Heart study: can a simple shot improve wrist artery access?

NCT ID NCT03304496

First seen Mar 27, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study tests whether a small shot of nitroglycerin under the skin can widen the wrist artery, making it easier for doctors to insert a tube for heart procedures. It involves 1,400 adults with coronary artery disease who need a heart catheterization. The goal is to reduce the need to switch to a leg artery and lower complications like bruising or bleeding.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia Ignacio Chavez

    Mexico City, Tlalpan, 04480, Mexico

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