Zuyderland Medisch Centrum

This study looks at whether it is safer to stop or continue taking direct oral anticoagulants (blood thinners) during planned heart procedures like angiography or stent placement. About 1,270 adults with atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease will be randomly assigned to…

This study tests whether using urine sodium levels to adjust diuretic doses helps people with acute heart failure recover faster and live longer. About 556 adults hospitalized with acute heart failure will receive either standard care or a tailored diuretic plan. The goal is to s…

This study looks at how severe obesity can lead to a type of heart failure called HFpEF, where the heart becomes stiff and has trouble filling with blood. Researchers will study 250 people with obesity using heart ultrasounds and blood tests to find early signs of heart problems.…