Pocket-Sized ultrasound tool could improve heart emergency care

NCT ID NCT04641169

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested a new automatic tool in a small, portable ultrasound device that measures how well the heart pumps blood. Researchers wanted to see if this tool gives more consistent results than the usual visual assessment by doctors. The study involved 60 adults with breathing trouble, low blood pressure, or chest pain, and compared the tool's readings to those from heart MRI scans.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHRU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau

    Nîmes, 30029, France

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