CT scans could make heart bypass surgery smarter

NCT ID NCT03894423

First seen Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether advanced CT imaging can help doctors plan and perform coronary artery bypass surgery more effectively. About 200 adults scheduled for bypass surgery will receive CT scans before and after the procedure to measure blood flow in the heart. The goal is to see if this imaging approach improves surgical decisions and patient outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Palo Alto Veterans Affaird Healthcare System

    Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

  • Stanford University

    Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

  • University of California San Diego

    San Diego, California, 92093, United States

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