CT scan test to guide treatment for blocked heart arteries
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial studies a heart CT scan technique to help doctors better understand coronary artery blockages. It may help guide treatment choices for people with angina (chest pain) who are at intermediate to high risk.
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Who can take part
- You are age 20 or older.
- You have angina (chest pain) or similar symptoms, or a positive treadmill exercise test.
- Your coronary CT shows a blockage of 70% or more in a heart artery.
- You can get signed informed consent to join the study.
- You do NOT need an immediate heart surgery as part of your care.
- You can take “dual antiplatelet therapy” (blood-thinning medications) for 6 months if you’re enrolled.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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