CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE

This trial compares a new temporary heart pump called VentriCure with standard ECMO support in people with coronary artery disease undergoing high-risk angioplasty. The study includes 220 patients whose hearts are weak or who have severe heart failure. The goal is to see if Ventr…

This study looks at whether icosapent ethyl, a purified fish oil medication, can reduce inflammation and improve heart structure in people with coronary artery disease. Researchers will follow 420 patients for one year, comparing those who receive standard care plus icosapent eth…

This study compares a moderate statin (pitavastatin) combined with ezetimibe against high-intensity statins (atorvastatin or rosuvastatin) in patients aged 75+ with coronary artery disease who need a stent. The goal is to see if the combo is just as good at preventing heart attac…

This study looks at a special stent (a small mesh tube) coated with a drug called sirolimus, used to open blocked heart arteries. Researchers will follow 300 adults who received this stent during a standard heart procedure to see how safe and effective it is over 5 years. The mai…

This study tests whether using a computer simulation (virtual stenting) before placing stents in heart arteries can lead to better outcomes than the usual method guided by X-ray images alone. About 1,472 adults with coronary artery disease will be randomly assigned to either the …

This study tests whether customizing ventilator settings during heart bypass surgery can lower the risk of lung complications like pneumonia or respiratory failure. Researchers will compare a standard approach with one that adjusts settings based on lung mechanics. Eighty adults …

This study compares two supervised treadmill exercise programs for people recovering from coronary artery disease or a heart procedure. One group does high-intensity interval training (HIIT) — short, hard efforts with rest periods — while the other does moderate-intensity continu…

This study tests whether adding a Chinese herbal medicine called Qidan Xiaoke Granules to standard heart drugs can reduce major heart problems like heart attacks or repeat procedures in people who have had a stent placed. About 164 adults with coronary artery disease will take th…

This study will compare a newer, less invasive heart procedure called hybrid revascularization to standard coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in over 1,000 people with multiple blocked heart arteries. The hybrid approach combines a small incision to graft a key artery with st…

This study compares two approaches for people with heart failure and narrowed heart arteries: a stent procedure plus guideline-directed medications versus medications alone. About 1,150 participants will be followed for at least two years to see which group has fewer major heart …

This study tests whether Baduanjin, a gentle traditional Chinese exercise, helps people recover after heart bypass or stent surgery. Researchers will track 310 adults for up to a year to see if it lowers the risk of heart attacks, chest pain, or the need for more procedures. The …

This pilot study tests two ways of running a temporary heart pump (Impella CP) during a high-risk procedure to open blocked heart arteries in patients with weakened heart muscle. Fifty patients will be randomly assigned to either an automatic mode that adjusts flow or a fixed low…

This study compares 1 month versus the standard 6 months of dual antiplatelet therapy (two blood thinners) in people who had a balloon procedure for small coronary artery disease. About 1,484 adults with stable angina or silent ischemia will be randomly assigned to either short o…

This pilot study checks if a bigger trial on low-dose aspirin for people with early, symptom-free coronary artery disease can be done. It will enroll 48 adults with signs of artery narrowing but no symptoms. The main goal is to see if doctors can recruit enough patients and if pa…

This study tests a program called Moxie that sends weekly mail and a mobile app to help people with chronic heart, kidney, or diabetes conditions manage their health after a hospital stay. The goal is to see if it reduces the chance of going back to the hospital. About 9000 adult…

This study tests whether an early, aggressive approach—using a catheter to open and stent high-risk plaques seen on a CT scan—plus medication is better than medication alone for preventing heart problems. About 2,500 people with coronary artery disease will be randomly assigned t…

This study compares a new stent that releases sirolimus and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) to a standard everolimus-releasing stent in over 2,000 people with coronary artery disease. The goal is to see if the new stent is as good at preventing heart-related complications like death, h…

This study tests whether TA-65, a dietary supplement that activates telomerase, can improve small blood vessel function in healthy older adults and people with coronary artery disease. Researchers will measure blood vessel responses and blood pressure in 180 participants. The goa…

This study looks at how long people should take a combination of two blood thinners (ticagrelor and aspirin) after coronary artery bypass surgery to keep the new vein grafts open. 300 patients will be randomly assigned to take the combination for 3, 6, or 12 months, then switch t…

