Using heart CT scans to guide treatment for blocked arteries
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial is testing whether a special heart CT scan (coronary CT angiography) can help doctors better understand and treat calcium buildup in your heart arteries. If you have a type of heart disease that might need a stent or other procedure, this study could help decide the best approach.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You have evidence of reduced blood flow to the heart (like chest pain or a silent ischemia), and your doctor plans to open a blocked artery.
- The blood vessels that need treatment are at least 2.5 mm wide (this will be checked on the CT scan).
- You are not having a severe type of heart attack (STEMI) or unstable rhythms.
- You do not have severe kidney disease requiring dialysis, a very high BMI (40 or above), or a history of previous stent or bypass in the target vessel.
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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