CT scan vs. usual care after heart stent or balloon treatment
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a CT scan of the heart arteries is a safe and effective alternative to standard follow-up tests in people who have had a stent or drug-coated balloon placed in a high-risk coronary artery. It may help reduce the need for additional invasive procedures.
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Who can take part
- You are 19 years or older.
- You have had a successful stent or drug-coated balloon procedure for a narrowed heart artery.
- Your artery was at least 3 mm wide, or you received a drug-coated balloon.
- You have at least one high-risk condition, such as a complex artery problem (like a blockage at a fork point, a long blockage, or a previously blocked artery) or a high-risk personal health factor (like diabetes, recent heart attack, kidney failure on dialysis, or other vascular disease).
- You understand the risks and benefits of a CT scan and agree to participate.
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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