Early heart failure screening for high-risk patients
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial checks for early signs of heart failure in people who have multiple risk factors. It will use blood tests, a wearable device, and a handheld ultrasound to find any changes early, so treatment can start quickly.
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Who can take part
- You are 40 years or older.
- You have at least 2 of these risk factors: heart disease, diabetes, a type of irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation (permanent or always present, not coming and going), past stroke, blocked leg arteries, kidney disease, long-term use of water pills, or lung disease called COPD.
- You have mild to moderate shortness of breath or fatigue (based on a simple activity scale).
- You haven't been diagnosed with heart failure before.
- You are willing to come to the Cleveland Clinic for study visits.
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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