Comparing two stent methods for left main heart artery blockages
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares two different ways of placing stents in the main heart artery on the left side and its first branch. It aims to see which method works better for people with blockages at this critical junction.
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Who can take part
- You have a new blockage in the main left heart artery that also involves its first branch (confirmed on an angiogram).
- The blockage has not been treated before with a stent or balloon.
- You are medically stable at the time of the procedure.
- You are able to take blood-thinning medicines (dual antiplatelet therapy) as directed for at least two years.
- You agree to attend follow-up visits for two years after the procedure.
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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