Calcium on CT scan and heart blockage procedure outcomes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at whether calcium buildup seen on a heart CT scan affects the success of opening a completely blocked artery. It may help guide future treatment for people with similar blockages.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- In the last 5 years, you had a procedure to open a completely blocked heart artery (chronic total occlusion, or CTO).
- You had a special CT scan of your heart's arteries (CTCA) either before or after that procedure.
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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