Measuring Blood Flow in the Heart's Main Artery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This research study uses MRI imaging to measure how blood flows through your aorta, the main blood vessel leaving your heart. Researchers want to understand normal blood flow patterns in healthy people to improve how doctors diagnose heart problems.
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Who can take part
- You are in good health with no heart disease or heart disease history
- You are 18 years old or older
- Your BMI (body mass index) is 30 or lower
- You do not have an irregular heartbeat
- You are comfortable having an MRI scan and do not have a pacemaker, metal clips in your brain, or are not pregnant
- You can sign a consent form showing you understand and agree to participate
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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