Finding risky heart artery plaques with special imaging
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses special camera catheters to look at artery plaques that are not the main cause of your current heart attack or chest pain. The goal is to find high-risk plaques early so doctors can decide the best treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome (heart attack or unstable angina).
- You are scheduled for a coronary angiogram and possible stent placement.
- You have a blocked artery (40-70% narrowed) that is not the main cause of your current symptoms and does not already have a stent.
- You are not in shock or have unstable blood pressure.
- You do not have severe kidney disease (eGFR <30) or a very short life expectancy.
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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