The main purpose of the study is to determine noninvasive markers of brain involvement in Chagas disease. In a subgroup of patients with high intensity transient signals (HITS) on transcranial Doppler monitorization, the investigators aim to determine the efficacy and safety of aspirin in preventing microembolization in patients with no previous history of stroke. Specific aims are listed bellow: (1) to establish brain magnetic resonance imaging markers of stroke risk in patients with Chagasic heart failure (HF); (2) to determine whether biomarkers can predict stroke risk in patients with Chagasic HF; and (3) to evaluate the efficacy of antiplatelet treatment in decreasing microembolization rate in patients with Chagasic HF.
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Brain magnetic resonance imaging lesions
Timeframe: Baseline cross-sectional data
Biomarkers
Timeframe: Baseline cross-sectional data
Proportion of high intensity transient signals on transcranial Doppler monitorization
Timeframe: One week