PET scan for diagnosing heart transplant rejection
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses a special type of PET-CT scan (called FDG-PET) to see if it can better detect rejection in heart transplant patients. The goal is to find a less invasive way to check for rejection than the usual heart muscle biopsy.
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Who can take part
- You have had a heart transplant.
- You have either a confirmed rejection episode or you definitely do not have rejection (tested in the last year).
- You do not have significant coronary artery disease or heart muscle ischemia.
- You are not dependent on insulin for diabetes control.
- You are not pregnant or currently breastfeeding.
- You can have a PET-CT scan and follow the required diet (like fasting).
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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