ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES

This study tests a new type of heart stent that slowly dissolves over time. It is designed for people with long blockages in their coronary arteries. The goal is to see if the stent is safe and effective at keeping arteries open without needing a permanent metal implant.

This study looks at whether adding oregano and basil leaves to the diet can lower inflammation and improve cholesterol levels in people who have recently had unstable angina. About 70 participants will eat these herbs and have their blood and urine tested. The goal is to see if a…

This study tests a drug called orticumab in 240 people who had a heart attack and still have high inflammation in their heart arteries. The goal is to see if orticumab can lower that inflammation better than a placebo over 6 months, using special CT scans to measure changes. Part…

This early-stage trial is testing whether a new drug called UDP-003 is safe for people. It involves 84 participants: healthy adults and patients who had a heart attack or unstable angina at least a year ago. The study gives single or multiple doses of the drug or a placebo and mo…

This study tests a new, faster blood test for heart attacks in the emergency room. The goal is to see if using this quick test can safely rule out a heart attack and get patients discharged sooner than the current standard lab test. About 1,500 adults with chest pain will be rand…

This study tests whether using a hand fan can prevent or reduce shortness of breath caused by the heart drug ticagrelor. Researchers will enroll 110 adults with acute coronary syndrome who are starting ticagrelor for the first time. Participants will receive fan therapy, and the …

This study will test a new technology called Cor-IS that measures how well blood vessels widen (flow mediated dilation) in 100 people hospitalized for a heart attack. Researchers want to see if this method can better predict future heart problems compared to standard tests. Parti…