Arm pressure cuff plus stent for blocked neck arteries
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if using a blood pressure cuff on the arm (to briefly restrict blood flow) before and after carotid stent placement can help reduce the risk of stroke. It is for people who have recently had stroke symptoms from a moderate to severe carotid artery blockage.
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Who can take part
- You are 40 years or older
- You have had a stroke or mini-stroke in the last 6 months caused by a narrowed carotid artery in your neck
- You are scheduled to have a stent placed in that artery
- Your symptoms before the stroke were not too disabling (able to do most daily activities)
- You do not have severe high blood pressure that is hard to control
- You do not have serious blood clotting problems or arm injuries that would prevent using a blood pressure cuff
Quick eligibility check
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