Lipid testing after a heart attack
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial looks at cholesterol testing done on the day you are admitted to the hospital after a heart attack. The goal is to learn more about these test results and how they might help guide your care.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You were hospitalized in the cardiac unit for a heart attack (either NSTEMI or STEMI)
- A cholesterol test was done on the day you were admitted
- You are willing to agree to take part in the study
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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