Guided imaging with sound-wave therapy for severely hardened heart arteries
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way to treat severely narrowed and hardened (calcified) heart arteries using imaging to guide a special device that breaks up calcium with sound waves. The goal is to improve blood flow and relieve symptoms for people with significant blockages.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a heart artery that is at least 70% narrowed and has heavy calcium buildup (hard plaque).
- The narrow part of the artery must be at least 2.5 millimeters wide (about the size of a pencil lead).
- You are willing to sign a consent form to participate.
- You do not have another serious condition (like cancer) that might limit your life to less than a year.
- Your heart function is stable — you are not in shock or unstable condition.
- You do not have severe heart failure (NYHA class IV), which means you are not short of breath or tired at rest.
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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