New imaging tech peers inside heart plaques to predict attacks

NCT ID NCT00540761

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looks at fatty deposits called plaques that can build up in heart arteries and sometimes cause heart attacks. Researchers are using a new camera-like tool to see which plaques are dangerous. About 320 people with heart disease will be scanned to learn more about these risky plaques.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

  • Lahey Clinic

    Burlington, Massachusetts, 01805, United States

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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