Heart health check for lupus nephritis patients
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This study uses a simple blood test to estimate the risk of heart and blood vessel problems in people with lupus nephritis. It aims to find early signs of heart disease before symptoms appear.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with lupus nephritis (kidney inflammation caused by lupus).
- You do not have heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, or kidney disease.
- You are not pregnant, and you do not have an active infection or cancer.
- You are not obese, and you do not have high cholesterol or take cholesterol-lowering medication.
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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