ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE

This study checked if the Orsiro drug-coated heart stent works safely in everyday patients with blocked arteries. Over 550 people who got the stent were followed for a year. The goal was to see how many had serious heart problems like heart attack or needed another procedure. Res…

This early-phase study tested whether infusions of donor stem cells could help repair damaged blood vessels in 26 adults with type 2 diabetes and symptomatic heart disease. The goal was to see if the cells could improve the body's natural repair system and blood vessel function. …

This early-stage study tested whether a gene therapy called VM202 is safe to inject directly into heart muscle areas that couldn't be fully repaired during bypass surgery. Nine adults with ischemic heart disease took part. The main goal was to check for side effects over six mont…

This study looked at how safe and effective the Essential Pro device is for people with blocked heart arteries. Researchers followed 161 patients after they received the device during routine care. The main goal was to see if patients stayed free from serious heart problems like …

This study tested whether a special 'no-touch' method of taking leg veins for heart bypass surgery helps the grafts stay open longer. About 900 people having their first bypass surgery took part. The researchers compared the no-touch method to the usual technique and checked the …

This study tested a 6-week program called Heart Up! that uses text messages and support from nurses and loved ones to help adults with heart disease become more physically active and feel less hopeless. About 224 patients who had a heart attack or related procedure took part. The…

This study tested whether problem-solving therapy (PST) — a short, practical talk therapy — could improve mental well-being in adults with type 2 diabetes or heart disease. 147 participants with poor mental health received PST in their regular doctor's office. The goal was to see…

This study tested whether a home-based breathing muscle training program, delivered via telerehabilitation, can improve quality of life, heart and lung function, and mental well-being in people with ischemic heart disease. 104 adults with stable heart disease participated. The pr…

This study looked at whether patients who had a heart attack, stroke, or other blood vessel problems were prescribed the right cholesterol-lowering medicine when they left the hospital. The goal was to see how well doctors followed official guidelines. 129 patients were included,…

This study looked at 40 adults to see if high levels of lipoprotein (a), a fatty substance in the blood, affect the number of stem cells that repair blood vessels. Researchers compared people with high and normal levels of this substance. The goal was to better understand how lip…

This study looked at two methods for assigning care coordinators to older adults (65+) who have heart disease or related risks like diabetes or high blood pressure. The goal was to see which method better prevents emergency room visits and hospital stays. Researchers compared ass…

This study tested whether video-based education using deepfake technology could help people with both heart disease and high blood pressure better monitor their blood pressure at home and take their medications as prescribed. 218 adults participated and were followed for 30 days.…

This study tested new MRI methods to better detect bleeding inside the heart muscle after a heart attack. Researchers studied 14 adults who had a heart attack to see if these scans could map the bleeding more clearly than standard MRI. The goal is to help doctors identify patient…