A new heart ultrasound test for intensive care patients
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to measure heart pressure using an ultrasound, which may help doctors decide how to treat patients in intensive care. If successful, it could be used more widely in the future.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You are currently in the intensive care unit at Queen Mary Hospital.
- Your doctor has already scheduled a heart ultrasound as part of your normal care.
- You are not in an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation.
- The heart ultrasound must give clear images of your 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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