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This early-stage trial tested whether injecting donor stem cells into the leg muscles of people scheduled for amputation could prevent complications like poor wound healing and reduce the chance of needing more amputations. 81 patients with severe leg artery disease received the …

This study tested a very small balloon catheter (Sapphire 3) in 170 people with severely blocked heart arteries (chronic total occlusions). The balloon was used to open the blockage before placing a stent. The main goal was to see if the device could be safely delivered, inflated…

This study looked at how well the ELUVIA drug-coated stent works in real-world patients with blocked arteries in the thigh or knee area. A total of 291 adults received the stent and were followed for two years. The main goal was to see if their quality of life and walking ability…

This study looked at whether taking two blood thinners (clopidogrel and aspirin) for a longer time can prevent major heart problems like heart attacks, strokes, or death in people with multiple blocked heart arteries. Over 8,000 adults who had a stent placed were randomly assigne…

This study measured the amount of radiation people receive during a common heart scan called cardiac CT angiography (CCTA). Researchers collected data from 66 adults around the world to see how radiation doses vary and how often dose-lowering techniques are used. The goal was to …