Heart Surgery Outcomes Study Using CT Scans and Blood Tests
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study follows patients who had heart bypass surgery guided by special CT scans and blood flow measurements. Researchers want to understand how well the surgery works and study a blood protein called Lp(a) that may affect heart health.
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Who can take part
- You had bypass heart surgery (CABG) that was planned using CT scans of your heart arteries
- You have a CT scan taken before your surgery available for the study
- You either already had an Lp(a) blood test done, or are willing to have one now
- You can provide written permission to participate in the study
- You are willing to attend follow-up clinic visits as requested
- You do not currently receive a blood-filtering treatment called lipoprotein apheresis
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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