ARTERIOSCLEROSIS

This study looked at whether taking two blood thinners (clopidogrel and aspirin) for a longer time after getting a heart stent helps prevent future heart attacks, strokes, or death in people with multiple blocked heart arteries. About 8,250 adults aged 18-75 who already had a ste…

This early-phase study tested whether injecting donor stem cells into the leg before amputation could prevent wound complications and reduce the need for further surgery. 81 adults aged 40-90 with severe leg artery disease received the injections. The main goal was to check safet…

This study looked at how well the ELUVIA drug-coated stent works in real-world patients with blocked arteries in the leg. About 291 adults received the stent and were followed for two years. Researchers measured changes in quality of life and walking ability to see if the stent h…

This study tested a tiny balloon catheter designed to open completely blocked heart arteries (chronic total occlusions) before placing a stent. 170 adults with coronary artery disease took part. The main goal was to see if the balloon could be safely delivered, inflated, and remo…

This study measured the amount of radiation people receive during a common heart scan called CCTA. Researchers collected data from 66 adults at multiple hospitals worldwide to see how radiation doses vary and how often dose-saving techniques are used. The goal was to help make th…