Study of IVUS for Complex Heart Procedures
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study will look at how using a special ultrasound (IVUS) during a heart procedure (PCI) can help people with complex blockages, such as heavy calcium or multiple narrowings. It aims to see if this approach improves outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have at least one complex heart blockage (like heavy calcium, in a main artery, or very long) or need a heart pump during your procedure.
- You have stable chest pain or a non-emergency heart attack (not a severe heart attack within the last 7 days).
- All your blockages can be treated with standard drug-coated stents or balloons.
- You can attend follow-up visits and understand the risks and benefits.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking part in another study that hasn't finished.
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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