Heart artery function test after a heart attack
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how well the blood vessels in your arm relax after a heart attack. It uses an ultrasound test on your arm, a heart ultrasound, and some blood tests to see if this can help predict future heart problems.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old.
- You are in the hospital right now because of a heart attack (called STEMI or NSTEMI).
- You are willing to sign a consent form to be in the study.
- You are able to come back for follow-up visits as the study requires.
- You are not over 85 years old.
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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