Scan to help diagnose infection on a replaced heart valve
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a special type of PET/CT scan to better detect infections on a prosthetic (replaced) heart valve. It may help doctors confirm whether infection is present, based on imaging results.
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Who can take part
- You are older than 18 years
- If you can become pregnant: you either use effective birth control or have a negative pregnancy test the day of the scan
- You are in generally good condition (WHO score 1 or less)
- Your doctor suspects infection on a prosthetic heart valve that was placed more than 3 months ago
- You already had a related nuclear imaging scan (labeled polynuclear scintigraphy) within the last 15 days
- You can have the planned standard PET/CT as part of the follow-up assessment
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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