Fluoroscopy guided EMB and EAM guided EMB on all patients meeting existing guidelines for biopsy.
Who can participate
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Age ≥ 18 years
. New onset NICM as defined by the presence of left ventricular dysfunction (LVEF \< 45% by echocardiography and/or MRI), with symptoms or signs of HF (dyspnea, orthopnea, edema, ascites, rales or pulmonary vascular congestion on chest radiography) of less than 3 months in duration.
. Persistent recent onset NICM as defined by the LVEF and signs/symptoms in #2 above with persistence of the LVEF \< 45% despite evidence-based treatment for HF with reduced LVEF for 2 to 6 months.
. Willingness to provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
. Prior diagnosis of HF or documented LVEF \< 45% more than 6 months prior to enrollment.
. Coronary artery disease, either by history or as determined by coronary angiography demonstrating hemodynamically significant lesions deemed sufficient to potentially contribute to left ventricular dysfunction.
. Ongoing hemodynamically significant arrhythmias deemed to be an independent cause of HF decompensation
. Constrictive pericarditis or tamponade
. Complex congenital heart disease
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Fluoroscopy guided EMB and EAM guided EMB on all patients meeting existing guidelines for biopsy.