Single vs. Dual Blood Thinners After Balloon Heart Treatment
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares whether patients who receive a special drug-coated balloon to open a blocked heart artery (without a stent) need to take one or two blood-thinning medications afterward. The goal is to find the safest and most effective approach for preventing future blockages.
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Who can take part
- Had a successful heart procedure using a drug-coated balloon (without a stent) to open a blocked artery
- Age 18 or older
- The blocked artery is medium-sized (between 2.0 and 4.5 mm wide)
- No more than 2 blocked areas treated, in no more than 2 different arteries
- Stable condition within 24 hours after the procedure (no heart attack, stroke, or new blockages)
- Willing to take blood-thinning medications as assigned and follow up with the study team
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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