ISCHEMIC CARDIOMYOPATHY

This study tested whether eating tuna-based nuggets for three months could improve health in 120 people with heart disease and related conditions like obesity and diabetes. The nuggets were given as a source of selenium. Results showed improvements in some markers of inflammation…

This study tested a new computer simulation, called a 'virtual heart,' to help doctors find the best spots to burn heart tissue (ablation) in patients with ventricular tachycardia (VT) caused by prior heart attacks. Ten adults with VT and scarred heart muscle were enrolled. The a…

This study tested whether a special heart scan (SPECT) can predict how well patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy will recover after heart surgery. 120 patients underwent imaging at rest and during stress to measure heart function and blood flow. The goal was to find patterns tha…

This completed study looked at 260 patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy (a weak heart due to blocked arteries) who had heart surgery. The goal was to develop a personalized approach to choose the best type of surgery and predict risks and outcomes. Researchers used imaging, bloo…

This completed study looked at 60 heart failure patients with reduced pumping function and dangerous heart rhythms. Researchers compared metabolic profiles between those with ischemic (blocked arteries) and non-ischemic (other causes) heart disease. By analyzing blood samples, th…

This study compared two types of exercise training for people who had a heart attack: continuous moderate exercise and intermittent high-intensity exercise. One hundred participants completed an 8-week program, and researchers used ultrasound to measure changes in heart function.…

This study tested new MRI methods to detect bleeding inside the heart muscle after a heart attack. Researchers studied 14 patients to see if these scans could better identify damage that raises the risk of heart failure. The goal was to improve imaging, not to test a treatment.