Heart and lung coupling in schistosomiasis-related high blood pressure in the lungs
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at how well the right side of the heart works with the lungs in people who have a lung condition caused by schistosomiasis (a parasitic infection). It uses an ultrasound of the heart to check this connection. Results may help doctors understand and treat this condition better.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have schistosomiasis (a parasitic infection from freshwater snails).
- You must have signs of high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension) based on your doctor's evaluation.
- You must not have other major heart or lung diseases, like severe COPD or heart failure.
- You must not have a blood clot in the lungs (chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension).
- You must not be pregnant or have a serious infection.
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