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International AI-Driven Coronary Plaque Risk Stratification Study Opens — Implications for Australian Cardiology Practice

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14 June 2026

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The RUSTWORTHY study is developing AI-driven tools to identify high-risk coronary plaques using advanced CCTA analysis. This 4,000-patient Italian study could revolutionise cardiovascular risk prediction and patient stratification.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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