Heart strain test after a first heart attack treated with stents
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a special ultrasound test (LA strain) in the first 48 hours after a heart attack can help predict early complications. It is for people having their first heart attack who get stents quickly.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You had a first-time heart attack (STEMI) and got stents within 12 hours
- Your heart rhythm was normal (sinus rhythm) when you arrived
- You had a high-quality heart ultrasound within 48 hours
- You have not had a previous heart attack or heart surgery
- You do not have a history of irregular heartbeat (AFib), severe valve disease, or heart failure at admission
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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