Spectral CT for diagnosing heart inflammation in chest pain
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses a special CT scan (called spectral CT) to look for inflammation of the heart muscle or other heart problems in people who come to the hospital with sudden chest pain. The goal is to see if this scan can help doctors diagnose the cause of your chest pain more accurately.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have sudden chest pain and your doctor has ordered a special CT scan of your heart or chest.
- You are not pregnant or have severe kidney problems that would make the CT scan risky.
- You are willing to sign a consent form to participate.
- Your CT scan images are expected to be clear enough to read.
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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