Heart attack survivors: new hope from Cholesterol-Lowering drug?

NCT ID NCT06740552

First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study looked at whether evolocumab, a cholesterol-lowering drug, can reduce the risk of major heart problems in people who had a heart attack and have blockages in multiple heart arteries. Researchers analyzed data from 1,862 patients to see if the drug lowers the chance of another heart attack, heart failure, or heart-related death. The goal is to find better ways to manage heart disease long-term.

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Locations

  • Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200000, China

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