ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME

This study looks at whether using a drug-coated balloon (a small balloon that delivers medicine inside the artery) along with standard medications can help people with acute coronary syndrome who have unstable plaques in their heart arteries. About 140 participants are randomly a…

This study looks at whether using a person's genetic information to choose their blood thinner after getting a heart stent can lower the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death. About 4,000 people with stable angina or acute coronary syndrome who received a new-generation stent…

This study tests whether a blood test can help doctors safely lower the dose of strong blood thinners (P2Y12 inhibitors) in people who have had a heart attack or unstable chest pain and received a stent. The goal is to reduce bleeding complications without increasing the risk of …

This study looks at how well the GENOSS stent works in 757 people with acute coronary syndrome, a serious heart condition. Participants received the stent during a procedure to open blocked arteries. Researchers track heart-related deaths, heart attacks, and the need for repeat p…

This study compares two blood-thinning drugs (ticagrelor plus aspirin) versus aspirin alone in about 2,200 adults who had heart bypass surgery after a recent heart attack or unstable angina. The goal is to see if the two-drug combination reduces major heart problems like death, h…

This study tests a single program that helps people who recently had a heart attack quit smoking and manage depressed mood. About 233 participants will receive counseling that combines proven smoking-cessation techniques with mood management. The goal is to see if this combined a…

This study compares a new method for diagnosing heart attacks—focusing on whether a coronary artery is fully blocked (occlusion) or not—to the standard ST-elevation approach. Researchers will enroll 6,000 adults with suspected heart attacks to see if the new method better predict…

This study uses artificial intelligence to analyze standard ECG readings from 800 people having a heart attack. The AI aims to quickly identify which artery is blocked and how severe the blockage is, helping doctors decide on the best treatment faster. Participants are adults wit…

This study looks at whether a coaching program called BA-HD can help adults who had a heart attack in the past 2-12 months and feel depressed. Sixty people from three states will either get the coaching or usual care. The goal is to see if the program is practical and liked by pa…

This study looks at whether tai chi exercises and wearable fitness trackers can help people who have had a heart attack (acute coronary syndrome) become more physically active. About 70 adults who are currently inactive will take part. The goal is to see if this approach is enjoy…

This study is gathering information from over 130,000 people who have had a heart attack or unstable chest pain. Researchers will look at treatments, outcomes, and genetic data to learn what works best. The goal is to help doctors and policymakers make better decisions for heart …

This study looks at whether a cardiopulmonary exercise test can motivate people who have had a heart attack to attend outpatient cardiac rehabilitation. Many patients skip this important program, and the goal is to see if the test helps them return and stick with it. About 200 pa…

This study tests a new finger-prick device that measures troponin, a heart damage protein, in about 10 minutes—much faster than the usual 2-hour lab test. Researchers will enroll 1000 adults with chest pain in the emergency department to see if this quick test helps diagnose hear…

This study looks at whether a telehealth system can help rural patients with heart problems get better care. It connects local emergency teams and clinics with heart specialists at a larger medical center. About 215 adults with heart symptoms will take part. The goal is to see if…

This study looks at how doctors in Spain use blood-thinning drugs during heart procedures called PCI (stent placement). Researchers will track 717 patients to see which drugs are used and how well they work in everyday practice. The goal is to understand short-term safety and eff…