VA tests 5-Minute leg check for hidden heart risk

NCT ID NCT03625349

Summary

This study is testing a simple, non-invasive method to check blood vessel health in aging Veterans. Researchers move a participant's leg gently while using an ultrasound to measure blood flow, which indicates how well the blood vessels are working. The goal is to see if this test can become a standard tool to detect early heart disease risk and help personalize rehabilitation programs.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, Salt Lake City, UT

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84148-0001, United States

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