Lipid-lowering plan after heart attack in adults
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a cholesterol-lowering treatment plan for adults admitted for a Type 1 heart attack. It may help your care team choose guideline-based cholesterol goals and treatments after the event.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older
- Be admitted for a Type 1 heart attack
- Your baseline LDL (“bad cholesterol”) must be at least 1.4 mmol/L
- You must be able to share contact details for your primary doctor (GP)
- You must be able to give written informed consent
- Your doctor should think you’re likely to live more than 12 months
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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