Using heart signals to detect valve disease
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study is testing whether a new way of measuring heart signals (using chest patches) can help doctors tell if someone has heart valve disease. It may help improve diagnosis without using more invasive tests.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must have either a heart valve condition or normal heart valves, confirmed by an echocardiogram (heart ultrasound).
- You must be able to complete a special type of heart ultrasound called speckle tracking echocardiography.
- You must not have an allergy to electrode patches or medical tape used in the study.
- You must be willing and able to cooperate with the required tests and have your medical records available.
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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