Balloon Protection During Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a special balloon catheter that protects your brain during a procedure to open a narrowed carotid artery (the main blood vessel in your neck). The goal is to prevent blood clots and debris from reaching your brain during the stenting procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have narrowing of a carotid artery in your neck (with or without symptoms)
- Your doctor has already decided you're a candidate for carotid artery stenting
- Your kidneys are functioning reasonably well (not in severe failure)
- You can take blood-thinning medications without medical contraindications
- You have not had a recent heart attack (within 30 days) or severe stroke
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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