Diagnosing heart infection causes
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to find the cause of infective endocarditis, a serious heart infection. It may help doctors choose the right treatment faster.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have a definite or possible diagnosis of infective endocarditis based on standard criteria.
- You must not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You must not have a very high risk of dying within 14 days due to complications.
- You must not have taken antibiotics for this infection before, unless the treatment failed.
- You must agree to participate by signing a consent form.
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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