Study improves heart CT images from scans with contrast
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study focuses on improving how doctors reconstruct (build) heart images from a CT scan that uses contrast dye and is done for medical reasons. It may help produce clearer heart pictures for structural heart problems.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You are scheduled to get a contrast-enhanced, time-resolved heart CT because of a heart structure problem.
- You can understand the study and are willing to sign an informed consent form.
- You are able to complete the contrast heart CT scan as planned.
- You are willing to allow your CT images to be used later for research.
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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