Comparing two guidewires for twisted wrist arteries during heart tests
Part of Heart & circulation, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial compares two different types of thin wires (guidewires) used during a coronary angiogram to see which one works better when your wrist artery has a twist or loop. The goal is to make the procedure smoother and safer for people with this common variation.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You need a coronary angiogram (a test to look at your heart's arteries).
- Your wrist or arm artery (radial or brachial) has a twist or loop seen on a previous angiogram.
- You are not having a heart attack or a very unstable heart condition.
- You do not have heavy calcium buildup in your wrist or arm artery.
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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