Leg ultrasound may spot repeat blood clots in lungs

NCT ID NCT05413317

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a leg vein ultrasound could improve how doctors diagnose a repeat pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung). Researchers studied 115 adults hospitalized with symptoms like sudden shortness of breath or chest pain. They compared the ultrasound results with standard tests to see if it helped confirm or rule out a new clot.

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Locations

  • CHITS

    Toulon, Var, 83056, France

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