Ultrasound test to assess heart disease using faster images
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial studies whether a newer, faster ultrasound imaging method can better assess areas of the heart that may not get enough blood during stress. You may be eligible if you have known coronary artery disease or are considered low risk, and if you can safely undergo the stress ultrasound test.
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Who can take part
- You can understand the study and sign consent
- You are 18 or older
- You either have prior abnormal stress-echo results or known coronary artery narrowing over 70%
- You must be able to do the medicine-based stress part of the test (or have no intolerance to dipyridamole)
- Your heart and lungs must be suitable (no atrial fibrillation; no major aortic/mitral valve disease; no severe COPD/pulmonary fibrosis)
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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