A pet scan to see large artery hardening
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial uses a special PET scan to take detailed images of the large arteries in your body. It aims to help doctors see, understand, and diagnose hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) more clearly.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be between 40 and 80 years old.
- Your doctor suspects you have hardening or narrowing of the large arteries (atherosclerosis).
- You can understand and follow the study's rules and procedures.
- If you are 65 or older, you can give consent yourself; if you have limited decision-making ability, a legal guardian can help you decide.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding, and you must not have severe claustrophobia or fear of radiation.
- Your blood tests and kidney function must be within safe limits for imaging.
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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