Shockwave balloon treatment for hardened carotid arteries before stenting
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a special balloon that uses sound waves to break up calcium buildup in the carotid artery (the main artery in your neck) before placing a stent. It's for people who are at high risk for traditional surgery and have heavy calcium deposits in their artery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have a narrowed carotid artery with heavy calcium buildup (at least 3 mm thick) seen on a CT scan.
- You have had a stroke or mini-stroke in the last 6 months, or you have no symptoms but your artery is narrowed by 70% or more.
- You are considered high risk for standard carotid surgery due to age (70+), heart or lung conditions, or previous neck surgery or radiation.
- You do not have other major health issues like recent bleeding in the brain, an irregular heart rhythm that requires blood thinners, or severe kidney failure on dialysis.
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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