CORONARY HEART DISEASE

This study looked at a special balloon coated with medicine to treat blocked heart arteries. It included 2487 patients and aimed to see if this balloon works well and is safe compared to using a permanent stent. The goal is to open blockages without leaving a metal implant behind…

This study tested an oral medication called DFV890 in 24 adults with coronary heart disease and high inflammation levels. Participants took the drug daily for 12 weeks to see if it could lower inflammatory markers like IL-6 and IL-18. The goal is to manage heart disease risk, not…

This study looked at over 5,500 people with coronary heart disease who had a drug-coated stent placed. After taking two blood thinners for about a year, participants were switched to either clopidogrel or aspirin alone. The goal was to see which single drug better prevents heart …

This study looked at whether adding a traditional Chinese herbal powder called Yixin Powder to standard heart medications can help people with stable chest pain from coronary heart disease. 70 adults aged 40-70 with a specific Chinese medicine diagnosis took part. Half got standa…

This study tested two experimental drugs, DFV890 (a daily pill) and MAS825 (a single shot), to see if they could lower inflammation in 31 adults with coronary heart disease and a genetic blood condition called CHIP. The goal was to reduce markers like IL-6 and IL-18 that are link…

This study tested a program to help people with heart disease in India get better care. The program used health workers, text messages about healthy living, and a computer tool to help doctors make decisions. 410 adults with heart disease took part to see if the program improved …

This study tested a transitional care model for 108 people with coronary heart disease who had a stent procedure. The goal was to help them take their medications regularly, feel more confident managing their health, and improve their cholesterol levels. The approach focused on s…

This study tested whether adding mindfulness-based stress reduction to aerobic training helps people with coronary heart disease who had a stent procedure. 150 participants were split into two groups: one did mindfulness plus exercise, the other did exercise only. The goal was to…

This study looked back at 65 heart disease patients who completed a cardiac rehabilitation program. Researchers checked if their ability to exercise, mood, quality of life, and sleep improved after the program. The goal was to see how helpful rehab is for people with heart condit…

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…

This pilot study tested a program called AIRWISE in 20 adults aged 55 and older with heart disease. The program provided air cleaners, air quality monitors, and education to improve indoor air. The goal was to see if people would use these tools and if they helped heart health. T…

This study checked how easy and acceptable the P-STEP mobile app is for people with chronic conditions like asthma, COPD, heart disease, or type 2 diabetes. 178 adults in Leicester, UK, used the app for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if the app is user-friendly and helpful for man…

This early-phase study tested the safety and how the body processes Atorvo+™ in 24 healthy adults aged 40 to 75. Participants received either the study drug or a placebo to check for side effects and measure drug levels in the blood. The goal was to gather safety information, not…

This study looked at 175 adults with both coronary heart disease and depression to understand which depression symptoms, like fatigue and loss of interest, are linked to worse heart health. Researchers measured depression severity and heart risk markers to find better targets for…