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Terminated Swedish Study Explored Pulse Wave Velocity and Machine Learning to Predict Coronary Artery Disease — Lessons for Australian Clinicians

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19 Apr 2026

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The terminated Heart Waves Study explored combining pulse wave velocity measurements with machine learning to improve coronary artery disease prediction in patients undergoing coronary CT angiography. Despite early termination, the research approach offers valuable insights for Australian clinicians managing suspected coronary disease.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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