Heart attack mystery: open arteries, hidden damage?
NCT ID NCT02270359
First seen Oct 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study looks at 15 people who had a heart attack but whose arteries were not blocked. Using special cameras inside the arteries (OCT) and heart MRIs, researchers hope to find hidden plaque ruptures or other damage. The goal is to better understand why these heart attacks occur and how to spot them.
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NYU Langone Medical Center
New York, New York, 10016, United States
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better diagnose and treat heart attacks in people whose arteries appear open, potentially preventing future events.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early observational study with only 15 participants. It is not testing a treatment, so it will not directly change care. Results may not apply to all patients.
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