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Blood tests may reveal hidden heart damage after attack

NCT ID NCT02823886

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 21 people who had a heart attack to see if markers of inflammation in the blood are linked to the amount of heart damage seen on MRI scans. Researchers measured inflammation levels at several time points and compared them to MRI images taken a week later. The goal was to better understand the body's inflammatory response after a heart attack and how it relates to recovery.

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 could help doctors predict heart damage and recovery after a heart attack using simple blood tests.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 21 people, so results may not apply to everyone. It is designed to gather knowledge, not test a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myocardial infarction ST-elevation myocardial infarction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospices Civils de Lyon

    Bron, 69500, France

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