Remote Ischemic Preconditioning for Heart Attack Recovery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple, noninvasive procedure called Remote Ischemic Preconditioning (RIPC) — where a blood pressure cuff is briefly tightened on an arm or leg — can improve long-term recovery for people who have had a heart attack. The treatment is done many times over a long period to see if it helps the heart heal and reduces future problems.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had a heart attack (acute myocardial infarction).
- You are willing and able to have a blood pressure cuff tightened on your arm or leg for short periods on a regular basis.
- You do not have uncontrolled severe high blood pressure (systolic above 180 or diastolic above 120).
- You do not have severe liver or kidney problems.
- You are not taking nicorandil or similar medicines that affect small blood vessels.
- You are not pregnant.
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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