Laser device for clearing blocked arteries
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a new laser device to safely remove plaque from blocked heart arteries. It is for people who need a procedure called PCI (angioplasty or stent) but have a tough blockage that standard tools cannot easily cross or open.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You have chest pain or a recent heart attack (more than 7 days ago) and need a stent or balloon procedure.
- Your doctor says you need a special laser tool to treat a very hard or calcified blockage.
- You do not have severe heart failure, recent stroke, active cancer, or bleeding problems.
- You are not pregnant and will not become pregnant during the study.
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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