Heart muscle inflammation after heart attack without blockages
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks for hidden heart muscle inflammation (myocarditis) in patients who had a heart attack but no blocked arteries. It uses an MRI to check the heart muscle, which could help explain their symptoms and guide future care.
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Who can take part
- You had heart attack-like symptoms (e.g., chest pain) and an abnormal ECG.
- Doctors did not find a blocked artery (stenosis less than 50%) on your angiogram.
- You did not have a previous diagnosis of myocarditis or cardiomyopathy.
- You can safely have an MRI of your heart (no pacemaker, no severe kidney problems).
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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