ER heart attack care: should both blood thinners be given right away?

NCT ID NCT07039149

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study reviews medical records of 200 adults who came to the ER with a heart attack or unstable chest pain. It compares what happens when patients get two blood thinners (aspirin plus another) in the ER versus waiting to give the second one in the catheterization lab. The goal is to see if earlier treatment reduces major heart and brain events without causing dangerous bleeding.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin plus a second blood thinner)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that giving both blood thinners earlier in the ER reduces heart-related complications without increasing major bleeding.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational chart review, not a randomized trial. Results may not prove cause and effect, and bleeding risks remain a concern.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Istishari Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Amman, 11184, Jordan

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  • Jordan University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Amman, 11180, Jordan

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