New imaging & catheter system for blocked heart arteries
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a new imaging and catheter system to treat chronic total blockages in heart arteries. If you still have chest pain or other symptoms despite medical therapy, this study may help open the blockage and improve blood flow.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You still have symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath even with medical treatment.
- You have a chronic total blockage in a heart artery and are scheduled for a procedure to open it.
- You are willing to follow the study schedule and come for follow-up visits.
- You do not have certain health conditions like recent stroke, bleeding problems, or active cancer that could affect your safety.
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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