Early heart failure detection using a blood test in primary care
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial is testing a simple blood test (NT-proBNP) to find heart failure early in people who have symptoms but haven't been diagnosed yet. If the test levels are high, it could help doctors start treatment sooner.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have signs or symptoms that could be from heart failure (like shortness of breath, swelling, or tiredness).
- You are being seen by a primary care doctor (not a heart specialist).
- You have never been told you have heart failure before.
- Your NT-proBNP blood test result is higher than 300 pg/mL (a measure of heart strain).
- You are not currently on kidney dialysis, have a life expectancy under 1 year from another serious illness, or are in another clinical trial.
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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