Hunt for hidden heart disease: portuguese study screens 409 patients
NCT ID NCT05409846
Summary
This study aimed to find out how many Portuguese patients with unexplained heart muscle problems actually had a hidden genetic condition called Fabry disease. Researchers screened 409 adults with specific types of heart thickening or enlargement where the cause was unknown. The goal was to improve diagnosis by identifying this rare disease in people who might not know they have it.
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Locations
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Centro Hospitalar De Trás-Os-Montes E Alto Douro, E.P.E.
Vila Real, 5000-508, Portugal
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Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, EPE., Hospital de Santa Maria
Lisbon, 1600-190, Portugal
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Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João, E.P.E.
Porto, 4200-319, Portugal
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Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Coimbra
Coimbra, 3000-602, Portugal
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Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António
Porto, 4099-001, Portugal
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Centro Hospitalar de Entre Douro e Vouga, E.P.E., Hospital São Sebastião
Santa Maria da Feira, 4520-220, Portugal
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Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia e Espinho, E.P.E.
Vila Nova de Gaia, 4434-502, Portugal
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Centro Hospitalar do Tâmega e Sousa, Hospital Padre Américo
Penafiel, 4564-007, Portugal
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Faculty of Medicine (FMUP)
Porto, 4200-319, Portugal
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Hospital Pedro Hispano (Unidade Local de Saúde Matosinhos)
Matosinhos Municipality, 4464-513, Portugal
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Hospital da Luz, Lisboa
Lisbon, 1500-650, Portugal
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