Heart CT scan could outsmart risk scores to stop heart attacks
NCT ID NCT03920176
First seen Jan 15, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study compares using a CT scan of the heart arteries versus standard risk scores to guide treatment in people aged 40-70 with risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, or smoking. The goal is to see if the CT scan approach reduces deaths from heart disease and non-fatal heart attacks. Over 6,000 participants in Scotland are involved.
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Western General Hospital
Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh, EH4 2XU, United Kingdom
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