MRI before heart catheterization for heart attack
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares using a cardiac MRI before the standard catheterization (angiogram) in people with a suspected heart attack that doesn't show the typical ECG changes. It aims to see if the MRI can help guide decisions and avoid unnecessary procedures.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have symptoms suggesting a heart attack, but your first ECG didn't show the typical ST-elevation pattern
- Your doctor plans to do a catheterization to check your heart arteries
- You can safely have an MRI scan with contrast (no severe claustrophobia, no metal implants, no serious kidney problems)
- You have not had heart bypass surgery or a heart attack in the last 6 months
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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