Measuring pressure and flow during leg artery treatment
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how well blood flows through leg arteries after using a balloon to open blockages. It uses special measurements to check if the treatment fully restores blood flow, which may help guide future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You must have symptoms from narrowed leg arteries, like leg pain when walking or a sore that won't heal.
- A blockage in the artery behind your knee (femoropopliteal area) must be confirmed by an imaging test.
- You are not eligible if you have a blockage in the main artery in your groin (aortoiliac) or a sudden blockage in your leg.
- You must be able to provide permission to join the study.
Quick eligibility check
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