Heart exercise program for patients with blocked arteries before treatment
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if a cardiac rehab exercise program can help patients with a completely blocked heart artery before they get a stent procedure. It aims to see if the program is safe and doable for these patients.
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Who can take part
- You have a completely blocked artery in your heart that is at least 2.5mm wide.
- Your doctor has decided you need a stent procedure to open that blockage.
- You have chest pain or similar symptoms, and tests show the blocked artery area is not getting enough blood.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have not done a cardiac rehab program in the last year.
- You are willing and able to take part in a supervised exercise program.
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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