OCT vs. angiography for heart attack treatment
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to guide treatment during a heart attack: using a special camera (OCT) inside the artery or standard X-ray (angiography). It aims to see which method leads to better results for patients.
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Who can take part
- You are 19 years old or older.
- You had a major heart attack (STEMI) within the last 12 hours.
- You are having a procedure to open the blocked artery (primary PCI).
- You can understand and agree to the risks and benefits of the study.
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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