Shockwave treatment for hardened heart arteries
This trial tests a new device that uses sound waves to soften calcium buildup in heart arteries before placing a stent. It may help people with hardened arteries get the stent placed more safely and effectively.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years of age or older.
- You have calcium buildup in your heart arteries that narrows them by at least 50%.
- You are scheduled to get a stent and your doctor thinks you need pretreatment to soften the calcium first.
- You are willing to participate and sign a consent form.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not have other serious conditions or allergies to required medications.
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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