Testing heart muscle health with PET/MR scan
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses a special imaging test (PET/MR) to check if damaged heart muscle is still alive and can recover. It is for people with severe blocked arteries and weak heart pumping function who are planning bypass surgery or stem cell treatment.
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Who can take part
- Age under 80 years old
- Severe blockages in at least 2 heart arteries (more than 80% narrow)
- Weak heart pumping function (LVEF less than 40%)
- Heart attack happened at least 3 months ago
- Planning to have bypass surgery or stem cell treatment
- Able to have an MRI (no metal implants, pacemaker, or claustrophobia)
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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