Steroid shot before angioplasty may shrink heart attack damage
NCT ID NCT05462730
First seen Mar 29, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether giving a single, strong dose of steroids to people right after a heart attack (STEMI) and before opening the blocked artery can reduce the amount of permanent heart muscle damage. 530 adults with chest pain for less than 12 hours and signs of a major heart attack on ECG took part. The key idea was to calm the body's harmful inflammatory response that happens when blood flow is restored, potentially saving more heart muscle.
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Heart Center, Rigshospitalet
Copenhagen, Capital Region, 2100, Denmark
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