Drug balloon vs stent for hardened arteries after special preparation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares two treatments for severely calcified coronary arteries: a drug-coated balloon (DCB) and a drug-eluting stent (DES). It is for people who have already had a procedure to crack or soften the calcium (like rotational atherectomy), and whose blood flow looks good afterward.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have moderate to severe calcium buildup in a heart artery that needs treatment.
- The artery is between 2.25 mm and 4.0 mm wide.
- You have already had a special procedure to treat the calcium, such as rotablator, shockwave, or laser.
- Your blood flow through the treated area is good (QFR > 0.8) after that procedure.
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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