Thyroid issues and heart attack link study
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at whether thyroid problems are connected to heart attacks (acute coronary syndrome). It may help explain why some people have heart issues.
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Who can take part
- You must be older than 20 years old.
- You must have had a heart attack or unstable angina (acute coronary syndrome).
- You cannot already be treated for an underactive or overactive thyroid.
- You cannot have severe heart failure that came on suddenly.
- You cannot have advanced cancer.
- You cannot have a blood clot in your lungs.
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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