Ultrasound at the clinic to help diagnose heart failure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a small ultrasound device during a clinic visit can help doctors diagnose heart failure more quickly and accurately. It may help you get the right care sooner if you have symptoms like shortness of breath or swelling.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are visiting a participating clinic for new heart-related symptoms (like shortness of breath or trouble breathing when lying down) or as a new cardiology patient.
- You weigh at least 40 kilograms (about 88 pounds).
- You have not had an echocardiogram (a heart ultrasound) in the past 3 years.
- You have not had heart surgery or been born with a heart condition.
- You do not need oxygen therapy at home and your body mass index (BMI) is under 40.
- You are not pregnant and you can read and understand English.
- You are able to give consent on your own (no legal guardian).
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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