This study compares two surgical techniques for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). One uses only arteries (total arterial grafting), while the other uses a mix of artery and vein grafts (conventional mixed grafting). The goal is to see which approach keeps grafts open longer…

This study tests whether a drug-coated balloon (DCB) is as safe and effective as a drug-eluting stent (DES) for treating large blockages in heart arteries. About 2,492 patients will be randomly assigned to receive either a balloon or a stent, guided by advanced imaging. The goal …

This study tests whether a smartphone app powered by artificial intelligence can help adults recover after heart surgery. 500 patients will either use the app plus standard care or standard care alone. The app gives personalized advice on medications, spotting complications early…

This study tests a new method for closing the breastbone after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery using special knotless barbed sutures and a skin adhesive. Researchers will compare 401 adults who receive this new closure to past patients who had standard closure. The go…

This study tests a drug called YN001 in 456 adults with coronary atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in heart arteries). Participants receive weekly injections of YN001 or a placebo for 13 weeks. The main goal is to see if YN001 reduces plaque volume in the arteries, as measured by a…

This study looks at whether people with atrial fibrillation who have had a successful heart ablation and also have a heart stent can safely stop taking blood thinners. Participants who maintain a normal heart rhythm for at least a year after ablation will either continue blood th…

This study compares two methods to prepare severely calcified heart arteries before placing a stent: a shockwave device that breaks up calcium versus standard balloon treatment. It also tests whether using a special camera inside the artery or standard X-ray leads to better resul…

This study compares two treatments for coronary artery disease: a drug-coated balloon and a drug-eluting stent. It focuses on patients with high bleeding risk who need a simpler approach. Researchers will track heart attacks, strokes, and bleeding events to see which option is sa…

This study tests a special balloon that uses shockwaves to break up hardened calcium deposits in heart arteries. About 200 people with severe blockages will receive this treatment to see if it safely improves blood flow and reduces the risk of heart attack or death. The goal is t…

This study tests whether adding adenosine to the standard heart-protecting solution used during bypass surgery helps the heart recover better. Sixty adults having elective valve or bypass surgery will receive either adenosine or a placebo. Researchers will measure heart function,…

This study looks at 4,400 people who had a heart attack and got a stent. It tests two drug strategies: one to lower bleeding risk by adjusting blood thinners, and another to lower cholesterol using a milder statin plus ezetimibe. The goal is to find the safest and most effective …

This study compares the safety of the drug flecainide against standard treatments (sotalol or amiodarone) in about 988 adults with atrial fibrillation and stable coronary artery disease. Participants will be randomly assigned to one treatment and followed for at least a year to t…

This study tests whether a smartwatch, combined with artificial intelligence, can help monitor heart attack patients during their recovery at home. About 1,050 participants will either use the smartwatch with AI, a smartwatch without AI, or receive standard care. The goal is to s…

This study compares two ways of preparing a re-narrowed heart artery before using a drug-coated balloon to open it. In 500 adults with in-stent restenosis, half will get standard balloon prep and half will get a more aggressive prep with special cutting or scoring balloons. The g…

This study tests whether an AI-powered app called 'Smart family doctor' can help people who have had heart surgery (bypass or stent) better control their blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol. About 951 participants from 10-20 hospitals will use the app for personalized he…

This study compares two medical devices (Amplatzer Amulet and LAmbre) used to close a small pouch in the heart called the left atrial appendage. The goal is to reduce stroke risk in people with an irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) who are at high risk for bleeding from bl…

This study tests whether adding a PCSK9 inhibitor (a strong cholesterol-lowering drug) to standard statin therapy can stabilize fatty plaques in the arteries of people who recently had a heart attack. About 212 participants will receive either the drug combination or standard car…

This study tests whether a robotic system can safely assist doctors in opening blocked heart arteries. About 170 adults with coronary artery disease will be randomly assigned to receive the standard procedure or one assisted by the robot. The goal is to see if the robot can reduc…

This study looks at whether taking propionic acid (a natural substance made by gut bacteria) can improve blood vessel function and reduce inflammation in 20 adults with coronary artery disease. Participants will take the supplement for 4 weeks, and researchers will measure change…

