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Filter by:To demonstrate the incremental utility of SSF for individuals undergoing CCTA, with expected improvements in image quality and diagnostic accuracy.
This study is a prospective open-labeled, randomized study to compare the neointimal coverage at 3 months and 12 months and its serial changes between 3 months and 12 months according to the implanted DES and evaluate the serial changes in the proximal portions of 3 epicardial coronary artery and left main artery including the assessment of fibrous cap thickness and lipid pool for vulnerable plaques by OCT. In addition, the investigators will compare the changes such as plaques and neointimal coverage from serial OCT follow-up according to the different statin strategy.
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of stent Inspiron ™ sirolimus-eluting and coating the abluminal biodegradable stent Biomatrix Flex ™ lesions in native coronary arteries.
Background: - Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is type of imaging study that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to take pictures of the body. To help the images show up more clearly, a contrast agent is injected into a vein. Researchers are interested in finding contrast agents that can help show problems with the blood vessels around the heart. They want to test an agent called Gadofosveset Trisodium to see how it works in MRI scans. Objectives: - To test the effectiveness of Gadofosveset Trisodium as a contrast agent in heart MRI scans. Eligibility: - Healthy volunteers between 18 and 45 years of age. Design: - Participants will be screened with a physical exam and medical history. They will provide blood samples before the scanning sessions. - Participants will have an MRI scan after the screening visit. They will have a dose of the contrast scan before the study. - Participants will return for one additional MRI scan within 1 to 2 months of each scan. Different doses of the contrast agent will be used for each scan. - An additional blood sample will be collected within 1 week of the second MRI scan.
The aim of the study is to assess presence of myocardial ischemia by contrast stress echocardiography in patients with symptomatic non-obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) by CT-coronary angiography, and the clinical, vascular, biochemical and genetic markers of myocardial ischemia in such patients.
The purpose of the PERCCAD Study is to investigate the effect of the gekoTM device (a non-invasive calf muscle stimulator approved for use to improve blood flow by Health Canada) on coronary blood flow in order to assess its potential role as a therapeutic modality for the treatment of symptomatic coronary artery disease (CAD). This will occur in patients already undergoing coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) as part of their usual medical care. Further, the investigators will also assess the overall effect on blood flow in the body using non-invasive techniques. The primary objective of the PERCCAD study is to assess the effect of the gekoTM device on coronary blood flow in patients with symptomatic CAD who are undergoing invasive angiographic assessment and management with PCI. This evaluation of the gekoTM device is to be performed at the time of the patient's already planned invasive assessment and management so that invasive data can be collected without exposing the patient to risks other than those already associated with their planned procedure and usual clinical care. The secondary objective of the study is to assess the effect of muscle stimulation with the gekoTM device on endothelial function and peripheral blood flow measured via non-invasive techniques.
Patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) have an increased risk of adverse atherothrombotic events. This may be in part attributed to the fact that these patients have reduced response to oral antiplatelet medications, in particular the P2Y12 receptor inhibitor clopidogrel, used for secondary prevention of ischemic events. Prasugrel and ticagrelor are recently approved P2Y12 receptor inhibitors which, compared with clopidogrel, have more potent antiplatelet effects. Head-to-head comparisons between the two drugs are lacking.
Recently, two P2Y12 receptor inhibitors have been approved for clinical use: prasugrel and ticagrelor. Both prasugrel and ticagrelor have shown to be associated with more potent antiplatelet effects compared with clopidogrel and are associated with an improved net clinical benefit. However, to date there are limited head-to-head comparisons of these two new agents.
Dual antiplatelet therapy consisting of aspirin and clopidogrel is the cornerstone of treatment for prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). Many patients on dual antiplatelet therapy in this setting may be affected by other thromboembolic conditions, in particular atrial fibrillation, therefore having an indication to also receive oral anticoagulation for stroke prevention. Thus, a considerable percentage of patients are under "triple therapy" which consists of aspirin plus clopidogrel plus an oral anticoagulant. The ever raising population with CAD warranting triple therapy and the growing number of patients being treated with dabigatran underscores the importance of understanding the pharmacodynamic effects of this treatment regimen.
To demonstrate that patients treated with cangrelor can be directly switched to oral prasugrel and that patients treated with prasugrel can be switched to cangrelor without a significant decrease in the extent of inhibition of platelet aggregation.