ARTERIOSCLEROSIS

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. About 291 adults received the stent and were followed for two years. Researchers measured changes in quality of life and walking ability to see…

This study tested a very small balloon catheter (0.85-1.25 mm) in 170 people with completely blocked heart arteries (chronic total occlusion). The balloon was used to open the blockage before placing a stent. Researchers checked if the balloon could be safely delivered, inflated,…

This study tested whether injecting donor stem cells into the leg muscles of people undergoing major leg amputation could prevent wound complications and reduce the need for further amputations. 81 adults aged 40-90 with severe artery disease received stem cell injections above a…

This study looked at whether taking two blood thinners (clopidogrel and aspirin) for a longer time after getting a heart stent helps prevent future heart attacks, strokes, or death in people with multiple blocked heart arteries. About 8,250 adults aged 18-75 who already had a ste…

This study collected information from 66 adults who had a heart CT scan to measure the amount of radiation used in everyday medical practice. The goal was to see how radiation doses vary between different hospitals and CT machines, and how often dose-saving techniques are used. T…