Studying plaque types in coronary artery disease with advanced imaging
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial uses advanced imaging (OCT) and single-cell analysis to study different types of plaque in people with coronary artery disease. It aims to understand how these plaque types differ at a cellular level, which could lead to better treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You can understand the study and give your consent.
- You have stable heart disease or a recent heart attack caused by a specific type of plaque.
- You have not had certain heart procedures or conditions that might affect the imaging.
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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