Can tiny heart vessel problems predict major cardiac events?

NCT ID NCT07293338

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how problems in the heart's tiny blood vessels (coronary microvascular dysfunction) affect long-term outcomes in people with dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart muscle is enlarged and weak. Researchers will follow 330 participants who have already had a heart catheterization to check for blocked arteries. The goal is to see if microvascular dysfunction is linked to serious events like heart failure hospitalization, heart transplant, or death.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors better predict heart complications in people with dilated cardiomyopathy, leading to more personalized monitoring and treatment.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve patient outcomes. Results may not apply to all patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.

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Conditions

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Locations

  • The second affiliated hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine

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    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310009, China

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