Heart scan may predict who benefits from surgery
NCT ID NCT04508608
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a special heart scan (SPECT) can predict how well patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy will recover after heart surgery. 120 patients underwent imaging at rest and during stress to measure heart function and blood flow. The goal was to find patterns that indicate which patients are likely to see improvement.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this imaging approach could help doctors predict which patients will benefit most from heart surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study, so results may not apply to all patients. The imaging technique is not yet a standard tool.
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Locations
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Cardiology Research Institute, Tomsk National Research Medical Centre, Russian Academy of Sciences
Tomsk, 634000, Russia