Doctors' heart risk guesses swayed by patient hobbies and demographics
NCT ID NCT07162376
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how emergency doctors, cardiologists, and hospitalists judge a patient's risk of a major heart event. Researchers showed them patient profiles with medical and personal details to see if things like race, gender, or hobbies influenced their risk estimates. The goal was to understand if non-medical information leads to over- or under-testing for heart disease.
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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help doctors make more accurate risk assessments for heart disease, reducing both under- and over-testing.
What could go wrong
This is a completed observational study with 300 participants, not a treatment trial. Findings may not apply to all doctors or settings.
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Van Munching Hall
College Park, Maryland, 20742, United States