Scientists use High-Tech scans to unlock deadly heart disease secrets
NCT ID NCT02641145
Summary
This study aims to better understand how a protein buildup called amyloid damages the heart in people with light chain amyloidosis. Researchers will use advanced PET and MRI scans to visualize the amyloid in the heart and measure how it affects heart function and metabolism. The goal is to identify the mechanisms of heart damage to help develop better future treatments for this serious condition.
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Brigham and Womens' Hospital
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