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First received: November 03, 2022

Clinical Trial: Impact of Colchicine on Peri-Operative Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Prior Coronary Revascularization: The Peri-OPerative COlchicine to Reduce Negative Events (POPCORN) Trial

Study Status: Completed

Recruit Status: RECRUITING

Condition: Coronary Artery Disease

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Impact of Colchicine on Peri-Operative Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Prior Coronary Revascularization

Brief Summary: Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Veterans.Inflammation in the arteries of the heart may increase the risk of cardiac death.Patients with heart disease undergoing major surgery are at increased risk of complications after surgery, including heart attack, stroke, and death.The proposed research seeks to better understand the role of inflammation in the damage to the heart and blood vessels after major surgery.This research also seeks to identify the potential beneficial role of a safe medication,…

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