This study will test whether adding a special breathing exercise (inspiratory muscle training) to standard cardiac rehab helps heart patients recover better. About 80 adults who have been hospitalized for a heart condition will take part. The main goal is to see if the training i…

This study looks at 140 heart disease patients who also need a non-emergency surgery. Half will get a heart artery-opening procedure (PCI) before their surgery, and half will have it after. The goal is to see which timing leads to fewer heart attacks, deaths, or repeat procedures…

This study tests a comprehensive management service package for older adults (65+) who have two or more chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis. The package includes digital tools, personalized lifestyle advice, and long-term support. Researchers will …

This study will test whether a deep learning-based image reconstruction method can improve the quality of coronary CT scans. Researchers will look at existing scans from 200 patients who had a CT angiogram for suspected heart disease. Two radiologists will rate the images on a sc…

This pilot study will test whether breathing controlled amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) can help doctors see blood flow in the heart using MRI, without needing standard contrast dyes. Thirty adults with known or suspected coronary artery disease will take part. The goal is to che…

This pilot study tests whether a computer-controlled device that delivers precise gas mixtures can safely help identify coronary artery disease in people without known heart problems. Eighty healthy adults aged 45 and older will breathe different gas concentrations while their vi…

This study tests advanced CT scans to find dangerous blockages in heart arteries without needing to insert a tube into the heart. About 142 adults with moderate blockages will get two types of CT scans, and results will be compared to the standard invasive test. The goal is to se…

This study will enroll 5000 adults to see if a one-minute, single-lead ECG, analyzed by machine learning, can detect heart conditions like high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetes. Participants will have their ECG recorded twice and compared with full medical exams. The g…

This study is testing a new digital stethoscope that listens for subtle changes in heart sounds to detect coronary artery disease and valve problems earlier. Researchers will record heart sounds from 500 adults who are already scheduled for heart scans or echocardiograms. The goa…

This study looks at whether using a special heart scan (coronary CTA plus CT-FFR) helps doctors make better decisions for people with chest pain who are at moderate risk. About 2,000 emergency room patients will be randomly assigned to get this scan or standard care. The goal is …

This study will test a new type of CT scanner that uses silicon-based detectors to take detailed pictures of the heart. The goal is to see if it can provide clearer images of coronary arteries while using less radiation and contrast dye than current scanners. About 1,000 adults r…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help emergency room doctors interpret heart CT scans more accurately. About 530 adults with chest pain and intermediate risk of a heart attack will be randomly assigned to have their scans read with or without AI a…

This study looks at whether two blood markers – mean platelet volume (MPV) and the systemic inflammatory response index (SIRI) – can help diagnose and predict outcomes in people with acute coronary syndrome (heart attack or unstable angina). Researchers will measure these markers…

This study tests whether a numbing injection around a nerve cluster in the neck, given just before heart bypass surgery, can prevent a common complication called atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) in the first week after surgery. About 450 adults scheduled for bypass will …

This study looks at whether 12 virtual health coaching sessions over 16 weeks can help people with heart disease (like heart failure or a heart attack) improve their health, reduce stress, and lower the chance of going back to the hospital. About 70 adults will take part, and the…

This study tests whether injecting a local anesthetic near the stellate ganglion in the neck, guided by ultrasound, can improve how patients feel after heart surgery. The block temporarily calms part of the nervous system, which may reduce pain, improve sleep, and lower the risk …

This study tests whether wearing eye masks and/or earplugs at night can improve sleep quality and reduce delirium in 128 patients recovering from coronary artery bypass surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to use these aids on the first three nights after surgery. Rese…

This study tests whether injecting a long-acting numbing medicine (bupivacaine) through chest tubes can safely reduce pain and lower the need for strong painkillers after heart bypass surgery. Sixty adults will receive either the numbing medicine or a saltwater placebo whenever t…

This study tests whether using mild electrical pulses on the diaphragm and belly muscles can improve breathing, heart function, and exercise ability in people who recently had a heart artery-opening procedure (angioplasty). 42 adults will receive either standard rehab plus this s…

This study compares three pain management approaches for 120 adults undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery: standard painkillers alone, standard plus a parasternal nerve block, or standard plus both parasternal and adductor canal blocks. The goal is to see if adding these nerv…

