Stent treatment for left main coronary artery disease
Part of Heart & circulation, Pain clinical trials.
This trial studies a new way to treat blockages in the left main coronary artery using a drug-coated stent. It aims to find out if a careful approach with a single stent and temporary side-branch support works well for people with heart disease.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have stable coronary artery disease, a mild heart attack (non-ST-elevation), or unstable angina (chest pain at rest).
- A blockage is confirmed in the left main coronary artery (the main artery on the left side of your heart).
- Your heart team has agreed that angioplasty (PCI) is a good option for you.
- You have not had a major heart attack (ST-elevation) within the past week, and you are not in cardiogenic shock.
- You have not had coronary artery bypass surgery before.
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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