Could a common pill protect the hearts of millions with obesity?
NCT ID NCT04519164
Summary
This study tested if a medication called eplerenone could improve heart health in overweight or obese people with high blood pressure or related conditions. It compared eplerenone to another standard blood pressure drug to see which was better at improving blood flow and reducing scarring in the heart muscle, regardless of blood pressure changes. The goal was to find a more targeted way to prevent heart disease in this high-risk group.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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