Pulmonary artery pressure to predict blood clots in the lungs
Part of Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a heart ultrasound measurement called pulmonary artery pressure can help doctors predict if a patient with shortness of breath has a blood clot in the lungs. It compares current pressure readings with past readings to see if changes might signal a clot.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You came to the emergency room because of shortness of breath.
- Your doctor suspected you might have a blood clot in your lungs.
- You had a heart ultrasound (echocardiogram) that measured the pressure in your lung's blood vessels.
- You had a previous heart ultrasound with the same pressure measurement in your medical records.
- Your medical records include enough test results and imaging to fully evaluate you for a blood clot.
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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