Heart pump support for high-risk heart procedures
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a temporary heart pump to support patients with weak hearts (ejection fraction 35% or less) who need a high-risk stent procedure instead of bypass surgery. The pump may help keep blood flowing during the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 90 years old.
- Your heart pumps out 35% or less of its blood (low ejection fraction).
- You have serious blockages in your heart arteries, such as in the main left artery, all three major arteries, a graft, or heavily calcified vessels.
- Your doctor says you need a stent but bypass surgery is too risky or you don't want it.
- You do not have recent shock, heart attack, stroke, or bleeding issues.
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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