Balloon study for recent heart attack treatment
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two types of balloon catheters used to open blocked heart arteries during a heart attack. It aims to see if a special coated balloon is safer and more effective than the standard one, using advanced imaging to guide the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You had a severe heart attack (STEMI) within the last 12 hours or received clot-busting medicine within 6 hours.
- The blocked artery has not been treated before and is between 2.5 mm and 4 mm wide.
- After initial treatment, the blockage is reduced to less than 30% with no major tears or clots.
- You are willing to have a follow-up heart catheterization at 9 months.
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have no history of prior heart attack, bleeding issues, or recent stroke.
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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