Comparing two valves for aortic stenosis
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two types of replacement heart valves used in a procedure to treat aortic stenosis (a narrowed heart valve). It aims to see which valve is safer by measuring tiny particles that may travel to the brain during the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have severe aortic stenosis (a narrowed heart valve) that causes symptoms.
- Your doctor has already recommended a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a procedure to replace your heart valve without open surgery.
- You are able to have a transcranial Doppler ultrasound, which uses sound waves to monitor blood flow in the brain.
- You have not had a recent stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA, sometimes called a mini-stroke).
- You have not had a previous aortic valve replacement.
- You do not have active endocarditis (an infection of the heart lining or valves).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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