Shockwave lithotripsy for severe calcium in heart arteries
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new method called coronary lithotripsy to break up severe calcium deposits in heart arteries before placing a stent. It may help people with very hard, calcified blockages that are hard to treat with standard stenting.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have chest pain or test results showing reduced blood flow to your heart, even with medication
- An angiogram shows a new blockage in a heart artery that is 2.5 to 4 mm wide
- The blockage has severe calcium buildup (grade 3 on a special x-ray score)
- You have not had a heart attack in the last week
- You do not have another serious illness that limits your life to less than a year
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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