Faster diagnosis of abnormal coronary artery origin
Part of Heart & circulation, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a new, faster way to diagnose an uncommon heart condition where one of the main arteries (the coronary artery) starts from the wrong place on the aorta. The goal is to help doctors find and treat it sooner.
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Who can take part
- You must be older than 6 years old.
- You must have a condition called anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA), meaning your heart artery starts from an unusual spot.
- You must have a normal heart rhythm (sinus rhythm).
- You cannot have long-term inflammation or other conditions like chronic liver disease, kidney failure, or thyroid problems.
- You cannot have an irregular heartbeat or a known allergy to materials used in the recording devices.
- If you are a woman who can become pregnant, you must not be pregnant.
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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