Clot-Busting heart procedure put to the test in massive new trial
NCT ID NCT07551700
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether removing blood clots from heart arteries during emergency treatment can improve long-term heart health. About 6,760 adults having a severe heart attack will be randomly assigned to get standard care or standard care plus clot removal. Researchers will track heart problems and heart function for one year to see if the extra step helps.
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