ATHEROSCLEROSIS

This study is testing whether a combination of advanced PET heart scans, intensive lifestyle coaching, and targeted medication is better at managing stable heart disease and preventing heart attacks than standard medical care. It involves about 1,085 adults aged 40 and older who …

This study compares two imaging methods during heart stent procedures: ultrasound-guided versus standard X-ray imaging. Researchers want to see if using ultrasound during stent placement leads to better long-term results for people with complex artery blockages. The study involve…

This study aimed to see if using two FDA-approved devices together could help patients recover faster after a heart catheterization procedure done through the groin artery. It planned to compare how quickly patients could start walking and how soon the artery stopped bleeding whe…

This study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants. It aimed to understand if PCSK9 inhibitor drugs, which lower cholesterol, also reduce inflammation in the arteries of people with heart disease. Researchers planned to use a special imaging scan to measure inflammation i…

This study is creating a large database of heart images from 1,000 patients to help future research. The goal is to collect and analyze different types of heart scans to better understand how and why plaque builds up in arteries, a condition called atherosclerosis. This is an obs…

This long-term study aims to understand how hidden, early-stage heart disease (atherosclerosis) develops and progresses to major events like heart attacks or strokes. It follows over 6,400 adults from four different ethnic backgrounds who started the study with no known heart dis…

This study aims to understand if bacteria in your gut and mouth are linked to artery plaque and the risk of having a stroke. Researchers will compare 215 people with carotid artery disease to 70 healthy people, checking their blood, diet, and bacteria levels. They want to see if …

This study aims to find out why people of South Asian descent have higher rates of heart disease and stroke, even when typical risk factors are accounted for. Researchers are following over 2,300 South Asian adults in the US for several years to identify new causes. The goal is t…