Magnetic resonance imaging to tell stroke causes apart
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses a special MRI scan to look at the blood vessels in the brain to help doctors tell whether a stroke was caused by hardening of the arteries or by inflammation. This may help guide better treatment.
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Who can take part
- You had an ischemic stroke (a stroke caused by a blocked blood vessel) in the last 2 weeks.
- An MRI confirmed the stroke.
- An MRA (magnetic resonance angiography) test showed narrowing in an artery inside your brain.
- You do not have any metal implants, a pacemaker, or severe kidney problems.
- You are not very claustrophobic (afraid of small spaces) and can lie still for the MRI.
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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