About this trial

The investigators are aiming to investigate the association between ejection fraction (EF) determined by echocardiography and signals obtained from Photoplethysmography (PPG) in the general population. The investigators are also aiming to investigate the association between blood pressure and signals obtained from PPG in the general population.

Finally, the investigators are also aiming to investigate the association between signals obtained from PPG in the general population to cardioechographic findings such as, valvular heart disease, structural heart diseases, cardiomyopathies, pericardial disease etc.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Male or Female aged18 years or older.

Patients scheduled to undergo an echocardiogram at Tulane Medical Center.

Disqualifiers

Participants under 18 years of age.

Participants with cognitive impairments.

Participants with a physical inability to wear the Biostrap during the echocardiogram.

Individuals who cannot read, speak, and/or understand English.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Photoplethysmography

Treatment groups

500 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Locations

3
East Jefferson General Hospital70006, New OrleansLouisiana, United States
Tulane Doctors - Speciality Care - Napoleon70115, New OrleansLouisiana, United States
University Medical Center70112, New OrleansLouisiana, United States

Sponsors and collaborators

Tulane University

Lead sponsor