Comparing two guiding catheters for heart artery opening
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of guiding catheters (GUIDEX versus Launcher) used during a common heart procedure to open blocked arteries. It aims to see which one works better in people who need this procedure and can have it through the wrist or groin.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have significant heart artery blockage and are scheduled for a procedure (PCI) to open it, plus you'll stay in the hospital overnight.
- Your doctor can use the artery in your wrist or groin for the procedure.
- The blocked artery is at least 2.4 mm wide and the blockage is no longer than 32 mm.
- You are not currently bleeding, have not had a heart attack or unstable condition in the last 24 hours, and are not pregnant or nursing.
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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