New imaging sheds light on hidden heart clots

NCT ID NCT04829825

First seen Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study looked at 100 people who recently had a major heart attack to better understand blood clots that can form in the heart. Using a special PET/MR scan, researchers tracked clot activity in the heart and brain. The goal was to learn how these clots develop and resolve, which could lead to better ways to prevent strokes and other complications.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Royal Infirmary Edinburgh

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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