Stent placement for thoracic aorta problems in urgent high-risk patients
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial studies a new type of stent graft placed in the chest aorta (from the aortic arch into the descending part) to treat aneurysms or dissections in people who are too high-risk for open surgery. It may help by offering a faster, less invasive repair when waiting for a custom stent would be unsafe.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older and able to sign informed consent.
- Your main problem must be in the thoracic aorta/arch, such as an aneurysm, penetrating ulcer, Type B dissection, or a residual dissection after prior Type A repair.
- The doctor must plan to treat blood flow to the arch branches (BT, LCCA, LSA) and you must be high-risk but stable enough to tolerate the procedure.
- Your imaging must show healthy “landing zones” (seal areas) in the aorta with enough length, and no clot in the neck area.
- Your aorta and branch vessel sizes/shape must fit the device limits, and the access arteries (arm/groin) must be suitable for device delivery.
- You must not need emergency treatment right away, and you must have kidney function and overall health that allow contrast imaging and follow-up.
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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