Comparing heart tests for recent blood clot in the lungs
Part of Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two ultrasound methods for checking the right side of the heart after a sudden blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). It aims to see if the newer method (strain imaging) is better at finding heart problems than the standard test.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You were just diagnosed with a blood clot in your lungs (confirmed by a CT scan).
- You had an ultrasound of your heart within 24 hours of that diagnosis.
- You have not had a previous blood clot in your lungs.
- You do not have heart disease, weak heart muscle, or significant heart valve problems.
- You do not have chronic high blood pressure in your lungs or other conditions that already affect the right side of your heart.
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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