Heart function study for COPD flare-ups
Part of Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how a COPD flare-up might affect the heart in people who haven't had a heart attack or known heart muscle damage before. It uses a simple heart ultrasound to check for stress-related changes.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are currently in the hospital for a COPD flare-up
- You can join the study within 3 days of being admitted
- You do not have a prior heart attack or known heart wall motion problems
- You do not have severe memory or thinking problems that would make it hard to follow instructions
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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