Stent for vulnerable plaques in heart patients
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether implanting stents in non-obstructive, high-risk plaques (thin-capped fatty plaques) can prevent future heart attacks. It is for people who have already had treatment for a recent heart attack or unstable angina and have additional plaques that are not severely blocking blood flow but are vulnerable.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome (like unstable angina or a heart attack).
- You have had special imaging tests of your heart arteries (angiography, QFR, and OCT).
- Your main blocked arteries have already been treated successfully.
- You can take blood thinners (dual antiplatelet therapy) for at least one year.
- You do not have severe heart failure or kidney problems.
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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