Simple blood test could catch hidden heart disease in seniors
NCT ID NCT07238426
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a way to find cardiac amyloidosis—a rare but serious heart condition—earlier in people aged 65 and older. Researchers in Turkey will screen 800 patients at family medicine clinics using simple blood tests and medical history. The goal is to see if this approach can identify high-risk patients who need further testing.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this screening approach could help doctors spot cardiac amyloidosis earlier in primary care, potentially improving patient outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not prove that screening improves long-term health, and results may not apply outside this region.
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Locations
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Ordu University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
Ordu, Ordu, 52200, Turkey (Türkiye)