Heart bypass surgery planning with CT versus standard angiogram
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to plan heart bypass surgery: a CT scan that measures blood flow (CT-FFR) versus the usual heart catheter X-ray (angiogram). It aims to see which method leads to better outcomes for people with blocked heart arteries.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 80 years old.
- You need coronary artery bypass grafting for blockages in multiple heart arteries.
- You agree to take part in the study.
- You do not have severe heart failure (ejection fraction under 25%).
- You have not had heart surgery before.
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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