This study tests whether a structured nursing program—including education, emotional support, and follow-up calls—can help heart bypass patients and their caregivers adapt better during recovery at home. About 40 adults who recently had heart surgery and their primary caregivers …

This study tests if a new flexible cable (SuperCable) is better than standard steel wire for closing the breastbone after heart surgery. About 86 adults will be randomly assigned to one method. The goal is to see if SuperCable leads to faster bone healing, less pain, and shorter …

This study tests whether foot massage or kinesio taping can help older adults (65+) move better and feel less afraid of movement after heart surgery. Sixty participants will receive one of the two treatments daily for a week. Researchers will measure mobility, pain, and fear of m…

This study looks at whether a back massage with mentholated ointment (like Vicks) can lower pain and anxiety in people who just had coronary bypass surgery. 120 adults will be split into three groups: one gets a back massage with mentholated ointment, one gets a back massage with…

This study tests whether a personalized AI-generated video, delivered by a nurse avatar, can improve recovery for people after coronary artery bypass surgery. About 128 patients will either get standard discharge instructions or the AI video plus standard care. Researchers will m…

This study tests a small mesh device called a coronary sinus reducer in 25 people with severe chest pain from advanced coronary artery disease who cannot have stents or bypass surgery. The device is placed in a heart vein to increase pressure and improve blood flow. Researchers w…

This study tests whether starting gentle movement earlier than usual can reduce back pain in people who have had a procedure to open blocked heart arteries. After this procedure, patients often lie flat for hours, which can cause back pain. The study will compare early mobilisati…

This study tests whether Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) — a therapy that combines tapping on specific body points with focused thoughts — can help people recovering from coronary artery bypass surgery. Researchers will compare 33 patients who receive EFT plus standard care ag…

This study tests whether spraying room-temperature water into the mouth after a breathing tube is removed can reduce thirst, pain, and anxiety in people who had coronary artery bypass surgery. Forty-two adults will receive the spray twice an hour for four hours. The goal is to se…

This study tests a new care program for older adults in Thailand who have had a heart attack. The program combines in-person education, motivational counseling, and a mobile app to help them adopt healthy habits and track their recovery. Researchers will measure if this approach …

This study looks at whether listening to guided meditation audio can reduce stress and anxiety in people having open-heart surgery. About 72 adults will either receive meditation sessions or standard care. Researchers will measure stress hormones, blood sugar, and anxiety levels …

This study looks at whether doing special breathing exercises before heart bypass surgery can help improve oxygen levels afterward. It will include 45 men aged 50 to 60. Some will use an incentive spirometer, some will use an inspiratory muscle trainer, and others will receive st…

This study tests whether a short virtual reality (VR) session before a first-time cardiac catheterization can lower patient anxiety and improve satisfaction. About 120 adults in Oman will be randomly assigned to either the VR experience or standard education. Researchers will mea…

This study tests whether a home-based cardiac rehabilitation program can improve quality of life and health behaviors in heart patients living in low-resource settings in Pakistan. The program includes diet advice, exercise suggestions, medication reminders, and counseling, deliv…

This study looks at 150 adults having coronary bypass surgery to find out how often hidden heart injury occurs. Researchers use a sensitive blood test (troponin) and heart MRI to detect damage that standard tests might miss. The goal is to improve diagnosis and long-term care aft…

This study will follow 600 adults having off-pump heart bypass surgery to see how often memory and thinking problems occur afterward. Participants take a simple thinking test before and after surgery. The goal is to understand what factors might increase the risk of these problem…

This study will observe 110 adults having planned heart bypass surgery. Researchers will record settings on the breathing machine during surgery and check if patients develop lung complications like pneumonia or need a breathing tube for too long. No new treatments are given—the …

This study looks back at medical records of 850 patients aged 80 and older who had a heart stent procedure at a UK hospital over seven years. Researchers will describe the patients' health, age, and frailty, and track complications like heart attack, stroke, or death up to one ye…

This study will examine how the heart-lung machine used during cardiac surgery changes platelet function and metabolism. Researchers will take blood samples from 100 adult heart surgery patients at several time points. The goal is to link these platelet changes to post-surgery in…

