Treatment for retrograde aortic dissection with a stent graft
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a stent-graft procedure for a specific type of aortic dissection where the tear starts in the arch or descending aorta and extends backward into the ascending aorta. It is for patients who are not good candidates for open surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You have a type of aortic dissection where the tear is in the arch or descending aorta and goes backward into the ascending aorta.
- A heart surgeon has said that open surgery is too risky or not right for you.
- Your arteries are wide enough and not too twisted for the stent delivery system to pass through.
- You are willing to sign a consent form and follow the trial procedures.
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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