Bariatric surgery for heart attack survivors with obesity
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests if weight-loss surgery can reduce heart disease risk in people who have had a heart attack and have obesity. It compares surgery to standard care to see which helps heart health more.
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Who can take part
- You had a heart attack at least 1 year ago.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 35 or higher.
- You have not had weight-loss surgery before.
- You have not had surgery for a stomach or duodenal ulcer or reflux disease.
- You can understand Swedish.
- You are able to follow the study plan.
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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