Bacteria in dental plaque and artery plaque study
Part of Infections, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at bacteria found in dental plaque and in the fatty buildup inside your arteries. It might help researchers understand links between mouth health and blood vessel health after your endarterectomy surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for an endarterectomy (a surgery to clean out a blocked artery).
- You are not currently on chemotherapy.
- You have not had this type of surgery before.
- You do not have a body-wide infection.
- You do not have severe heart disease.
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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