Lipoprotein a and heart scan risk
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a blood test for lipoprotein(a) can help predict heart disease risk when combined with a CT scan of the heart. If you are at intermediate risk for heart disease and are having a CT scan, this study may help you understand your risk better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 70 years old
- Your doctor says you have an intermediate risk of heart disease (10-20% risk over the next 10 years)
- You are scheduled to have a CT scan of your heart for possible coronary artery disease
- You have not had a heart attack, stroke, or known heart disease
- You have not taken statins or certain cholesterol medications in the past 3 months
- You have no kidney problems or inflammatory/autoimmune diseases
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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