Heart ultrasound to predict early problems after a heart attack
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a special heart ultrasound can help predict early complications after a heart attack treated with a stent. It might help doctors identify patients who need extra care.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You had a heart attack (STEMI) and got a stent within 12 hours of symptoms starting.
- Your heart was in a normal rhythm when you arrived at the hospital.
- You had a heart ultrasound within 48 hours that gave clear images.
- You have not had a heart attack or heart procedures (like stents or bypass surgery) before.
- You do not have severe heart valve problems, heart rhythm issues like atrial fibrillation, or certain heart muscle 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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