Hospital heart care under the microscope: are patients getting the right meds?

NCT ID NCT06450561

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looked at whether patients who were hospitalized for a heart attack, stroke, or other heart-related event were prescribed the recommended cholesterol-lowering medications when they left the hospital. Researchers observed 129 patients to see how well doctors followed official prevention guidelines. The goal was to understand current practices, not to test a new treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Consorci Sanitari Alt Penedes i Garraf-Hospital Sant Camil

    Sant Pere de Ribes, Barcelona, 08810, Spain

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