Hospital Do Coracao

This large study aims to find the best timing for adding a second blood pressure drug (vasopressin) to standard treatment (norepinephrine) for patients with life-threatening septic shock in intensive care. It will compare starting vasopressin early versus only adding it later if …

This study is testing whether a specific heart-healthy diet, when combined with plant-based or krill oil supplements, can better control cholesterol levels in people with a genetic condition that causes very high cholesterol. 300 participants in Brazil will follow the diet and be…

This large trial is testing whether a single daily combination pill (containing blood pressure, cholesterol, and aspirin medications) plus an anti-inflammatory drug (colchicine) can better prevent serious heart and limb problems in people who already have heart or blood vessel di…

This study aims to create a national registry of Brazilian patients with inherited heart conditions to better understand their genetic causes. Researchers will collect health information and DNA samples from 600 participants during their regular doctor visits. The goal is to iden…