Heart scan surprise: does a simple notification boost lifesaving treatment?
NCT ID NCT05858879
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 233 people with heart or blood vessel disease who had calcium buildup in their heart arteries found by chance on a chest CT scan. Researchers wanted to see if telling both the patient and their doctor about this finding would encourage them to start cholesterol-lowering medication. The goal was to improve treatment rates in people who were not already on such therapy.
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Stanford University
Stanford, California, 94304, United States
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