Echocardiogram for Heart Failure
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to find out if additional images taken during a stress echocardiogram study and risk score calculation will help the doctor determine if shortness of breath or chest pain are caused by stiff heart (heart failure with preserved ejection fraction or HFpEF).
Do I need to stop my current medications for the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Exercise Stress Echocardiography for heart failure?
Stress echocardiography is effective in identifying heart problems by showing how the heart works under stress, which can help predict outcomes in heart failure. It is also useful in detecting coronary artery disease and assessing heart function after a heart attack, making it a valuable tool for managing heart conditions.12345
Is stress echocardiography safe for humans?
Stress echocardiography, including exercise and pharmacologic methods, is generally safe with a low risk of major, life-threatening complications. However, adverse events are more common with dobutamine stress echocardiography, and precautions can minimize infectious risks, especially during pandemics.678910
How is the treatment Exercise Stress Echocardiography unique for heart failure?
Exercise Stress Echocardiography is unique because it combines physical exercise with echocardiographic imaging to assess heart function, providing real-time visualization of heart motion during stress. This approach can detect abnormalities that might not be visible at rest, offering a more dynamic assessment compared to traditional methods.511121314
Research Team
Marat Fudim, MD
Principal Investigator
Duke University
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for people over 50 who are getting a stress echocardiogram because they have trouble breathing or chest pain when active. It's not for those with known stiff heart issues, weak heart pump, severe kidney disease, certain lung conditions, specific heart diseases like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or severe valve problems.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants undergo a clinically indicated stress echocardiogram study with additional echo images taken for research purposes
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including HFpEF clinic visits and right heart catheterization
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Exercise Stress Echocardiography
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Duke University
Lead Sponsor