New CT scanner for detailed heart imaging
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a newer, more detailed type of CT scanner for the heart. It may give doctors clearer pictures to improve diagnosis and treatment planning.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years of age or older.
- Your doctor has already ordered a cardiac CT scan (a special X-ray of your heart).
- You are not allergic to iodinated contrast dye.
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have severe kidney disease (eGFR below 30).
- You do not have any other reason that would make a routine cardiac CT unsafe or impossible.
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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