Heart stent placement guided by ultrasound vs. imaging
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways doctors place heart stents in patients having a heart attack or unstable chest pain. One method uses ultrasound imaging inside the artery (IVUS), and the other uses standard X-ray imaging. The goal is to see which approach leads to better outcomes.
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Who can take part
- Age 19 or older (and not over 90)
- Recent heart attack or unstable angina requiring a stent in a blocked artery
- Blocked artery suitable for treatment with a Synergy stent
- Able to take blood-thinning medications and contrast dye without allergic reactions
- Willing to return for follow-up visits and imaging over the next 6 months
- No plans for major surgery within 6 months that would stop blood-thinner medications
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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