A standardized method for treating hardened heart artery blockages
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial is testing a new step-by-step approach (algorithm) to treat hardened, calcified blockages in heart arteries during a stent procedure. The goal is to see if this standardized method helps improve outcomes for patients with these tough-to-treat blockages.
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Who can take part
- You have a confirmed blockage in your heart artery that is at least 70% narrowed and has significant calcium buildup (hardening).
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are willing to follow the study procedures and attend follow-up visits.
- You are not in cardiogenic shock, have not had a recent major heart attack, and do not have a blocked artery that cannot be crossed with a wire.
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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