CT scan to study plaque and blood flow in heart disease
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses a special heart CT scan (coronary CT angiography) to look at plaque and how blood flows in people with coronary artery disease. It may help match your scan results with heart measurements and guide future care decisions.
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Who can take part
- You have a reason your doctor wants a coronary CT angiography (CCTA) scan
- You are able and willing to sign the study’s informed consent form
- Your heart pumping strength (ejection fraction) is 35% or higher
- You have not had a major heart attack within the last 72 hours
- Your heart CT scan should be clear enough for the study to analyze plaque and other measures
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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