Compare two ways to use an artery during heart bypass
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two surgical techniques for heart bypass: using the left internal thoracic artery in one specific way versus another. It may help improve how well the bypass works in people who need bypass surgery for multiple blocked heart arteries.
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Who can take part
- You are having your first, planned heart bypass surgery (CABG) for multiple blocked arteries
- Your blockage pattern includes the left front artery (LAD) and the other main heart areas (circumflex and right coronary), based on scans
- Your age is 80 or younger
- Your surgeon plans to use the left internal thoracic artery (LITA) in a standard way for bypass
- Your kidneys are healthy enough (GFR is 60 or higher)
- You do not have iodine/contrast allergies or certain serious blood vessel problems in the left arm area
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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