Heart ultrasound test for primary care patients
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests if a quick heart ultrasound done by your regular doctor can find early signs of heart problems. It may help people with certain risk factors or mild symptoms like shortness of breath or leg swelling.
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Who can take part
- You must be 65 or older with a cardiovascular risk factor (high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol) or be an adult with mild shortness of breath (only with exercise), leg swelling, unexplained tiredness, weight gain, cough, or a history of carpal tunnel surgery.
- You should not have any heart symptoms like chest pain, severe breathing trouble, or fainting spells.
- You must not have a heart condition already diagnosed, such as valve disease or coronary artery disease.
- You cannot have a body mass index (BMI) over 35 or breast implants.
- You must have health insurance and not be under legal guardianship.
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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