New imaging technique peers inside artery plaques to predict heart attacks
NCT ID NCT00540761
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study looks at fatty deposits called plaques that can build up in heart arteries and sometimes cause heart attacks. Researchers are using a new imaging method to see which plaques are 'vulnerable' and more likely to cause problems. About 320 people with coronary artery disease will be scanned to learn how common these dangerous plaques are.
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Locations
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Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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Lahey Clinic
Burlington, Massachusetts, 01805, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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