CT scan planning for heart stent procedures
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether using detailed CT scans to plan heart procedures improves outcomes when doctors place stents to open blocked arteries. You'll have a CT scan and then a heart catheterization procedure as planned by your doctor.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–80 years
- Have had or will have a CT scan of your heart arteries showing significant blockages
- At least one coronary artery blockage meeting study criteria (70% or greater narrowing with certain warning signs on CT)
- Scheduled for a heart catheterization procedure and stent placement as part of your regular care
- Able to give written permission and understand the study
- No severe allergies to CT contrast dye or kidney problems that prevent contrast use
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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