take part
- You had your first stroke within the last 7 days, and it was caused by a more than 50% narrowing in the middle cerebral artery.
- You are older than 45.
- You had a special MRI (HR-MRI) of the brain vessels and a full heart workup, including a heart ultrasound.
- You must not have a significant blockage in the carotid artery (the main neck artery) on the same side as the stroke.
- You must not have atrial fibrillation, a recent heart attack, an enlarged heart, or other heart-related causes for the stroke.
- You must not have other causes like autoimmune disease or a clotting condition.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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