Balloon pump for heart attack patients
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a balloon pump placed in a heart vein to help the heart recover after a severe heart attack. It is for people who have had an anterior STEMI and need emergency angioplasty.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 80 years old
- You had a large heart attack involving the front wall of your heart less than 24 hours ago
- Your heart's pumping strength is between 35% and 50% before your procedure
- You are eligible for emergency angioplasty (stent placement)
- You do not have other serious heart conditions, bleeding risks, or recent strokes
- You are willing to undergo MRI scans and follow-up visits
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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