VASCULAR DISEASES

This study tested whether a stricter blood pressure target (below 135/85 mmHg) is better than usual care (below 150/100 mmHg) for women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy. 61 women were enrolled shortly after delivery and followed for six months. The goal was to see if …

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 looked at whether using social networks (like WeChat) can help people at high risk for stroke take their medicines correctly and control risk factors after leaving the hospital. About 720 adults who had a stroke or were at high risk took part. The goal was to see if so…

This study tested an experimental pill called ralinepag for people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a serious lung condition that makes the heart work too hard. About 687 adults with PAH took either ralinepag or a placebo on top of their usual treatments. The goal was …

This study tested a new device called the Supernova stent retriever to treat acute ischemic stroke, which happens when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the brain. The device is designed to remove the clot and restore blood flow. The trial involved 54 adults aged 18-85 who had 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 tested a procedure called renal denervation, which uses energy to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys, to see if it can safely lower blood pressure in people whose hypertension is not controlled by up to three medications. The study involved 337 participants and meas…

This study tested whether a simple checklist called the YEARS algorithm can safely rule out dangerous blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) in cancer patients, reducing the need for CT scans. Researchers compared the YEARS approach to standard CT scanning alone in 698 adu…

This study tested whether a special website with videos and information could help lower anxiety in people waiting for vascular surgery. About 250 adults scheduled for procedures like fixing blocked leg arteries or abdominal aneurysms took part. Patients who used the website rate…

This study looked at how blood moves through leg muscles in people who have had a stroke compared to healthy adults. Researchers used gentle leg movements and muscle contractions to measure blood flow. The goal was to learn more about why stroke survivors often have trouble with …

This study looked at 32 people with specific gene changes that affect elastic fibers in the body, which are important for skin, blood vessels, and lungs. Participants came to the NIH for 3-5 days of tests like lung function, heart stress tests, and imaging to see how their genes …

This study looked at whether problems with tiny energy factories inside cells (mitochondria) contribute to higher blood pressure and worse blood vessel health in Black adults. Researchers gave 31 middle-aged and older adults a supplement called MitoQ or a placebo for 8 weeks. The…