Testing a new way to measure heart artery blockages
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two advanced imaging methods (IVUS and FFR) to see which better identifies blockages that need treatment. It may help doctors decide the best care for people with chest pain or recent heart attacks.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older.
- You have stable or unstable chest pain (angina) or had a heart attack more than 72 hours ago.
- One of your heart arteries has a blockage between 30% and 90% when seen on an angiogram.
- The blocked artery must be at least 2.0 mm wide.
- You cannot have severe heart failure, very low heart function, or severe kidney disease.
- You cannot be allergic to the contrast dye used during the procedure.
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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