Mapping blood vessels with sound waves before surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a new 3D ultrasound method to map blood vessels in the heart and brain before a scheduled artery-clearing surgery. It aims to see if this non-invasive imaging can help doctors understand atherosclerosis without using risky procedures.
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Who can take part
- You have a blocked neck artery (carotid stenosis) that is not causing symptoms and are scheduled for surgery to clear it within the next 30 days.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have health coverage (like social security or equivalent).
- You are willing to sign a consent form.
- You are not allergic to the ultrasound contrast agent SonoVue® or ultrasound gel.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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