New combo therapy may boost heart recovery after attack

NCT ID NCT04927949

First seen Apr 15, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding a fast-acting blood thinner called cangrelor to the standard drug ticagrelor improves blood flow to the heart after a heart attack. It included 128 adults who had a specific type of heart attack and were already taking ticagrelor. Researchers measured how well blood returned to the heart muscle and how much clot remained after treatment.

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Locations

  • CAEN University Hospital

    Caen, 14000, France

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