Comparing two imaging tests for guiding coronary artery disease treatment
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares two non-invasive imaging tests to help doctors decide whether patients with narrowed heart arteries need stents or surgery. One test uses a CT scan, the other uses a standard angiogram, both measuring blood flow to guide treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have stable angina, unstable angina, or had a heart attack at least 72 hours ago.
- A CT scan shows at least one artery with 70–90% narrowing (blockage).
- You have not had previous heart procedures like stents or bypass surgery.
- You do not have severe kidney disease.
- You do not have severe heart rhythm problems or other major heart conditions.
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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