Heart scan study aims to predict which plaques cause attacks
NCT ID NCT07051473
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Researchers in Istanbul are studying how coronary CT angiography—a detailed heart scan—can help predict future heart problems in people with coronary artery disease. They will follow over 700 adults for at least a year, comparing those treated with stents versus medication. The goal is to see which types of plaque are most dangerous and whether early stenting of high-risk plaques improves outcomes.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors identify dangerous plaques early and choose better treatments—stents or medication—to prevent heart attacks.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it can show links but not prove what treatment is best. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Murat Dilmener Hospital
Istanbul, Bakırköy, 34153, Turkey (Türkiye)