Blood and heart CT scan tests for heart blood-flow markers
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at whether certain lab “biomarkers” and a heart CT scan can help understand heart blood flow in people getting routine coronary CT angiography (CCTA). It may be useful for improving how doctors assess heart health from scan and blood results.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- Your cardiology clinic referred you for a routine CCTA (a heart CT scan with contrast)
- You can read and sign an informed consent form (or have a legal representative who can)
- You are not pregnant
- You do not have severe kidney problems that make contrast dye unsafe
- You do not have a severe allergy to the contrast dye used for the CT scan
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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