Clinical Trial: Pulmonary Embolism and Stroke in Patient With Patent Foramen Ovale

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: Is There a Link Between Venous Thromboembolism and Stroke in Patient With Patent Foramen Ovale ? Research for Stroke in Hospitalized Patients With Pulmonary Embolism.

Brief Summary: The cause of ischemic stroke remains frequently unknown. In patients with patent foramen ovale (PFO), the link between PFO and Stroke is unclear. The investigators hypothesize that the main mechanism is paradoxical embolism and decided to look for clinically apparent and silent cerebral embolism in patients with a recent pulmonary embolism.

Detailed Summary:

Inclusion criteria :

  • age > 18 years old
  • confirmed pulmonary embolism
  • informed consent
  • social ensured

Exclusion criteria :

  • pregnancy
  • age < 18 years old
  • protected major person (in sense of public health)
  • consent refused
  • MRI contraindications

Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest

Current Primary Outcome: Incidence of recent ischemic stroke in patients hospitalized for a recent pulmonary embolism with comparison in two groups with and without PFO [ Time Frame: 7 days ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: University Hospital, Brest

Dates:
Date Received: September 29, 2010
Date Started: November 2009
Date Completion:
Last Updated: January 11, 2017
Last Verified: January 2017