Scans probe if new heart drugs calm hidden artery fire

NCT ID NCT05720156

Summary

This study aimed to understand how powerful cholesterol-lowering drugs (PCSK9 inhibitors) affect inflammation in the arteries of people with heart disease. Researchers planned to use a special imaging scan to measure inflammation in participants already on standard statin medication, comparing them to healthy volunteers. The goal was to gather knowledge about how these drugs work beyond just lowering cholesterol, which could inform future heart disease prevention strategies.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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