Using MRI to find the cause of your stroke
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses a special type of MRI called vessel wall MRI to tell the difference between two causes of stroke: hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and inflammation of the blood vessels (vasculitis). It may help doctors decide the best treatment for your stroke.
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Who can take part
- You had a stroke in the last 2 weeks.
- Your stroke was confirmed by an MRI scan.
- An MRA scan showed a narrowed artery inside your skull.
- You can safely have an MRI (no pacemaker, metal implants, or severe claustrophobia).
- You do not have serious kidney problems that would prevent using the contrast dye.
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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