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Heart attack diagnosis revolution? new method could save lives

NCT ID NCT06570759

Ongoing Diagnosis Sponsor: Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a new way to classify heart attacks based on whether a coronary artery is fully blocked (occlusion) or not, instead of the traditional ST-elevation vs non-ST-elevation method. Researchers will compare outcomes in 6,000 patients to see if the new approach leads to better treatment decisions and fewer deaths or hospital readmissions.

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 lead to a more accurate way to diagnose and treat heart attacks, potentially saving lives and reducing hospital readmissions.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be less definitive. The new method may not prove better than the current standard in practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute coronary syndrome acute myocardial infarction disease myocardial infarction myocardial ischemia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME DIAGNOSIS MORALITY MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara Etlik City Hospital

    Ankara, 6010, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Antalya City Hospital

    Antalya, 07080, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital

    Istanbul, 3440, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, 34668, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Erzurum Atatürk University Hospital

    Erzurum, 25040, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Eskisehir Osmangazi University Hospital

    Eskişehir, 26040, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Eskişehir City Hospital

    Eskişehir, 26080, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Kartal Kosuyolu Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, 34865, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Kutahya Health Sciences University

    Kütahya, 43020, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Marmara University, Pendik Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, 34899, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Mehmet Akif Ersoy Cardiovascular and Throacic Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, 34303, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Mugla Sitki Kocman University

    Muğla, 48000, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Necmettin Erbakan Meram Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi

    Konya, 42080, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Sirnak State Hospital

    Şırnak, 73000, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University

    Tokat Province, 60030, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Van Training and Research Hospital

    Van, 65300, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Yuzuncu Yil University Hospital

    Van, 65080, Turkey (Türkiye)

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