MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION (MI)

This study compares two types of catheter ablation for people who have dangerous heart rhythms (ventricular tachycardia) after a heart attack and have an implanted defibrillator. One method treats only the inside of the heart, while the other treats both the inside and outside. T…

This study tests whether montelukast, a drug already used for asthma, can reduce heart muscle damage in people having a major heart attack. About 512 adults with a specific type of heart attack will receive montelukast or a placebo alongside standard treatment. The goal is to see…

This study is testing whether a drug-coated balloon can be used instead of a permanent stent during emergency heart attack treatment. The balloon delivers medication to open the blocked artery and may reduce complications like blood clots or improper stent placement. Researchers …

This study tests whether taking algae supplements (spirulina or seaweed) for 20 weeks can improve markers of heart health and change gut bacteria in 150 adults aged 50+ with conditions like heart disease, diabetes, or kidney disease. Participants are randomly assigned to receive …

This study looks at whether people with heart disease who take daily aspirin should stop or continue it before a colonoscopy. Stopping aspirin might raise the risk of heart problems, but continuing it could increase bleeding during the procedure. About 2,500 participants will be …

This study looks at whether empagliflozin, a diabetes drug, can help blood vessels and heart function recover after a heart attack. About 80 adults who had a severe heart attack will either receive the drug or standard care. Researchers will measure artery stiffness, heart strain…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) program can help doctors detect a certain type of heart attack (occlusion myocardial infarction) earlier in people who come to the hospital with chest pain but whose standard ECG does not show clear signs. About 500 adults …

This study tests a new CT scan method that checks for blocked heart arteries in people who survive a cardiac arrest. The scan uses existing images and special software, so no extra medications or monitoring are needed. Researchers will compare the CT results with the standard inv…

This study tests whether an AI-assisted ECG reading is as safe and effective as the usual approach for quickly deciding if a patient with chest pain is having a heart attack. About 4,670 adults with chest pain suspicious for a heart attack will be randomly assigned to either AI-g…

This study looks at whether adding core muscle exercises (like Pilates) to standard cardiac rehab helps people recovering from heart attacks or heart failure. Sixty adults will be split into three groups: core training only, aerobic exercise only, or both combined. The goal is to…

This study will use advanced MRI scans to measure heart tissue in 2000 people with different heart conditions, like heart attacks and cardiomyopathies. The goal is to create a reference guide for doctors to interpret these scans and see if a simpler method without contrast dye wo…

This study looks at whether detailed heart MRI scans can help predict future heart attacks, strokes, or other serious heart events in people with ischemic heart disease. Researchers will review medical records from 1000 adults who already had a heart MRI. The goal is to improve r…

This study looks at 780 adults who had a certain type of heart attack (NSTEMI) and also developed sudden heart failure. It compares getting a heart artery scan within 2 hours of diagnosis versus waiting until the patient is stable. The goal is to see which approach better prevent…

This study collects raw CT scan data from 50 adults using a new GSI Cardiac mode on a GE CT scanner. Participants either need a routine heart CT or have had a heart attack or catheterization. The goal is to test the new scan mode, not to treat any condition. There are no follow-u…

This study looks at a serious condition called mixed cardiogenic-vasoplegic shock, where the heart fails to pump and blood vessels widen too much. Researchers will review medical records from 2,500 adults in French hospitals to learn who is at risk and what affects survival. No n…

This study is watching 300 people in Norway who have had a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), a rare heart condition that mostly affects women. Researchers will track their health for one year using heart scans, blood tests, and questionnaires. The goal is to better u…

This study is tracking 1,600 people who had a heart attack to see if a simple, cheap blood test (called NLR) can predict who is at higher risk of dying within 6 months. Researchers will measure inflammation levels from routine blood samples taken at the hospital. The goal is to h…