Shock Wave Therapy for Heart Blood Flow
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if shock wave therapy can help grow new blood vessels in people with non-obstructive coronary artery disease. Researchers will use special heart MRI scans to see if the treatment improves blood flow to your heart.
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Who can take part
- You have symptoms of coronary artery disease (like chest pain or shortness of breath).
- Your heart arteries are not completely blocked (non-obstructive coronary artery disease).
- Your heart pumps at least 40% of the blood out with each beat (LVEF 40% or higher).
- You are 18 years or older and not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You can safely have a heart MRI with contrast dye (no severe kidney problems, dye allergy, or other MRI issues).
- You have not had a heart attack in the last 6 months, and you are not in another clinical trial.
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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