Imaging tests to better diagnose heart failure with preserved function
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial uses several types of heart imaging to diagnose heart failure where squeezing function is still fairly normal. It may help doctors sort out what’s causing your symptoms and guide better care by comparing imaging findings across many patients.
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Who can take part
- You have heart failure symptoms, even if your heart’s pumping strength is preserved
- Your left ventricle pumping strength (LVEF) is 50% or higher
- Your blood test suggests heart strain: NT-proBNP >220 or BNP >80
- Your heart ultrasound/heart test shows structural or motion changes (like thicker heart muscle or an enlarged left atrium)
- You do not have certain specific heart conditions that can mimic this (like some rare cardiomyopathies)
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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