This study will create a computer tool to predict which older adults are at high risk for serious problems after heart or blood vessel surgery. It will also test if special programs before and during surgery can help prevent confusion, heart issues, and death. About 1,200 people …

This study will follow 600 adults who have had a stent placed or bypass surgery for coronary artery disease. Researchers will collect medical information, blood samples, and traditional Chinese medicine symptoms over 12 months. Using artificial intelligence, they aim to create a …

This study tests two different computer alerts designed to encourage doctors to refer heart patients to cardiac rehab. About 7,000 adults who had heart surgery or a stent in the past year will take part. The goal is to see if these simple reminders increase the number of people w…

This study compares how much radiation doctors are exposed to during heart procedures (PCI) when using the left distal wrist versus the right wrist for artery access. About 748 patients scheduled for PCI will take part. The goal is to see if the left wrist approach reduces radiat…

This study looks at whether a new province-wide electronic health record system (called Connect Care) improves outcomes for adults with chronic diseases like diabetes, heart failure, or kidney disease. Researchers will compare hospital readmission and death rates before and after…

This study looks at 1,000 adults who had planned heart bypass surgery. Researchers will review existing hospital records to see if changes in routine blood tests (like inflammation and kidney markers) in the first hours after surgery can identify patients at higher risk for compl…

This pilot study tests whether a larger trial comparing two methods of harvesting the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) for heart bypass surgery is feasible. About 35 adults having planned bypass surgery will be randomly assigned to either the skeletonized method (isolating the…

This study will follow 1000 adults in China with severe coronary artery disease who are too high-risk for bypass surgery and need complex angioplasty. Researchers will collect data on their health, procedures, and outcomes for one year to see what factors affect survival and comp…

This observational study in Mexico will follow 30 adults already taking tirzepatide for conditions like diabetes or obesity. Researchers will use MRI scans of the knees, CT scans of the heart, and body composition tests to see how the drug affects cartilage, heart fat, and overal…

This study will test a new type of CT scan (photon counting CT) to see if it can give doctors a clearer picture of the fatty deposits (plaques) inside heart arteries. The goal is to find out if these detailed images can help predict who might have a heart attack or other serious …

The MISTIC study will examine 1000 adults to see if early, symptom-free artery disease is linked to thinking and memory problems. Participants will get non-invasive imaging of their arteries and cognitive tests. This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, aiming to imp…

This study looks at how ups and downs in blood sugar affect diabetic patients admitted to the coronary care unit. Researchers will track 120 adults with diabetes and heart disease to see if glucose variability increases the risk of death or major heart problems like heart attack …

This study looks at how a low dose of colchicine, an anti-inflammatory drug, changes proteins in the blood of people with coronary heart disease and high inflammation. Researchers will compare protein levels before and after one month of treatment in 176 patients. The goal is to …

This study tests whether sending an electronic letter to people with heart disease and high cholesterol encourages them to get their cholesterol checked. Researchers will compare those who receive the letter to those who don't, using national health records to track results. The …

This study looks at whether a special MRI scan can predict if patients will develop an irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) after heart bypass surgery. About 100 adults scheduled for bypass will get an MRI before surgery and wear a heart monitor for a year. The goal is to fi…

This study will test a new computer program designed to help doctors make better decisions for patients with high cholesterol and heart disease. Researchers will review the medical records of 500 adults and compare the program's recommendations to what doctors actually prescribed…

This study is creating an AI tool to help doctors decide the best heart treatment for people who have both immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and coronary artery disease. Researchers will look at past patient data to build the tool, then test it on 600 new patients. The goal is to bet…

This pilot study tests whether fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) can change the gut microbiome in 30 people with type 2 diabetes and stable coronary artery disease. Participants receive processed stool from healthy donors via colonoscopy. The goal is to see if this alters gu…

This study will compare two types of heart-lung machines used during coronary bypass surgery to see how they affect blood flow to the brain. Researchers will measure brain pressure using an eye ultrasound and brain oxygen levels with a forehead sensor in 70 patients. The goal is …

This study compares two imaging methods—CT-FFR and QFR—to see which better guides treatment decisions for people with coronary artery disease. About 1,400 participants with moderate blockages will be randomly assigned to one of the two approaches. The goal is to find out which me…

