Stent plus heart surgery for high risk carotid patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial looks at whether doing carotid artery stenting at the same time as heart surgery is safe and effective for people at high risk of stroke around the time of surgery. It targets people with significant carotid narrowing who also need heart surgery for specific heart problems.
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Who can take part
- You need carotid artery treatment at the same time as scheduled heart surgery, as agreed by the heart and brain (neurovascular) teams
- You can sign consent and agree to routine follow-up visits and tests over time
- You have significant carotid narrowing: either symptoms within 6 months with 50%+ narrowing, or no symptoms with about 70–80%+ narrowing
- You have heart problems that require surgery, such as blocked heart arteries in multiple areas or left main blockage with unstable angina or a non-ST-elevation heart attack
- You have severe valve disease that has been confirmed by an ultrasound (echocardiogram)
- You don’t have major “stop” issues like very low kidney function, pregnancy, or complete carotid blockage
Quick eligibility check
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