New scan could spot hidden heart infections in valve patients
NCT ID NCT05446376
First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated May 18, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study is testing whether a special PET/CT scan using gallium-68 citrate can better diagnose infections in artificial heart valves. About 40 adults with suspected valve infections will receive the scan, and results will be compared to standard diagnostic criteria after 3 months. The goal is to see if this scan improves accuracy and helps doctors make faster, more reliable diagnoses.
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