Testing a new heart imaging method after emergency artery treatment
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a new imaging technique called μFR to help doctors decide which blockages in your heart arteries need treatment after you've had a heart attack. It may help identify which blockages are most dangerous and need fixing soon versus those that can wait.
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Who can take part
- You had a heart attack (acute coronary syndrome) within the last 3 days and received emergency artery-opening treatment (PCI)
- You have at least one additional blocked artery (50% or more narrowed) that hasn't been treated yet
- Your kidneys work well enough (creatinine ≤2 mg/dl or eGFR ≥30)
- You are not pregnant and do not plan to become pregnant during the trial
- You do not have severe heart failure or cardiogenic shock (very weak heart pumping)
- You are able to give informed consent and understand the trial
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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