Heart test upgrade may spot hidden stiffness in breathless patients
NCT ID NCT06927973
First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study looked at whether taking additional images during a standard exercise stress echocardiogram can help doctors figure out if chest pain or shortness of breath is caused by a stiff heart condition called HFpEF. Researchers enrolled 30 adults aged 50 and older who were already scheduled for a stress test. The goal was to see if the extra information improves diagnosis and reduces the need for more invasive procedures.
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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