Better cholesterol care after carotid surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests an improved way of managing your medications and care to help you reach healthy cholesterol levels after surgery to open a blocked carotid artery. It aims to see if a more structured approach can help prevent future heart problems or strokes.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years of age or older.
- You have a narrowing of the carotid artery (carotid stenosis) and are scheduled for surgery to treat it.
- Your LDL cholesterol level is above 55 mg/dL (a blood test result).
- You are not currently taking a PCSK9 inhibitor (an injectable cholesterol-lowering medication).
- You are willing to participate and sign a consent form.
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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