Could a CT scan replace invasive heart tests for some heart attack patients?
NCT ID NCT06689267
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · 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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Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200030, China
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