Compare heart stent treatment vs medicines for weak heart function
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at whether opening blocked heart arteries with a stent (a PCI procedure) works better than staying on heart medicines for people with weakened pumping function and certain types of heart failure. It may help patients by testing which approach best improves outcomes over time.
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Who can take part
- Be 19 years of age or older
- Have stage C heart failure with heart pumping function under 40% (left ventricular ejection fraction <40%)
- Have significant artery narrowing (>50%) plus evidence of reduced blood flow to the heart during testing
- Be a candidate for a stent procedure (PCI) for the artery blockages
- Not have had a heart attack in the last 4 weeks, and have viable heart muscle on special testing
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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