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Corvista, Mayo Clinic team up to study non-invasive PH diagnostic test
Corvista Health and Mayo Clinic are working together to test a new blood test that could help doctors diagnose pulmonary hypertension (a serious lung disease where blood pressure in the lungs gets too high) without invasive procedures. The test aims to make it easier to identify who has the disease, figure out how severe it is, and decide who needs to see a specialist. This collaboration is an important step forward in developing better diagnostic tools for this condition.
WHY IT MATTERSIf successful, this non-invasive test could help patients with suspected pulmonary hypertension get diagnosed faster and more accurately, potentially avoiding unnecessary invasive procedures like heart catheterization while ensuring those who need specialist care are properly referred.