CORONARY ARTERIAL DISEASE (CAD)

This study looked at whether adding oat bran to the diet could help people with coronary artery disease. Researchers measured changes in cholesterol, inflammation, and gut bacteria in 32 patients who had recently had angioplasty. The goal was to see if oat bran could reduce heart…

This study tested a new drug-coated stent called EvroSure in 888 people with blocked heart arteries. The stent slowly releases medicine to keep the artery open. Researchers tracked heart-related events like heart attacks and repeat procedures for up to 12 months to see if the ste…

This study looked at 142 adults having heart bypass surgery to see if a new, non-invasive test called the Oxygen Reserve Index (ORI) can better predict breathing complications after surgery compared to standard lung function tests (spirometry). The goal is to find a more accurate…

This study looked at whether Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a therapy that involves tapping on specific body points, can reduce pain, change pain-related beliefs, and lower anxiety in people recovering from coronary artery bypass surgery. 66 adults participated. The goal was …

This study looked at 60 adults having heart bypass surgery to compare two different nerve block techniques for pain control. One group received a deep and superficial chest wall block, while the other got a combination of two deeper blocks. Researchers measured pain scores, paink…

This study tested whether a new smartphone app can help people with coronary heart disease do cardiac rehabilitation at home. 34 patients used the app for 12 weeks. Researchers measured how many people signed up, used the app, and stayed in the program. The goal was to see if thi…