This study looks at whether doctors would use an AI program called ECGio to help decide care for patients who might have heart artery disease. About 10,000 adults with risk factors like high blood pressure or diabetes will be included. The main goal is to see how often doctors ch…

This study will use a special camera (OCT) to look inside heart arteries before a standard balloon procedure. Researchers want to see if the type of plaque (fatty, hard, or scar-like) affects how well patients do afterward. About 600 people with coronary artery disease will take …

This study looks at ways to help surgeons use more artery grafts instead of vein grafts during heart bypass surgery, since artery grafts last longer. It will involve about 8,700 patients across many hospitals. The study does not test a new drug or device, but rather tests trainin…

This study will compare three different fluids used to protect the heart during coronary artery bypass surgery. Researchers will measure tiny particles and immune system markers in the blood to see which fluid causes the least heart muscle injury. The goal is to find the safest a…

This study will follow 150 men aged 50-80 who recently had heart bypass surgery and are going through standard cardiac rehab. Researchers will measure physical fitness, mental health, sleep problems, and biological markers at three points over several months. The goal is to find …

This study compares two ways of making treatment decisions for people with diabetes and severe blockages in all three main heart arteries. One group gets a real-time online discussion among heart specialists during an angiogram, while the other gets usual care. The goal is to see…

This study will create a national registry to collect data on 3,000 adults undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery in Saudi Arabia. The goal is to track complications, recovery, and quality of life for one year after surgery. This information will help hospitals im…

This study tests whether mild hypothermia (cooling the body to about 33°C) during coronary artery bypass grafting protects the brain better than normal temperature (about 36.5°C). Researchers will use advanced brain scans and blood tests to measure brain injury in 160 adults unde…

This study aims to create a risk model that helps doctors decide which elderly patients (over 70) with heart disease need procedures like stents or bypass surgery. Researchers will collect CT scans, blood tests, and frailty assessments from 800 participants and follow them for tw…

This study is looking at a specific type of hard plaque in heart arteries called a calcified nodule, which can cause sudden heart attacks and is hard to treat. Researchers will use special cameras inside the arteries to see these plaques in detail and track how patients do over t…

This study aims to understand why some people's coronary artery disease gets worse quickly while others' stays stable. Researchers will compare medical history, lab results, and imaging from 52 patients—34 with rapidly progressive disease and 18 with non-rapidly progressive disea…

This study will use transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound to measure blood flow in the brains of 100 people who had a stroke and underwent endovascular therapy (clot removal). The goal is to see if TCD readings can predict complications like bleeding or brain swelling in the days…

This study tests whether using very low radiation doses combined with special software can produce clear images of the heart's arteries. About 50 adults scheduled for a standard heart angiogram will have extra images taken with the new low-radiation method. The goal is to see if …

This study will see if an artificial intelligence program called CaRi-Heart can help doctors make better decisions about treating heart disease. About 15,000 adults getting a standard heart CT scan will have their images re-analyzed by the AI at no extra cost. The goal is to find…

This study tests a computer tool that helps doctors and cancer survivors decide together on the best heart-protective medications and tests. Researchers will enroll 60 cancer survivors at risk for heart problems. The goal is to see if the tool is easy to use and helps people foll…

This study looks at 1,700 people with heart disease to see how different treatments—surgery, stents, or medication—affect kidney function over 5 years. Researchers will track changes in kidney health and check for new or worsening kidney disease. The goal is to help doctors choos…

This study looks at whether the bacteria in your gut can affect how your heart heals after a heart attack procedure called PCI. Researchers will measure a substance called TMAO, made by gut bacteria, in 144 patients. The goal is to see if TMAO levels are linked to changes in hear…

This study will compare how well heart and lung function recover after robot-assisted heart surgery versus traditional open-heart surgery. Researchers will measure exercise capacity and breathing in 80 patients before and after surgery. The goal is to see if the less invasive rob…

This study looks at whether eating before an elective cardiac catheterization is safe and better for patients. Researchers will randomly assign 2000 adults to either fast or eat as desired before their procedure. They will compare patient satisfaction and breathing complications …

This registry will enroll 1010 minority patients with complex coronary artery disease to see if using intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) during stent placement improves outcomes. The study tracks heart-related death, heart attacks, and need for repeat procedures over time. It aims t…