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Filter by:Objectives 1. To compare the safety and long-term effectiveness of coronary stenting with the new platform Everolimus-Eluting coronary stenting system (EECSS, Promus Element) compared with the Zotarolimus-Eluting coronary stenting system (ZECSS, Endeavor Resolute) in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) 2. To determine the short-term efficacy and safety of triple anti-platelet therapy (TAT, Aspirin 100mg qd, Clopidogrel 75mg qd and Cilostazol 100mg bid) compared with double-dose clopidogrel dual anti-platelet therapy (DDAT, Aspirin 100mg qd and Clopidogrel 150mg qd) in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stents (DES) Study design Prospective, open-label, 2-by-2 multifactorial, randomized, multicenter trial to test the following in CHD patients 1. Non-inferiority of Promus Element stent compared with Endeavor Resolute stent in reducing target lesion failure (TLF) 2. Non-inferiority of TAT compared with DDAT in reducing net clinical outcome Patients will be randomized in a 2-by-2 factorial manner according to the type of drug eluting stent (EECSS vs. ZECSS) and the type anti-platelet regimen (TAT vs. DDAT). Randomization will also be stratified per presence of DM. Patient enrollment 3750 patients enrolled at 50 centers in Republic of Korea Patient follow-up Clinical follow-up will occur at 1, 3, 12, 24, 36 months after the procedure. Angiographical follow-up will be recommended to all participants at 13 months after the procedure. Investigator or designee may conduct follow-up as telephone contacts or office visits. Primary endpoint 1. Target lesion failure (TLF), defined as a composite of cardiac death, target vessel-related myocardial infarction (MI) and ischemia-driven target lesion revascularization (TLR) up to 12 months for the stent arm 2. Net clinical outcome, defined as a composite of cardiac death, nonfatal MI, CVA and major bleeding by PLATO criteria at 1 month for the anti-platelet arm
The objective of this pilot study is to compare the PFS-eluting stent (ISAR Rapa G1) with the PPS-eluting stent (Cypher®) regarding uncovered stent strut segments at 5 years.
The goal of this study is to assess the long-term efficacy and safety of Firebird2 Cobalt-Chromium(CoCr)-alloyed sirolimus-eluting stent in treatment of complex lesions in diabetes.
This study includes patients with stable coronary artery disease without previously known myocardial infarction, and investigates the prevalence of clinically unrecognized myocardial damage and its prognostic implication.
In this study, we evaluate the acute coronary syndrome patients to see if there is correlation between platelet activity, genetic polymorphism (CYP2C19 and ABCB1), serum adipokines level, and Clopidogrel responsiveness.
Cardiac rehabilitation, including physical training, has become accepted treatment following myocardial infarction, coronary stent implantation and coronary bypass operation. Besides modifying patients' risk profile for future coronary problems, the focus is on improving exercise capacity. The ability to be able to perform at a higher maximal level is a strong predictor for outcome (new cardiovascular events and mortality). The main purpose of this study is to evaluate whether aerobic interval training outweighs more classical moderate endurance training in improving exercise capacity. During interval training, patients perform exercise at high intensity, but for only a couple of minutes and then recover at a lower intensity. Such intervals are repeated. Preliminary evidence from smaller studies suggests that this type of training leads to a larger increase in exercise capacity, compared to the more traditional endurance training at moderate intensity. In addition, mechanisms that might explain how this improvement is achieved, as well as safety and impact on quality of life will be studied.
The International Registry of Acute Coronary Syndromes registry study in Transitional Countries (ISACS-TC) is both a retrospective and prospective study which was designed in order to obtain data of patients with acute coronary syndromes, and herewith control and optimize internationally guideline-recommended therapies in these countries Further study details as provided by the CINECA http://isacs-ct.cineca.org/
Coronary disease is one of the most frequent pathology of the modern world and the leading cause of death in the investigators country. In Spain more than 50.000 coronary percutaneous intervention and more than 5.000 coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedures are performed every year. Despite this data about 12% of patients have diffuse coronary disease and are not candidates to conventional therapies. Also between 15-25% of patients undergoing coronary bypass grafting receive an incomplete revascularization due to the poor quality of the coronary vessels. Transmyocardial revascularization (TMR) is a surgical procedure that uses a laser to create channels through the myocardial, so this laser stimulates local angiogenesis and provides blood in the ischemic area. Results of this procedure have shown clear benefits in terms of reduction of angina and increase of survival of patients, compared to medical treatment. Cell therapy in heart disease is offering in recent years encouraging results despite the methodological difficulties that being able to use this technique sometimes involves. The basis lies in the potential ability of stem cells to differentiate into any type of adult cell. In the case of cardiac cell therapy, stem cells can differentiate into myocardial cells or vascular cells capable of developing angiogenesis. Further studies are needed to draw firm conclusions about the clinical impact that the use of stem cells has on cardiovascular disease. Recently a system has been developed to create, at the same time and in a simple and effective way, the laser channels and the introduction of stem cells on the edges of these channels. This system called PHOENIX ™ consists of a laser probe capable of creating transmural channels in the myocardium. Based on the what has just been explained, it is quite possible that the combination of both therapies can increase successful results regarding the reduction in angina these patients need. Initially, and after having some experience with this type of treatment, the results could be analyzed and compared with the results obtained through laser therapy, with the help of a controlled clinical trial, such as the one the investigators are proposing.
South Asian (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Nepali, and Sri Lankan) individuals have high rates of cardiovascular disease that is not explained by traditional cardiovascular risk factors. Though South Asians represent over one-quarter of the world's population, there are no longitudinal studies in this high-risk ethnic group. The investigators aim to establish a longitudinal study of South Asians at three United States centers to identify risk factors linked to subclinical atherosclerosis and incident cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this study is to understand the causes of heart disease and stroke in South Asians and compare these causes to those in other United States ethnic groups.
To determine the glucose regulation status of patients who were suspected to have CAD in central Taiwan.