Tiny plaques, big clues: new study links early artery buildup to blood changes
NCT ID NCT03632785
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 90 people with low or medium heart risk to see if tiny, non-blocking plaques in the heart arteries affect how blood clots and how blood vessels work. Participants had a special CT scan to find these small plaques, and their blood was tested for clotting activity. The goal was to better understand early warning signs of heart problems, not to test a treatment.
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José Carlos Nicolau
São Paulo, São Paulo, 05403-900, Brazil
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