Heart attack recovery: team care to lower cholesterol
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests if a team of specialists working together can help people who have had a heart attack lower their bad cholesterol (LDL) more effectively than standard care. It aims to improve long-term heart health.
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Who can take part
- You recently had a heart attack (with or without ST elevation on your EKG).
- You are at least 18 years old and have health insurance (social security).
- You can understand the study and agree to take part by signing a consent form.
- You do not have serious complications from your heart attack, such as severe heart pump problems or dangerous heart rhythms.
- You do not have memory loss, untreated mental health issues, or a condition that prevents physical activity.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or currently in another study that is testing ways to lower LDL cholesterol.
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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