Comparing a new CT scan to standard tests for heart transplant patients
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a new type of CT scan (PCCT) can detect narrowing of the arteries in your transplanted heart as well as the standard tests (heart catheterization and ultrasound). If you are a heart transplant recipient scheduled for a routine catheterization, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult who has had a heart transplant.
- You are stable and scheduled for a routine heart catheterization (called ICA).
- You do not have an allergy to contrast dye (used for CT scans or angiograms).
- Your kidney function is normal (eGFR above 30).
- You haven't had a heart attack or other major cardiac event in the past 30 days.
- You are able to give your informed consent 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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