Massive data analysis aims to predict dangerous plaque erosion in heart patients

NCT ID NCT03479723

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 30, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study combined data from over 1,700 patients who had a heart attack or unstable angina to find what predicts plaque erosion—a common cause of heart attacks. Researchers looked at imaging and health records from multiple international sites. The goal was to better understand who is at risk, but no new treatment was tested.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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