CT scans could make heart bypass surgery smarter

NCT ID NCT03894423

First seen Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

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

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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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