CT scan and blood test to guide heart procedures in older adults
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special CT scan and blood tests can help predict which older adults with heart disease will need a procedure to open blocked arteries. You may be eligible if you are 70 or older, have blockages in multiple heart arteries, and are already scheduled for a heart catheterization.
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Who can take part
- You are 70 years old or older.
- A CT scan has shown significant narrowing (at least 50%) in two or more of your heart's main arteries.
- You are already planning to have a heart catheterization (angiogram) as part of your care.
- You have NOT had a stent placed or bypass surgery on your heart before.
- You are NOT having a heart attack right now.
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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