Statin after aortic surgery to protect heart and organs
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking a cholesterol-lowering medicine (a statin) after certain aortic surgeries can reduce harmful changes in the heart and other organs. You might benefit by lowering the risk of ongoing damage after your acute aortic condition and surgery.
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Who can take part
- You had an aortic problem (dissection, ulcer, intramural hematoma, or aneurysm) and then had arch replacement or an endovascular or hybrid procedure
- You have risk factors for heart disease (like age, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, smoking, obesity, or low HDL), but you are not taking a statin now
- You are between 18 and 85 years old
- You agree to join the study and sign informed consent
- You do not have a known allergy to statins
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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