Stress testing once or only when needed for high calcium risk
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two approaches to stress testing in people who feel fine but have high coronary artery calcium on a scan. It may help determine whether testing routinely is better than doing it only if symptoms or concerns arise.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 19 years old
- You have no chest pain or other heart symptoms (asymptomatic)
- Your coronary calcium score is high (Agatston score 400 or higher)
- You have not already had a test showing reduced blood flow during stress (inducible ischemia)
- You do not have major artery narrowing (70% or more) seen on coronary angiography or CT angiography before joining
- You can safely follow the study plan (no serious non-heart illness expected to limit life to under 1 year)
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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