Testing fluid around the heart in recurring pericarditis
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study analyzes pericardial fluid (the fluid around your heart) to understand why pericarditis comes back. If you have pericarditis or other heart fluid buildup requiring drainage, or if you're having heart surgery, you may be able to participate.
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Who can take part
- You have a type of heart lining inflammation called pericarditis (not caused by a known trigger) or after heart injury, and need fluid drained from around your heart.
- Or you have fluid around your heart that is not caused by inflammation and need it drained.
- Or you are scheduled for heart surgery that involves opening the sac around the heart.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have an active infection, cancer, or certain severe organ problems like kidney or liver failure.
- You are not on immunosuppressive therapy for other reasons.
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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