New imaging tool reveals hidden heart attack triggers
NCT ID NCT00540761
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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 imaging method to find a specific type of dangerous plaque in 320 people with heart disease. The goal is to learn more about these plaques, not to treat them directly.
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Locations
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Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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Lahey Clinic
Burlington, Massachusetts, 01805, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States