Electrical impedance tomography for pulmonary hypertension
Part of Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a new, noninvasive way to measure lung function in people with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). It uses a belt with electrodes placed around your chest during a standard heart catheterization procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are being evaluated for or have been diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs).
- Your doctor has already recommended that you have a right heart catheterization (a procedure to check the pressure in your heart and lungs).
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have structural heart disease (like a hole or valve problem), an irregular heartbeat, or a pacemaker.
- You can hold your breath for at least 30 seconds and follow instructions.
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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