Tracking muscle changes in acute heart failure
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study measures how thigh muscles change in people hospitalized with severe heart failure. It aims to understand muscle loss during this condition and how it relates to recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- Your heart's pumping strength (ejection fraction) is below 40%
- You have cardiogenic shock, meaning very low blood pressure or signs of organ stress, and need medication or a device to support your heart
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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