The purpose of this study is to determine whether discussions of life story, forgiveness, and future goals improve quality of life for patients with serious illness.
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of CLP on serum potassium and signs and symptoms of fluid overload in heart failure patients with chronic kidney disease.
This is a Phase 2, single-center, randomized placebo controlled trial of valsartan (an angiotensin receptor blocker) in adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension. The study will evaluate the safety and clinical efficacy of a 24-week cours
Robotic assisted gait therapy with the Lokomat® as a new method for rehabilitation in advanced heart failure and after cardiac surgery.
The purpose of this study is to confirm that treatment with IV ferric carboxymaltose improves exercise capacity, physical functioning and quality of life in patients with iron deficiency and chronic heart failure.
The aim of the study is to evaluate the influence of physical training and respiratory rehabilitation performed by patients at home on quality of life, symptoms, physical endurance, force of respiratory and skeletal muscles and body mass co
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of biofeedback-relaxation combined with cognitive behavioral therapy on clinical, physical and psychological outcomes in patients with heart failure.
A study to evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of Zuozhu Daxi in patients with chronic heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction
Central sleep apnoea (CSA) is common in patients with chronic systolic heart failure (HFrEF). Various trials have shown a prevalence of 21 - 37% in this group of people.
1. To measure the ability of trans-resveratrol to influence the development of chronic heart failure (CHF) in women in the early postmenopausal period (1-4 years) with hypertension (HTN) and reduced bone mineral density (BMD).
Some patients who have multiple long-term health conditions have significant challenges accessing needed services despite available primary care and social services resources. Patient navigation programs may help those with complex health c
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether LOLE.K, a new and specialized robotic bed, is effective in the rehabilitation of patients who have undergone surgery. The primary objectives of the trial are: * Efficacy of LOLE.K: Doe
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the incidence of the Driveline Infection of a novel full-magnetically levitated left ventricular assist device with a new design of driveline. The main question it aims to answer is : T
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of BMS-986231 on systolic and diastolic parameters in patients with heart failure and low ejection fraction.
This is a retrospective chart review examining our experience with carvedilol in CHF secondary to left-to-right heart shunt lesions. The treatment group will be children who have received carvedilol.
Remote ischaemic conditioning (RIC) is known to reduce infarct size post MI when used in the peri/immediate post infarct period. However little is known as to the effect of repeated remote conditioning post-MI (Myocardial Infarction) on not
This is a clinical registry of patients with cardiac amyloidosis being treated at University Hospital Leipzig. The aim of the registry is to collect detailed information about clinical events, symptoms, imaging, biomarkers, comorbidities, a
The Pilot study is designed to evaluate the overall safety and feasibility of a strategy based on subcutaneous delivery of furosemide. It will be used to inform the subsequent evaluation phase of the study (separate protocol).
The goal of this protocol is to obtain information from individuals with cardiomyopathy and from their families in order to elucidate the molecular genetics of this disorder. This will provide the basis for future genetic counseling as well
Dyspnea is a frequent symptom in patients admitted to the Emergency Department (ED); discriminating between cardiogenic and non-cardiogenic dyspnea is a common clinical dilemma. The initial diagnostic work-out is often not very accurate in