New scanner could sharpen heart disease diagnosis

NCT ID NCT05240807

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a new type of CT scanner (photon-counting detector CT) can provide clearer images of coronary artery disease compared to standard scans. 243 adults with suspected heart disease were scanned both with and without a drug that stresses the heart. The goal was to see if the new scanner changes how doctors diagnose and manage the condition.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boleyn Andrist

    Eyota, Minnesota, 55934, United States

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