Description: Blood tests are routinely used to assess a patient's condition, and we are in the process of discovering new blood-based markers of heart disease.
There any many different potential markers, including small pieces of cell membranes and various hormones produced by the body in response to heart disease.
Participation: Participation in these trials typically involve obtaining a blood sample from your dog.
Contact: For more information about participating in any of our studies, please email us at pennvet.cardiology@upenn.edu.
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