Heart damage after GI scope in high-risk patients
Part of Digestive system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial is for high-risk patients having an upper or lower GI endoscopy (a scope exam). It measures how often heart damage occurs after the procedure, to help doctors understand and possibly prevent these complications.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for an upper or lower GI endoscopy (a scope exam of your stomach or colon).
- Your doctor considers you at high risk for complications due to other health problems (ASA class 3 or 4).
- You do not have symptoms of coronary artery disease (like chest pain) right now.
- You have not had a lung blood clot or a severe infection (septic shock) in the last two weeks.
- Your kidney function (GFR) is above 40 ml/min.
- You have health insurance (social security coverage) and are not pregnant.
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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