Two balloon techniques after calcium removal for hardened heart arteries
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to treat hardened (calcified) coronary arteries using a tiny rotating burr (rotational atherectomy) followed by either one of two balloon techniques to open the artery. It aims to see which method better prepares the artery for a stent, potentially improving blood flow and reducing complications.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be able to give written informed consent.
- An imaging test (like IVUS) must confirm heavy calcium buildup in your heart artery.
- The narrowed artery must be a natural (native) artery, not a bypass graft or a previously stented spot.
- The target artery should be 2.5 to 4.0 mm wide, and the hardened section should be 30 mm or shorter.
- You must be scheduled for a procedure called rotational atherectomy (using a tiny rotating burr to shave off calcium).
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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