Weight-loss surgery for preventing heart disease after a heart attack
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares weight-loss surgery (bariatric surgery) to standard care for people with obesity and a past heart attack. The goal is to see if the surgery helps reduce the risk of future heart problems.
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Who can take part
- You have had a heart attack at least one year ago.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 35 or higher.
- You are willing to give written consent to join.
- You have not had weight-loss surgery or stomach surgery for ulcers or reflux before.
- You are generally healthy enough for weight-loss surgery, as judged by the study doctors.
- You understand Swedish.
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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