Brain Safety During Aortic Valve Replacement
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two types of artificial aortic valves to see which one causes fewer tiny blood clots in the brain during implantation. If you need aortic valve replacement, this research may help doctors choose the safest option for you.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 or older
- Severe aortic valve stenosis (narrowing) causing symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath
- Your doctor has recommended transcatheter aortic valve implantation (a minimally invasive valve replacement)
- Ability to have transcranial Doppler ultrasound (a safe ultrasound of blood flow in your brain)
- No recent stroke or mini-stroke in the past few months
- No active heart infection
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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