Ultrasound-guided one-stop treatment for multiple heart blockages
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether using ultrasound inside the heart arteries during the initial emergency procedure can safely treat all blockages at once, so you may not need a second hospital visit. It aims to simplify your care after a heart attack by combining diagnosis and treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old.
- You have had a recent heart attack or unstable angina, and after emergency treatment, you still have moderate blockages (50–90%) in at least one other heart artery.
- Your doctor confirms that the remaining blockage is suitable for checking with an ultrasound probe and pressure wire.
- You are not pregnant, don't plan to become pregnant in the next year, and are not breastfeeding.
- You have no severe kidney disease, no history of bypass surgery, and no metal implants that would prevent an MRI scan.
- You are willing to have detailed heartMRI scans and follow-up visits at four time points over the study period.
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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