Clot imaging for heart attacks with clear arteries
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses a special type of MRI to look for tiny blood clots in the heart arteries that may have caused a heart attack even when standard tests show no major blockages. It aims to better understand the cause of heart attacks in people with this uncommon pattern.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You had chest pain, an abnormal heart tracing (ECG), and positive blood test for heart damage (troponin).
- Your angiogram showed that your main heart arteries were not blocked (non-obstructive).
- You cannot have certain other causes of your symptoms, such as stress cardiomyopathy, heart muscle inflammation, severe kidney disease, or be pregnant/breastfeeding.
- You must be able to lie flat for the scan and have no allergies to contrast dye.
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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