ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES (ACS)

This study tests whether a drug-coated balloon can make dangerous fatty plaques in heart arteries less risky than using standard medications alone. About 400 adults with acute coronary syndrome will be randomly assigned to receive either the balloon treatment or no extra treatmen…

This study tests whether placing stents in non-blocking but vulnerable plaques, along with intensive drug therapy, reduces heart-related events more than drugs alone. About 2,190 adults with acute coronary syndrome will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The goal is to se…

This study looks at whether using a special ultrasound camera inside the heart's arteries (IVUS) during stent placement is better than the standard X-ray method (angiography) for people with acute coronary syndrome. About 1,500 adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two m…

This study tests a new CT scan that works without an ECG to quickly check for heart artery blockages in people with chest pain and high troponin levels. About 230 adults will get this CT scan followed by the standard invasive coronary angiography to see how accurate the new metho…

This study tests a new rapid blood test (TriageTrue hs-cTnI) that can rule out heart attacks in just one hour, right in emergency primary care clinics. Researchers will enroll 2,500 adults with chest pain across six Norwegian clinics to see if the test safely reduces hospital ref…

This study tests whether fexuprazan, a new stomach acid reducer, can prevent upper gastrointestinal bleeding in 400 heart patients at high risk for bleeding who are taking two blood thinners after coronary stent placement. Participants receive either fexuprazan or the standard dr…

This study tests whether getting a flu vaccine can prevent serious heart problems in people who have recently had a heart attack or unstable angina. About 6,620 adults aged 18 to 80 will receive either the flu shot or a placebo and be followed for one year. Researchers will track…

This study tests whether giving intravenous iron to adults aged 65 and older with iron deficiency after a heart attack can improve their quality of life and reduce frailty. About 538 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the iron infusion or standard care, and …

This study examines gut health in 15 people aged 30-70 who have had a heart attack or unstable angina. Researchers will measure gut bacteria and metabolism markers, then test if special essential oils can restore gut balance after two months. The goal is to understand how gut hea…