Can a simple scan predict your heart attack? massive study investigates

NCT ID NCT07212751

Summary

This large study is checking if special features seen on heart CT scans can help doctors better predict who is at highest risk for heart attacks, strokes, or heart-related death. It involves looking back at the scans of 22,000 adults who had chest pain. The goal is to see if this scan information could help guide which treatments patients receive to prevent serious heart problems.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Hong Kong

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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