ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES

This study tests whether giving a three-drug combination (bempedoic acid, high-intensity statin, and ezetimibe) to 600 heart attack patients before they leave the hospital can lower their bad cholesterol more than standard care. The goal is to reduce the risk of future heart prob…

This study tests whether adding extra support from nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists to standard follow-up helps heart attack patients reach their LDL cholesterol goals. About 230 adults who had a recent heart attack will be randomly assigned to usual care or the extra team-bas…

This study compares two blood thinners, bivalirudin and heparin, in over 5,000 heart patients who are at high risk of bleeding and need a procedure to open blocked arteries (PCI). The goal is to see if bivalirudin reduces serious complications like death, heart attack, stroke, or…

This study tests whether a simple educational program for patients hospitalized after a heart attack can help them understand and achieve their LDL (bad) cholesterol goals. About 240 patients across 24 hospitals will either receive the education or standard care. The main goal is…

This study looks at whether having non-medical teams (like firefighters or paramedics) perform ECGs for suspected heart attacks can get patients to treatment faster. Researchers will compare arrival times at the hospital for 350 adults who had a specific type of heart attack. The…

This study will observe 500 adults with stable or acute heart artery disease who receive a laser treatment called Excimer Laser Coronary Atherectomy (ELCA) during a standard angioplasty procedure. The goal is to collect real-world data on how well the laser works and how safe it …

This study tests a new AI tool that reads patient admission notes to classify four types of coronary artery disease, including heart attacks. Researchers will check how accurate the AI is compared to expert doctors, using data from multiple hospitals and even English records. The…