Comparing two stent methods for Y-shaped heart blockages
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two stent-placing techniques for people with a specific type of complex heart blockage at a branch point. It aims to see which method is safer and more effective for opening up the artery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a complex bifurcation blockage (a Y-shaped branch in a heart artery that is significantly narrowed)
- You are having a planned procedure with either a 'mini-crush' or 'controlled balloon-crush' method (two specific ways to place stents)
- You are not having a heart attack with ST-elevation on an EKG
- You do not have cardiogenic shock, in-stent restenosis, or end-stage liver/kidney disease
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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