AI could spare many heart patients from risky invasive tests
NCT ID NCT06648239
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed trial tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool could help doctors decide which low-risk patients with suspected heart disease should get a safer, non-invasive CT scan instead of an invasive angiogram. The study involved 251 adults referred for non-urgent heart testing. The goal was to see if the AI-guided triage could reduce the number of unnecessary invasive procedures, which are costly and carry risks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Artificial intelligence screening tool and cardiac CT angiography
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could reduce the number of unnecessary invasive heart procedures, making diagnosis safer and cheaper for low-risk patients.
What could go wrong
This was a small, completed trial, so results may not apply to all patients or settings. The AI tool may not always correctly identify who needs invasive testing.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Hamilton General Hospital
Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 2X2, Canada
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McMaster University Medical Centre
Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3Z5, Canada
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St. Catharines Hospital
St. Catharines, Ontario, L2S 0A9, Canada