Correlation of Right-left Shunt Detection in Cardioembolism Etiology in Stroke Patient. Pilot Study.
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Foramen Ovale Patent
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Ostrava
- Enrollment
- 44
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- detection of right-to-left shunt
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to compare correlation for right to left shunts (mainly patent foramen ovale) detection for three methods-transesophageal echo as a gold standard, transcranial doppler with contrast agent (microbubbles) and new method- Flow detection system ( Cardiox TM) in young stoke patients ( age under 55 years).
Detailed Description
The aim of the study is to compare correlation for right to left shunts (mainly patent foramen ovale) detection for three methods-transesophageal echo as a gold standard, transcranial doppler with contrast agent (microbubbles) and new method- Flow detection system ( Cardiox TM) in young stoke patients ( age under 55 years). Flow detection systém is a new method for right to left shunt detection comfortable for patients, not dependent on experienced examinator and only one method with exact valsalve maneuver measurement. Right to left shunt could be important etiology of cardioembolization in young stroke patient population, therefore screening for this condition is recommended in all young patient after ischemic stroke especially with unclear etiology. Flow detection systes seams to be ideal screening method for this patients.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •ischemic stroke / TIA, signed informed consent -
Exclusion Criteria
- •imposibillity to undergo transesophageal echo, transcranial doppler with contrast or Cardiox flow detection system
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
detection of right-to-left shunt
Time Frame: 1 week
Correletation of right-to-left shunt detection by 3 methods: transesophageal echocardiography, transcranial Doppler with contrast agent (microbubbles) and Flow detection system (Cardiox TM)