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There is conflicting evidence in the literature suggesting that the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), and/or some statins can interfere with clopidogrel antiplatelet effect and result in adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients treated with coronary artery stents and dual antiplatelet therapy. The primary aim of the study is to determine the effect of various currently used PPI on platelet aggregation in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and treated with dual antiplatelet therapy. The secondary aim of the study is to evaluate how statins and 2C19*2 polymorphism modulate the effect of PPI on clopidogrel efficacy.
The purpose of this clinical study is to assess the safety, extent and route of [3H] BMS747158 radioactivity eliminated (mass balance) in urine and feces of healthy male subjects. The safety of [3H] BMS747158 administration will also be assessed, as well as pharmacokinetics of [3H] BMS747158 and metabolite identification.
Background: - Noninvasive cardiac stress testing is imperfect. Inconclusive test results generate further expensive testing. - In patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease, both computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have been shown to provide suitable results for detecting the disease. However, both types of scans have limitations in their usefulness, and it is not known whether one is preferable in either accuracy or cost-effectiveness. Objectives: - To determine the accuracy and cost-effectiveness of CT and MRI in subjects with a prior inconclusive heart stress test. Eligibility: - Patients 18 years of age and older who have had an inconclusive heart stress test within the past 90 days. Design: - A blood test will be obtained prior to both heart tests. This will require less than a teaspoon of blood. - A CT scan will be performed, accompanied by beta blocker medications (to slow heart rate) or nitroglycerin (to enlarge blood vessels) to improve picture quality, as needed. - An MRI scan will be performed. Scans will be taken before, during, and after the patient receives vasodilators (to increase blood flow to the coronary arteries and detect blockages in heart blood vessels). - Heart rate and function will be monitored with an electrocardiogram.
The primary objective of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of same sitting, simultaneous hybrid robotic assisted coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the treatment of obstructive multivessel coronary artery disease. A secondary objective is the assessment and standardization of optimal operator techniques and comparative study of patients undergoing CABG during study period.
The objective of the study is to verify the safety and efficacy of the MDT-4107 Drug-Eluting Coronary Stent for the treatment of de novo lesions in native coronary arteries.
Early Identification of Subclinical Atherosclerosis by Noninvasive Imaging Research (EISNER) is a multi-study research program being conducted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The principal objective of this randomized trial (referred to as "Study 1") is to assess whether coronary artery calcium (CAC) scanning provides clinical benefit thus improving patient outcomes in asymptomatic subjects with intermediate coronary artery disease (CAD) risk. Additionally, the study is designed to assess the value of combining the CAC scan with the Framingham risk score (FRS) and measurements of serum or plasma biomarkers to predict outcomes.
The objective of the proposed study, using an experimental, two-group (n = 30 couples in each group) repeated measures design, was to pilot test the effects of the PaTH Intervention versus a usual care group in improving the following outcomes: a) physical activity and healthy eating behaviors, and b) functional capacity. The primary outcomes will be physical activity behavior (minutes per week) and eating behavior (percent saturated fat) at the 6 month time point in both the coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) patient and his/her partner. Secondary outcome includes functional capacity in patients and partners at 6 months.
The aim of the study is to evaluate and compare the value of 5 different non-invasive diagnostic methods in patients with chest pain suspected for coronary artery disease. The investigators intend to include 200 patients over a 3 year period in the study. The participants will be recruited from patients referred to coronary angiography at the institution. Before the angiography the participants will (1) test the effect of sublingual Nitroglycerin, (2) give their medical history so mathematical models can estimate the probability of the presence of coronary artery disease, (3) take part in a contrast stress echocardiography and (4) a 2D-strain stress echocardiography and a myocardial scintigraphy. Stenosis found at the angiography will be the gold standard.
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is an important health concern for African Americans, who are diagnosed with CAD at high rates. Coronary artery calcification, which is characterized by calcium deposits in the coronary arteries, is a contributing factor to CAD. This study will examine the possible genetic causes of coronary artery calcification in African Americans.