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Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure Clinical Trials — A Patient's Guide →
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Structural Heart Disease Clinical Trials — A Patient's Guide →
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What to Expect When You Join a Cardiovascular Clinical Trial →
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April 29, 2026Amavita Editorial (AI-assisted) AI-assisted
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a type of heart failure where the heart's main pumping chamber squeezes normally but is too stiff to relax and fill with blood properly betwee
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April 29, 2026Amavita Editorial (AI-assisted) AI-assisted
Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is a type of heart failure where the heart's main pumping chamber does not squeeze out enough blood with each beat.[1][2][3]
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April 29, 2026Amavita Editorial (AI-assisted) AI-assisted
Sudden cardiac arrest and heart attack are serious heart emergencies that differ in cause, symptoms, and urgency.
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April 29, 2026Amavita Editorial (AI-assisted) AI-assisted
A pacemaker is a small, battery-powered device implanted under the skin in the chest that helps your heart beat at a normal, steady rhythm by sending mild electrical impulses when needed.
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April 29, 2026Amavita Editorial (AI-assisted) AI-assisted
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular and often rapid heartbeat that starts in the upper chambers of the heart.
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February 26, 2026Pedro Martinez-Clark, MD, FACC
From the first phone call through the final follow-up visit, here is a step-by-step look at what participating in a cardiovascular clinical trial actually involves.
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February 19, 2026Pedro Martinez-Clark, MD, FACC
Drug clinical trials are organized into phases. Each one answers different safety and effectiveness questions. Here is what each phase is for, in plain language.
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February 12, 2026Pedro Martinez-Clark, MD, FACC
First-in-human (FIH) trials are the first time a new therapy is studied in people. Here is how protocols, oversight, and site experience combine to keep participants safe.
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February 5, 2026Pedro Martinez-Clark, MD, FACC
Atherectomy is an endovascular technique that removes or modifies arterial plaque, often used in calcified peripheral artery disease. Here is how it works.
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January 29, 2026Pedro Martinez-Clark, MD, FACC
PAD affects millions of adults in the U.S. Learn the warning signs, how it is diagnosed, and the modern range of treatment options — including ongoing clinical research.
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January 22, 2026Pedro Martinez-Clark, MD, FACC
TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure that replaces a diseased aortic valve through a catheter — without open-heart surgery. Here is how it works and who it helps.
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January 15, 2026Pedro Martinez-Clark, MD, FACC
Eligibility for a cardiovascular clinical trial depends on the study's protocol — but the basic principles are the same across trials. Here is how qualification works.
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January 8, 2026Pedro Martinez-Clark, MD, FACC
A clear, plain-language explanation of cardiovascular clinical trials — what they study, how they protect participants, and the role they play in advancing heart and vascular care.
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