Testing a heart-protection method after a blocked-artery procedure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at whether “ischemic postconditioning” (briefly changing blood flow right after opening a blocked heart artery) can improve outcomes in people with a specific type of heart attack. It’s meant for patients who get primary PCI (a catheter-based procedure to reopen the artery) soon after symptoms start.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- Your chest pain started suddenly and was less than 12 hours ago
- Your hospital diagnosis is a STEMI heart attack (based on specific ECG patterns)
- After the procedure attempt, the blocked artery’s blood flow is very low (TIMI flow 0 to 1)
- You can participate voluntarily (no refusal) and are not pregnant or could be pregnant
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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