Scientists scan healthy hearts to unlock secrets of aging

NCT ID NCT03064503

Summary

This study aimed to understand how normal aging affects the heart muscle. Researchers used MRI scans and blood tests to measure heart function and look for signs of tissue scarring (fibrosis) in 74 healthy adults. The goal was to learn how these age-related changes are connected, without testing any treatments.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Département de Radiologie, CHU Saint-Etienne - Hôpital Nord

    Saint-Etienne, 42270, France

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