One-Time artery fix may cut hospital time for heart attack patients
NCT ID NCT07519590
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at two ways to treat heart attack patients who have multiple blocked arteries. One group had all blockages fixed in a single procedure, while the other group had the main blockage fixed first and the others in a separate procedure later. The goal was to see if the one-time approach could reduce hospital stays and costs without causing more problems. The study involved 112 adults who had a specific type of heart attack and were treated with a clot-busting drug before the procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedure
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could shorten hospital stays and lower costs for heart attack patients with multiple blocked arteries, without increasing short-term risks.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 112 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. There is a risk of kidney damage from contrast dye, and long-term benefits are not yet clear.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Helwan University Hospital
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11795, Egypt
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