Ultrasound-guided care for chronic heart failure
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial uses portable ultrasound at the doctor's office to guide treatment for people with chronic heart failure who have recently been in the hospital. It aims to improve how we manage fluid buildup and symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You were recently hospitalized for acute heart failure.
- You have signs or symptoms of fluid buildup, like shortness of breath, swelling, or crackles in your lungs.
- Your NT-proBNP level is high for your age (450 if under 55, 900 if 55-75, or 1800 if over 75).
- You had to increase your water pill dose or get IV diuretics recently.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you are 18 or older.
- You do not have other serious heart conditions or recent major heart procedures.
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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