Blood pressure drop during Valsalva in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how blood pressure changes during a simple breathing exercise (the Valsalva maneuver) in people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart muscle is thickened. It aims to understand if this test can help detect a specific type of blockage in the heart's main pumping chamber.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, with or without a known blockage in the heart's outflow tract.
- You are able to understand and sign the consent form yourself.
- You can cooperate with simple tests like holding your breath and wearing a blood pressure monitor.
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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