New heart pump aims to make risky angioplasty safer
NCT ID NCT07675005
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares a new temporary heart pump called VentriCure with standard ECMO support in people with coronary artery disease undergoing high-risk angioplasty. The study includes 220 patients whose hearts are weak or who have severe heart failure. The goal is to see if VentriCure reduces major complications like death, heart attack, stroke, or major bleeding within 30 days after the procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- VentriCure left ventricular assist system (a temporary heart pump)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, VentriCure could offer a safer, more effective way to support the heart during high-risk angioplasty, reducing complications compared to ECMO.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage device trial with 220 participants. The device may not prove safer or more effective than ECMO, and risks include bleeding, stroke, or heart damage.
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