CORONARY HEART DISEASE

This study looked at how well a special drug-coated balloon works for treating blocked heart arteries in real-world patients. It involved 2,487 people who received this balloon treatment instead of a traditional drug-coated stent. Researchers wanted to see if this approach is saf…

This study tested whether a new daily pill called DFV890 could safely reduce specific markers of inflammation in the blood of people with coronary heart disease. About 24 adults who had a prior heart attack and high inflammation levels took either the drug or a placebo for 12 wee…

This study tested whether adding a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Yixin Powder to standard heart medication helps people with stable chest pain from coronary heart disease. 70 participants with a specific Chinese medicine diagnosis were randomly assigned to receive eit…

This study tested if two experimental drugs, DFV890 (a daily pill) and MAS825 (a single injection), could safely reduce specific markers of inflammation in the blood of people with coronary heart disease and a genetic blood condition (CHIP). About 31 adults who had a prior heart …

This study looked back at medical records to see how a structured heart rehabilitation program helped people with heart disease. It involved 65 patients who completed the program. The results showed improvements in how far patients could walk, their mood, their quality of life, a…

This study tested a special support program for people with heart disease after they had a stent placed. The program aimed to help patients take their medications correctly, feel more confident managing their health, and improve cholesterol levels. It compared this special progra…

This early-stage study aimed to check if a new combination drug called Atorvo+™ is safe for people. Atorvo+™ mixes a standard cholesterol-lowering medication (atorvastatin) with CBD. Researchers gave it to 24 healthy adults for 28 days to monitor for side effects and see how the …

This study tested a new support program to help people in India better manage existing heart disease or stroke. The program combined non-doctor health workers, healthy lifestyle text messages, and a computer tool to guide treatment. Researchers wanted to see if this approach impr…

This small pilot study tested a program to help people with heart disease improve the air quality in their homes. Twenty participants aged 55+ received air cleaners, air quality monitors, and educational materials. The main goal was to see if people would use these tools regularl…

This study tested whether a new mobile app could be a practical tool for home-based cardiac rehabilitation. Researchers enrolled 34 adults with coronary heart disease to use the app for 12 weeks. The main goal was to see if patients found the app easy to use and were willing to s…

This study aimed to understand why depression doubles the risk of death in people with heart disease. Researchers measured heart health markers, sleep, and activity levels in 175 patients with both conditions to find links to persistent symptoms like fatigue and lack of pleasure.…