Drug-coated balloons for heart attack plaque erosion
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a special balloon coated with medicine to treat plaque erosion, which is a common cause of heart attacks. The balloon delivers the drug directly to the narrowed artery, potentially reducing the need for a stent.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You had a heart attack and tests show a clot in a coronary artery with at least partial blood flow.
- The blockage is in a natural coronary artery (not a bypass graft) and can be treated with a balloon.
- You have not had a previous stent in that same spot.
- Imaging shows the blockage is due to plaque erosion, with at least 50% narrowing and no major calcium buildup.
- You do not have severe kidney disease (GFR below 29), a very large clot, or high risk of bleeding.
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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