Could a heart MRI replace invasive scans for some heart attacks?
NCT ID NCT06566625
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether performing a cardiac MRI (CMR) before the standard invasive coronary angiography (ICA) can accurately diagnose the cause of a suspected non-ST-elevation heart attack (NSTEMI). Currently, patients with NSTEMI often undergo an invasive angiogram, and if that doesn't explain the heart attack, an MRI is done afterward. The trial will test if doing the MRI first can identify non-ischemic causes, like myocarditis, and potentially avoid the need for an invasive procedure. It will also see if the MRI can better pinpoint the artery responsible for the heart attack compared to the angiogram.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Cardiac MRI (CMR) examination performed before invasive coronary angiography
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could provide a non-invasive way to diagnose certain heart attacks, potentially reducing the need for invasive angiography in some patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a pilot study with a small number of participants, so results may not apply broadly. The MRI may not always provide a clear diagnosis, and some patients cannot undergo MRI due to implants or kidney issues.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Karolinska University Hospital
RECRUITINGStockholm, Sweden, 171 64, Sweden
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