Fast discharge after a heart attack
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if it's safe to send patients home quickly after a mild heart attack. It may help those who had a successful procedure to open a blocked artery and are stable enough to leave the hospital sooner.
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Who can take part
- You had a heart attack that was not complicated by other serious issues.
- You are 18 years or older.
- The blocked artery was successfully opened with a stent or balloon procedure.
- You did not have any major complications during or after the procedure.
- You do not have unstable heart rhythms or low blood pressure after the procedure.
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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