Blood Clots in the Lungs and Heart Shunts Study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at whether people with blood clots in their lungs have hidden holes in their hearts that let blood bypass normal circulation. Researchers will use imaging tests to understand this connection and see if it affects how patients do.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have been diagnosed with an acute pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung), regardless of size
- You can give informed consent yourself, or a legally authorized representative can consent on your behalf
- You are able to participate in study activities as determined by the research team
- You are able to undergo an MRI scan (an imaging test that uses magnets, not radiation)
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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