Edema and Fibrosis CMR imaging in NICM

Edema and Fibrosis CMR imaging in NICM

Brief description of study

The Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Research Group at the University of Pennsylvania is conducting research to better characterize the heart muscle. 
We are recruiting 18-70 year old healthy volunteers who are NOT taking medications regularly to perform a cardiac or heart MRI. Exceptions are medications taken as needed for allergies, non-prescription pain meds (e.g. Tylenol or Advil), and birth control. We cannot image people with metal implants. 
The MRI will take about 1 hour of your time in Philadelphia. There will be a blood draw. We'll also inject a contrast agent. You cannot take a sedative before our MRI. Note: an MRI does NOT expose you to radiation.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    healthy volunteers
  • Age: Between 18 Years - 70 Years
  • Gender: All

Eligibility criteria include:

  • NOT taking medications regularly (except for allergies, non-prescription pain meds (e.g. Tylenol or Advil), and birth control)
  • No metal implants
  • If claustrophobic, no sedatives can be taken prior to MRI

Updated on 07 Jun 2022. Study ID: 815442

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