Fast heart failure diagnosis with imaging in the emergency room
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether quick imaging scans in the emergency department can help doctors diagnose heart failure faster in patients showing heart failure symptoms. The goal is to speed up diagnosis and improve care.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You came to the emergency department with signs or symptoms of heart failure (like shortness of breath or swelling)
- Blood tests show elevated natriuretic peptides—proteins that indicate heart stress (NT-proBNP >125 or BNP >50)
- You have never been diagnosed with heart failure before
- You are not currently receiving dialysis or kidney replacement therapy
- You are not receiving comfort or end-of-life care
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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