MRI to measure aortic stiffness in aortic coarctation
Part of Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial uses a special MRI scan to check how stiff the main artery (aorta) is in people with a narrowing called coarctation. It aims to understand how the stiffness affects the heart and blood vessels, which could help guide future care.
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Who can take part
- You are 14 years or older.
- You have a narrowing in your main artery (aorta) that is either new or has come back after a procedure.
- You weigh at least 20 kilograms (about 44 pounds).
- Your heart pumps blood normally (measured by a test called ejection fraction).
- You do not have any metal implants or severe claustrophobia that would prevent an MRI.
- You do not have other serious heart valve problems or a history of certain heart surgeries.
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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