Tests heart signals to detect reduced blood flow during exercise
Part of Heart & circulation, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at specific blood-flow and heart-rhythm signals during an exercise test to find signs of reduced blood flow to the heart. It may help doctors spot heart problems sooner and decide who needs more care.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older
- You’re being referred for an exercise heart scan (rest and exercise SPECT) because your heart issue may show up with exertion
- You do not have symptoms while resting or with only very mild activity (symptoms should come mainly with exercise)
- You are willing and able to give informed consent
- You are not pregnant
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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