Heart ultrasound training for primary care doctors
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether family doctors can use a small ultrasound device to check the heart for early signs of disease. It may help find heart problems sooner in people who have risk factors or mild symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 or older and have high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol, even if treated
- Or you are an adult with mild shortness of breath when active, swelling in your legs, unusual tiredness, weight gain, a cough without a clear cause, or a history of carpal tunnel surgery
- You do not have any known heart disease, including valve problems or blocked arteries
- You have not seen a heart specialist in the last 5 years
- You do not have an irregular heartbeat, chest pain, or severe shortness of breath
- You are not severely obese (BMI over 35) and do not have breast implants
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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