Revolutionary scan could spot hidden heart attack clots
NCT ID NCT06113510
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new imaging test (PET-CT scan) that can detect blood clots in the heart arteries from outside the body. Researchers will recruit 80 adults who recently had a heart attack to see if the scan can identify which heart attacks are caused by clots. The goal is to help doctors give the right treatment faster and improve patient outcomes.
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Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
RECRUITINGEdinburgh, EH16 4SA, United Kingdom
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