Tape measure may spot hidden heart attack danger
NCT ID NCT07676656
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether the neck-to-waist ratio can help identify patients with high blood pressure and a specific type of heart attack. Researchers measured body shapes of 238 adults arriving at the emergency room with chest pain. The goal is to see if simple body measurements can reveal hidden risks that standard tests might miss.
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 give doctors a simple, quick way to identify dangerous heart attack patterns using just a tape measure.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not apply to all patients and need further validation.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Etlik City hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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