New MRI test for small heart vessel disease
Part of Heart & circulation, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to diagnose small blood vessel disease in the heart using an MRI scan during a stress test. It is for people who are already participating in a larger heart imaging study and are scheduled for a catheter procedure.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are already part of a companion study that looks at two types of heart scans (CMR and CT-FFR).
- You have been referred for a heart catheterization to check on chest pain.
- You are 18 years or older and can understand written English.
- You are able to perform light exercise inside an MRI scanner.
- You do not have severe claustrophobia, asthma, or kidney problems that would prevent a safe MRI.
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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