Arm cuff trick may shield heart during attack
NCT ID NCT07272408
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study looked at whether briefly restricting blood flow to the arm (using a blood pressure cuff) could reduce heart damage and improve recovery in patients having a heart attack treated with angioplasty. Only 2 people took part, so results are very limited. The approach aims to control disease by limiting injury, not to cure the underlying condition.
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Helwan University
Helwan, 11795, Egypt
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