Sex differences in valvular heart disease
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses special MRI scans to look at how valvular heart disease (like leaky or narrowed aortic valves) affects men and women differently. It aims to find unique biological patterns that could lead to better treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 90 years old
- You have at least moderate aortic regurgitation (leaky valve) or aortic stenosis (narrowed valve) based on your medical history or prior tests
- You do not have a sudden heart injury, torn aorta, certain congenital heart defects, or abnormal blood vessel connections
- You can safely have an MRI: no pacemaker or defibrillator, no old metal clips in your brain, weight under 440 pounds, and no severe claustrophobia
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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