Intensive cholesterol treatment right after heart attack
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests giving strong cholesterol-lowering medicine within 24 hours after a heart attack to see if it helps recovery. It is for people who have had a recent heart attack and are getting a stent placed.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You had a heart attack (STEMI or NSTEMI) within the past 24 hours.
- You are able to understand and sign a consent form.
- You cannot have severe heart failure or shock.
- You must not be allergic to statins or cholesterol absorption inhibitors.
- You cannot be pregnant or unable to have injections.
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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