Heart valve disease study in older adults in China
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study follows older adults in China who have heart valve problems to better understand how these conditions affect people over time. If you join, your health information and follow-up visits will help doctors learn more about valve disease in the elderly and improve future care.
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Who can take part
- You must be 60 years or older
- You must be currently in the hospital
- You must have at least one of the following: significant heart valve disease (like a narrowed or leaky valve), a history of heart valve surgery or a procedure to fix a valve, or a diagnosed heart valve infection
- You must be willing to have your health information recorded and to return for follow-up visits
- You cannot have a mental illness that would make it hard to share information or attend follow-ups
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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