Backup ECMO for high-risk heart stenting
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial studies a safe, backup ECMO machine for people with very weak hearts or complex blockages who need high-risk stenting. It helps keep your blood pumping if your heart struggles during the procedure.
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Who can take part
- Your doctor has decided you need ECMO support during your heart procedure.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- Your heart's pumping strength is less than 35%, or you are at risk of unstable blood pressure, or you are getting a stent in your last open heart artery or in the main left artery, or you have complex blockages in three heart arteries.
- You must not be in cardiogenic shock (needing strong medicines or a device to keep blood pressure up).
- You must not have severe aortic valve leakage, severe leg artery disease, recent stroke, liver or kidney problems, or blood clotting issues.
- You must not be allergic to heparin, aspirin, or related blood thinners.
- You and your doctor have signed a consent form to participate.
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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