Heart Failure Clinical Research Study
What is Heart Failure?
When the heart fails to pump blood as well as it should. Blood may start to back up and fluid may build up in the lungs which may cause shortness of breath. Swelling of the feet and legs may also occur if there is too much fluid buildup in the body.
What are the symptoms of Heart Failure?
Heart Failure patients may show no symptoms,
Heart failure can be ongoing (chronic), or it may start suddenly (acute).
Heart failure symptoms may include:
- Fatigue and weakiness
- Shortness of breath with activity
- Shortness of breath when lying down, which makes the patient adds more pillows
- Buildup of fluid may cause: swelling in the legs, ankles and feet, cough, rapid weight gain, swelling of abdomen
- Rapid or irregular heartbeat
- Nausea and decreased appetite
- Chest pain if heart failure is caused by a heart attack
These symptoms may overlap with other medical conditions. Don't diagnose yourself. If you are experiencing the above symptoms, see your doctor as soon as possible. You need a healthcare professional to diagnose your medical conditions.
When to call 911? If you are experiencing:
- Chest pain
- Severe shortness of breath
- Loss of consciousness / fainting
- Irregular heartbeats Sudden, and coughing up white or pink, foamy mucus
- Any other life threatening symptoms.
If you are already diagnosed with Heart Failure and experience worsening of symptoms or if you start experiencing new symptoms or signs, it may indicate that your heart failure is getting worse. You may need to see your doctor promptly, as you may need a change in treatment or adjusting your medication doses. Your doctor may also request further investigations such as lab work or Echocardiogram.
If you are diagnosed with Heart failure, and wish to participate in a clinical trial, sign up. One of our team will contact you to determine if you qualify.
We are currently accepting patients for a clinical research study for people with both heart failure and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Adults over the age of 21 may qualify to participate.
Learn more about the investigational treatment for adults with heart failure and chronic kidney disease.
Receive the investigational study medication at no cost.
Receive compensation fir time and travel if you qualify.