Understanding heart failure and blood vessel pressure changes
Part of Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This research study examines how certain biological pathways work in patients with heart failure who need heart catheterization (a procedure to measure heart pressures). By understanding these pathways, researchers hope to develop better treatments for pulmonary hypertension, a condition where blood pressure in the lungs becomes dangerously high.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with heart failure and your doctor has recommended a heart catheterization procedure (a test that measures pressures in your heart)
- You are able and willing to provide written consent to participate
- You do not have an allergy to iodinated contrast (a dye used in some imaging tests)
- You are not participating in the optional CT scan substudy, or if you are, you are eligible for a heart transplant evaluation
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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