Myocardial infarction

The RELEASE trial tests whether adults aged 65 and older with stable ischemic heart disease can safely stop their daily low-dose aspirin. Researchers will compare stopping aspirin against continuing it in 7,000 participants who have been free of heart events for at least two year…

This study tests whether using a drug-coated balloon during a procedure to open a blocked artery is better than medication alone for treating plaque erosions, a common cause of heart attacks. About 62 adults who have had a heart attack and have plaque erosion will be randomly ass…

This trial tests whether a virtual world-based cardiac rehabilitation program can improve heart health and participation compared to standard in-person rehab. The program, called Destination Cardiac Rehab, is a 3D interactive telehealth option that patients can use from home. Res…

This study tests whether a medicine given as a nose spray before a heart stent procedure can reduce heart muscle injury or heart attack. About 1800 adults scheduled for elective stent placement will receive either the medicine or a placebo spray. Researchers will measure heart da…

This study tests whether giving high-risk heart attack patients personalized education before they leave the hospital can reduce their chances of being readmitted. The education covers disease management, medication adherence, lifestyle changes, and recognizing warning signs. Res…

This study looks at a special stent (a small mesh tube) coated with a drug called sirolimus, used to open blocked heart arteries. Researchers will follow 300 adults who received this stent during a standard heart procedure to see how safe and effective it is over 5 years. The mai…

This study tests a new radiation treatment for people with a life-threatening fast heart rhythm called ventricular tachycardia that hasn't been helped by medication or prior procedures. About 24 adults with an implanted defibrillator will receive a single, targeted dose of radiat…

This study tests whether a smartwatch, combined with artificial intelligence, can help monitor heart attack patients during their recovery at home. About 1,050 participants will either use the smartwatch with AI, a smartwatch without AI, or receive standard care. The goal is to s…

This study tests a smartphone-based rehab program for young and middle-aged people (18-60) who had a heart attack. The program uses an app to guide exercise, diet, medication, and stress management, with support from a team of heart doctors, nurses, nutritionists, and psychologis…

Researchers at Mayo Clinic are testing whether people who have a type 2 heart attack, without major blockages in the large heart arteries, are more likely to have disease in the tiny blood vessels of the heart. The study uses a special X-ray procedure called coronary reactivity t…

This trial compares two blood-test strategies for diagnosing heart attacks in people with chest pain: the standard approach of testing at arrival and again 3 hours later, versus an accelerated approach testing at arrival and again after just 1 hour. The goal is to see whether the…

This study will develop and test an artificial intelligence (AI) model to predict the risk of a heart attack within 6 months in people who have already had one. Researchers will combine different types of patient data to create a more accurate risk score. The goal is to identify …

Researchers in South Savo, Finland, invite residents turning 45, 50 or 55 to take a blood test that measures many small molecules at once. The test estimates each person's 10-year risk of type 2 diabetes, heart attack, stroke, chronic kidney disease and fatty liver disease. Peopl…

This study tests whether adding cilostazol, a drug that improves blood flow, to standard aspirin or clopidogrel therapy can prevent another stroke or heart attack in people who have recently had a stroke or mini-stroke. About 2,000 participants will take either cilostazol or a pl…

This study tests a 13-week remote stress recovery program for people who had a heart attack before age 55 and still feel distressed. The program includes online sessions with a therapist, a workbook, and videos. The goal is to see if a larger trial is possible by checking how man…

This study looks at whether listening to music can help lower anxiety and improve sleep in people who have had a heart attack and are spending their first night in a special heart unit. About 64 adults will take part. They will listen to music and then use eye masks and earplugs …

This study tests whether a home-based cardiac rehabilitation program can improve quality of life and health behaviors in heart patients living in low-resource settings in Pakistan. The program includes diet advice, exercise suggestions, medication reminders, and counseling, deliv…

This study looks at whether a specific heart ultrasound measurement, called left atrial reservoir strain, can better predict serious heart problems within 6 months after a non-ST-elevation heart attack (NSTEMI). Researchers will measure this strain in 150 patients and compare its…

This study will create a digital twin of the heart for 1,000 people who have had a heart attack. The goal is to see if this computer model can better predict who is at risk for sudden cardiac death compared to the current standard method. Participants will undergo a cardiac CT sc…

This study tests whether using very low radiation doses combined with special software can produce clear images of the heart's arteries. About 50 adults scheduled for a standard heart angiogram will have extra images taken with the new low-radiation method. The goal is to see if …

This study aims to create a risk prediction tool for ischemic stroke in people who have had a heart attack but do not have atrial fibrillation. Researchers will analyze the medical records of 4,000 past patients to see if common hospital data can accurately predict stroke risk du…