Could a CT scan replace invasive heart tests for some heart attack patients?

NCT ID NCT06689267

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether starting with a special CT scan (CT perfusion) could safely reduce the need for invasive heart catheterization in 180 patients with a mild type of heart attack called NSTEMI. Patients in the CT group first got a CT scan, and only those with concerning results went on to catheterization. The goal was to see if this approach could spare some patients from an unnecessary invasive procedure while still catching serious blockages.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute subendocardial myocardial infarction Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction ST-elevation myocardial infarction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200030, China