Palliative care support for heart failure patients
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a program to bring palliative care (extra support for comfort and quality of life) to people hospitalized with heart failure. Your doctor will take part, and if you qualify, you may get this additional care during your stay.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are in the hospital for heart failure
- Your blood test (NT-proBNP) must be over 500 pg/mL
- You received a type of water pill (IV diuretic) within 24 hours of being admitted
- You are not pregnant at the time of admission
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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