Doctors discover common heart scan can be misleading
NCT ID NCT07439731
First seen Mar 31, 2026 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at a specific ultrasound finding that can be mistaken for a dangerous blood clot during heart procedures for atrial fibrillation. Researchers examined 172 patients to understand how often this happens and what causes it. The goal is to help doctors avoid canceling procedures or changing medications unnecessarily when they see this harmless finding.
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Locations
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Shanghai Shidong Hospital, Yangpu District
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200438, China
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (Shanghai Changhai Hospital)
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200433, China
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