ER Heart Risk Check for Cholesterol Study
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way to check heart risk and start treatment for cholesterol in people coming to the emergency room with chest pain or possible heart attack. It aims to see if early risk assessment and treatment can prevent future heart problems.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 75 years old and currently being evaluated for possible heart attack symptoms.
- Your 10-year risk of a heart-related event is 7.5% or higher, or you have diabetes, or you have had a previous heart attack, stroke, or artery disease.
- You cannot be taking any cholesterol-lowering medication (statins, Zetia, PCSK9 inhibitors, etc.) at the start.
- You must be able to return for a follow-up visit after 30 days.
- You must not be pregnant, on dialysis, have liver cirrhosis, or have unstable vital signs (like low blood pressure or high heart rate).
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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