CT scan timing to check bypass grafts after heart attack
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a special CT heart scan (CT angiography) can show how well bypass grafts are working in people who had a CABG after an acute coronary syndrome. It compares people managed with two anti-platelet medicines versus one aspirin, aiming to understand how well grafts stay open and guide care.
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Who can take part
- You were previously included in the TACSI trial
- Your heart rhythm should not be highly irregular (for example, atrial fibrillation usually disqualifies you)
- Your kidney function should be enough for contrast dye (eGFR must be 45 or higher)
- You weigh 120 kg or less
- You must not have had a severe allergic reaction to iodine-based contrast dye
- You should be able to communicate and be willing to participate
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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