Improving cholesterol testing and treatment after a heart attack
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving extra education to doctors and patients can help improve cholesterol management after a heart-related hospitalization. It aims to see if a simple program can make sure patients get the right testing and treatment for high cholesterol.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You were hospitalized for a heart attack (NSTEMI or STEMI) or had a stent placed to open a blocked artery.
- Your LDL ('bad') cholesterol level during the hospital stay was 70 mg/dL or higher.
- You have a primary care doctor or heart specialist within the same health system as the hospital where you were treated.
- You are expected to survive and be able to follow up with your doctor for at least 6 months, and you are not in hospice or have severe dementia.
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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