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Advanced Cardiac Imaging To Predict Embolic Stroke On Brain MRI: A Pilot Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Cardiac and Brain MRI for Atrial Fibrillation and 5 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 5 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Demonstrating the pathophysiological link between Left Atrial (LA) and Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) pathology and embolic strokes in non-Atrial Fibrillation (AF) individuals represents a major advance in stroke prevention strategies. Instead of relying on non-specific criteria for stroke risk assessment, the investigators propose to identify individuals with high-risk of embolic stroke using imaging criteria that reflect the underlying pathophysiology of embolic stroke of cardiac origin. the investigators can therefore lay the groundwork for future anticoagulation strategies for stroke prevention beyond AF.
Study Details
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Interventions
A CMR to evaluate for LA and LAA high-risk features on either a 1.5 or 3 Tesla clinical MR scanner will be used. Gadolinium injection will be administered. Gadolinium is a contrast product that helps define areas of fibrosis in the LA. High-resolution brain MRI with no contrast will include the following sequences for most accurate assessment of embolic lesions: 3D T1 MPRAGE, 3D FLAIR, DWI, ADC, and SWI