Clot speed may determine sudden cardiac death risk

NCT ID NCT00748111

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study looked at blood clots from 380 people who had a heart attack or sudden cardiac death. Researchers wanted to see if the age and makeup of the clot could explain why some people die suddenly while others survive. They compared clots from sudden death victims, heart attack patients, and people with stable chest pain. The goal was to better understand the causes of sudden death, not to test a new treatment.

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Locations

  • Hopital Cochin

    Paris, 75014, France

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