Heart transplant drug shows promise in preventing vessel damage
NCT ID NCT03537742
First seen Apr 19, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a drug called alirocumab in 114 heart transplant recipients to see if it could slow or prevent damage to the blood vessels of the new heart. The drug works by lowering cholesterol and other fats in the blood. The main goal was to measure changes in plaque buildup in the heart's arteries one year after starting the drug.
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Stanford University
Stanford, California, 94305, United States
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