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Cardio-Neurology Program

The Mass General Brigham Cardio-Neurology Program provides neurological evaluation and care for conditions where heart health affects brain function, including stroke related to patent foramen ovale (PFO).
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Specialized care for heart-brain conditions

Some heart conditions can affect blood flow to the brain and increase the risk of neurological symptoms or stroke. These conditions may be present at birth or develop later in life and often require coordinated care across specialties.

The Cardio-Neurology Program at the Mass General Brigham Neuroscience institute is one of the few of its kind in the U.S. Our specialists personalized, research-informed care to help you understand your condition, manage symptoms, and support long-term brain and heart health.

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Our approach to care

Care focuses on understanding how heart conditions affect brain health and identifying treatment options that support both.
Specialization in cardio-neurology conditions

Our specialists diagnose a range of conditions where heart and brain health overlap and develop a personalized treatment plan to you. Areas of expertise include:

  • Congenital heart defects
  • Stroke related to PFO, dilated cardiomyopathies, or other heart conditions
  • PFO associated with migraine
  • Conditions related to both the heart and vascular system
  • Blood clotting disorders
Patient-focused, research-driven care
Our clinicians include leading experts in PFO and cardio-neurology who are actively involved in research to improve diagnosis and treatment. Patients may benefit from access to advanced therapies and ongoing clinical research focused on improving outcomes and quality of life.
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Our approach
Our team specializes in neurological conditions related to heart health, with care guided by clinical expertise and ongoing research.
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Our neuroscience specialists

Your care is coordinated by a team of specialists in neurology, neurosurgery, advanced brain imaging, and nursing. Depending on your condition, your care team may also include experts in neuropsychology, rehabilitation, genetics, social work, and mental health. This team works together to understand your neurological condition from every angle and develop a care plan tailored to you.
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Neuroscience clinical trials and research

Our research is shaping the future of neuroscience care. We offer access to clinical trials and emerging therapies, including treatments that may not yet be widely available. Eligibility depends on a person’s diagnosis, treatment history, and more. Explore our research and clinical trials or talk with your care team to learn about available options.
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Explore our neuroscience research

Learn how neuroscience research informs patient care

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Search open clinical trials for neurological conditions

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Our program works closely with specialists across brain and heart care to provide coordinated evaluation, treatment, and follow-up.
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Contact the Cardio-Neurology Program

Call us to speak with a team member who can help you understand your options and guide you to the care that is right for you. With locations throughout New England and support for patients traveling from outside the United States, we make it easier to access coordinated, expert care.
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Contact information for international patients

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