Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University

This study looks at 556 people with complex coronary artery blockages to see if using ultrasound (IVUS) to guide a special stenting technique works better than using standard X-ray guidance. The goal is to lower the chance of heart-related death, heart attack, or needing another …

This study compares taking blood thinners for 1 month versus 12 months after getting a heart stent, in people who had a recent heart attack or unstable angina. About 3,700 participants are randomly assigned to either short or long treatment, and doctors also use ultrasound or X-r…

This study tests whether using a drug-coated balloon (DCB) for the side branch of a heart artery bifurcation after stenting works better than a standard balloon. It involves 784 adults with coronary artery disease and true bifurcation lesions. The goal is to see if DCB reduces ma…

This study tests two numbing medicines for shoulder surgery to find which one controls pain better while keeping the diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) working normally. About 184 adults having shoulder surgery will get one of the two drugs as a nerve block. The goal is to red…