Blood thinners after heart attack with widened arteries
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests two different blood-thinner strategies for people who have had a recent heart attack and also have a widened artery (ectasia) in the heart. The goal is to find the safest and most effective way to prevent another heart attack or clot.
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Who can take part
- You have had a heart attack or unstable angina in the last 7 days.
- You have a widened artery (called ectasia) in the artery that caused your heart attack.
- You are not currently taking a blood thinner (like warfarin or apixaban) for another condition.
- Your kidneys are working well (eGFR above 30).
- You have not had a major bleeding episode in the past.
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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