MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA

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 study tested a mobile app-based cardiac rehab program for 259 adults who recently had a heart attack, stent, or heart surgery. The goal was to see if using the app improved walking ability, cholesterol, and overall heart health compared to standard in-person rehab. The progr…

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 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 tested whether a structured activity-based training program helps people who have had a heart attack regain their ability to perform everyday tasks. 42 participants were randomly assigned to receive the training or standard care. The goal was to see if the program impr…

This study aimed to find out if silent myocardial ischemia—a condition where the heart doesn't get enough blood without causing chest pain—raises the risk of heart-related death or problems in people with coronary heart disease. Researchers followed patients for one to three year…

This study involved 2,349 people aged 35-85 with symptoms or risk factors for heart disease. Researchers used stress cardiac MRI to see how well it predicts serious heart events like heart attacks or heart-related death in real-world clinics, not just specialized research centers…

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…

This study looked at 80 adults having heart valve or aortic surgery to find out how long Del Nido cardioplegia (a solution that stops the heart during bypass) keeps the heart safe. Researchers took blood samples at set times to see when heart damage starts to appear. The goal is …

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…

This study looked at whether having heart surgery in the morning or afternoon changes how the heart muscle handles stress. Researchers took small tissue samples from 88 patients during planned heart surgery and tested them in the lab. The goal was to learn more about how the body…

This study looked at how mental stress affects the brain and heart in 64 healthy men and women aged 50-75. Researchers used brain scans to measure stress-related brain activity and heart blood flow. The goal was to understand if sex-related factors and psychosocial stress play a …

This study looked at 1,695 people with stable heart disease affecting multiple arteries. Researchers compared long-term outcomes of bypass surgery, stenting, or medication alone to see which best prevents heart attacks and heart-related death. The goal is to help doctors and pati…