Studying blood flow to predict plaque growth in heart arteries
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial uses special imaging to look at how blood flows through the heart's arteries. It aims to see if certain blood flow patterns can predict where harmful plaque (fatty buildups) may grow, which could help prevent future heart problems.
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Who can take part
- You are 40 years of age or older.
- You have stable angina (chest pain with activity) and tests show your heart arteries are narrowed.
- You have not had a heart attack or unstable chest pain in the last 3 months.
- Your kidneys work well (no severe kidney disease).
- You have not had heart bypass surgery.
- You do not have severe heart failure.
- You are not allergic to contrast dye, and can take aspirin, heparin, or similar blood thinners.
- You are expected to live at least another 2 years.
- You do not have very extensive artery disease that prevents imaging.
- You have not had a heart transplant and are not pregnant (if applicable).
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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