Kansas City, KS: For millions of Americans living with angina, daily chest pain can make even simple activities difficult. On this episode of All Things Heart, doctors and researchers from The University of Kansas Health System discuss a new clinical trial involving a tiny implantable device designed to improve blood flow and reduce chest pain symptoms. Patient Anne Weishaar shares how years of severe angina impacted her life following triple bypass surgery. Experts explain how the hourglass-shaped coronary sinus reducer works, and who may qualify for the trial.
Dr. Dr Prasad Gunasekaran, Interventional Cardiologist, The University of Kansas Health System
· Dr. Gunasekaran explains the typical treatments for angina.
· He explains this device is inserted and stays inside the body for life.
· He says that by participating in a trial like this, you can not only help yourself, but also others who are suffering from angina.
Anne Weishaar, Patient
· Anne shares how angina impacted her quality of life for years.
· She explains the process of enrolling in the trial
· She talks about how she’s felt since getting the device.
Ankita Tiwari, Clinical Research Coordinator
· Dr. Tiwari explains the pre-testing that needs to happen to make sure the patient would be a good candidate.
· She says the trial is still going on and there are still opportunities to be enrolled, however there are very specific qualifications.
· She encourages people who are suffering with angina to reach out for information about joining this trial.
