Monitoring heart failure with a bedside blood test
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether checking a blood test (NT-proBNP) at the bedside in the heart intensive care unit helps doctors monitor how well treatment is working for people admitted with acute heart failure. The aim is to improve care for patients with fluid buildup (congestion).
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old
- You are currently hospitalized in the cardiac intensive care unit (CCU) for acute heart failure
- You must have signs of fluid overload (like shortness of breath, swelling in your legs, or fluid in the lungs)
- You are receiving standard treatment for heart failure, including IV (intravenous) diuretics
- You can provide consent, or a family member or legal representative can do so for you
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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