Heart attack may spark brain inflammation, new imaging study hints
NCT ID NCT03968445
First seen Jan 03, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study uses advanced PET/MRI scans to see if a heart attack leads to inflammation in the brain. Researchers will compare 6 people who recently had a heart attack with a control group. The goal is to better understand how the heart and brain are connected, which could lead to new ways to protect the brain after a heart attack.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
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