Shockwave balloon for hard heart blockages trial
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a new balloon catheter that uses sound waves to break up hard calcium blockages in heart arteries. It may be an option for people with stable chest pain or who have recovered from a recent heart attack, and who have a single, tough blockage.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a blocked heart artery that is either very hard (calcified) or completely blocked, and your doctor plans to treat it with a special balloon that uses sound waves to break up the calcium.
- Your heart's pumping strength is better than 30%.
- You have not had a major heart attack or stroke in the last month or two.
- You do not have serious kidney disease (eGFR below 30), active bleeding, or a bleeding disorder.
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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