Heart MRI may spot hidden risk in patients with chest pain
NCT ID NCT01821924
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked back at over 2,300 people with known or suspected heart disease who had a stress cardiac MRI. Researchers wanted to see if certain MRI findings could predict future heart attacks or death from heart disease. The goal is to better understand how these scans can help doctors identify high-risk patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better identify which patients are at highest risk for heart attacks or death, leading to more personalized care.
What could go wrong
This is a retrospective analysis, not a controlled trial, so it can only show associations, not cause and effect. The findings may not change current practice without further prospective studies.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States