Heart function study for severe COPD flare-ups
Part of Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial looks at how the heart and lungs work together during a severe COPD flare-up that requires hospital care. It may help doctors find better ways to treat breathing problems in the ICU.
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Who can take part
- You must be older than 40.
- You must have a COPD diagnosis confirmed by breathing tests.
- You must be in the ICU for a severe COPD flare-up that started within the last 14 days.
- You must not have moderate to severe heart valve disease.
- You must not have a history of heart failure on the left side of the heart.
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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