Test opening blocked heart arteries using two different procedures
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial studies whether two ways of threading a device to open a long-term blocked coronary artery are both safe and effective. You may qualify if you have a chronic total blockage and heart-related symptoms, and you can follow the study follow-up plan.
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Who can take part
- You’re 19 years old or older
- You have a chronic total blockage in at least one main heart artery (blood vessel diameter at least 2.5 mm)
- You have heart symptoms like chest discomfort/angina or objective evidence of reduced blood flow to the heart
- You can (or your representative can) agree to the study and sign consent for follow-up
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding
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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