Aortic sclerosis and heart disease severity
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a stiffening of the heart's aortic valve (called aortic sclerosis) is linked to the severity of blocked arteries in the heart. It may help doctors understand if this valve finding can be a sign of heart disease severity.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with aortic sclerosis (a stiffening of the aortic valve in the heart) using an ultrasound of the heart.
- You do not have rheumatic heart disease (heart valve damage caused by rheumatic fever).
- You do not have a congenital (born with) aortic valve problem.
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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