Understanding heart-brain connections in stroke patients with pfo
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at people who have had a stroke or mini-stroke and also have a small opening in the heart called a PFO. It aims to better understand the link between the heart and brain, and to improve treatment choices for people in the Asia Pacific region.
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Who can take part
- You must have had a recent ischemic stroke (a stroke caused by a blocked blood vessel in the brain) or a mini-stroke (TIA).
- A test must show you have a patent foramen ovale (PFO), which is a small opening between the upper chambers of the heart.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- Your stroke must not have been caused by bleeding in the brain, and you should not have had a stroke-like event from another cause.
- You need to be able to participate in the study for at least 3 months after joining.
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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