New CT scan to predict heart attack risk
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses a new type of CT scanner (photon counting CT) to see if it can better predict heart attacks in people with heart disease or symptoms like chest pain. The scan may help doctors find problems earlier and guide treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, or you are having a CT scan of your heart because of chest pain or heart failure symptoms
- You are able to give informed consent and attend follow-up visits
- You do not have a history of allergy to iodine contrast dye
- You do not have severe kidney disease (eGFR below 30)
- You have not had coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) before
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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