Comparing routine vs. selective heparin to prevent artery blockage after catheter procedure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving a blood-thinner called heparin to all patients during a procedure through the wrist (radial artery) is better than giving it only when needed. The goal is to see which approach reduces the risk of the artery getting blocked afterward.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a diagnostic procedure where a thin tube (catheter) will go through your wrist artery to look at your heart.
- You must be able to understand the study and sign a consent form.
- You need to be able to take certain blood-thinning medicines such as aspirin, clopidogrel, prasugrel, ticagrelor, and heparin-like drugs.
- You must not have a bruise or aneurysm (bulging) at the wrist that would prevent using the radial or ulnar artery.
- You must not have a pattern in your wrist blood flow that would interfere with checking if the artery is sealed properly.
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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