Checking pelvic arteries in men with heart disease
Part of Heart & circulation, Kidney & urinary, Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses a special ultrasound probe during heart catheterization to look at the arteries in the pelvis that supply the penis. It aims to see if plaque buildup in these arteries is linked to erectile dysfunction in men who have heart disease.
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Who can take part
- You are a man aged 18 or older.
- You have heart disease or are suspected to have it, and you are scheduled for a heart catheterization.
- Your doctor has already decided that a special heart ultrasound (IVUS-NIRS) is needed.
- You are stable enough to have an extra procedure during your catheterization.
- You are willing to answer a questionnaire about your sexual function.
- You agree to follow up with both heart and urology doctors.
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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