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Timing of Coronary Angiography in NSTE-ACS With ADHF

Not Applicable
Terminated
Conditions
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Heart Failure
Interventions
Procedure: Immediate coronary angiography within 2 hours after randomization
Procedure: Delayed coronary angiography after stabilization of heart failure
Registration Number
NCT04810806
Lead Sponsor
Chonnam National University Hospital
Brief Summary

The investigators hypothesized that immediate coronary angiography (CAG) within 2 hours after admission can reduce mortality compared to delayed CAG after stabilization of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) in patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) complicated by ADHF. Patients with NSTE-ACS complicated by ADHF will be randomized to immediate CAG (coronary angiography \< 2 hours after randomization) or delayed CAG after stablization group by 1:1 fashion. This study is a prospective, non-blinded, randomized trial.

Detailed Description

Study objective In this study, investigators aim to compare early coronary angiography (CAG \< 2 hours after randomization) and delayed CAG after stabilization of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) in patients with acute non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) complicated by ADHF. This study is a prospective, non-blinded, randomized trial.

Study background An ADHF is frequently encountered in patients with NSTE-ACS. Although its incidence has been decreased during the decades, it is still high up to 8-12% at initial presentation of NSTE-ACS. Patients with NSTE-ACS complicated by ADHF is also known to be associated with worse in-hospital and long-term clinical outcomes than those without heart failure (HF). Because revascularization could reduce mortality in these patients, it should be done in all patients with NSTE-ACS with ADHF. Current guidelines recommend immediate CAG within 2 hours after admission in patients with NSTE-ACS complicated by ADHF. However, it is difficult to decide the timing of coronary angiography in these high risk patients.

Notably, the most of randomized trials about the timing of coronary angiography in NSTE-ACS excluded these high risk patients, therefore there is lack of evidence for immediate coronary angiography within 2 hours after admission in patients with NSTE-ACS complicated by ADHF.

Investigators will compare immediate CAG within 2 hours after admission and delayed CAG after stabilization of ADHF in patients with NSTE-ACS complicated by ADHF by randomized controlled trial.

Study hypothesis Immediate CAG within 2 hours after admission can reduce mortality compared to delayed CAG after stabilization of ADHF in patients with NSTE-ACS complicated by ADHF.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
316
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Age more than 18 years old

  2. NSTE-ACS*

  3. Pulmonary congestion or edema on chest X-ray

    • The definition of NSTE-ACS

Among patients with typical angina, dyspnea or chest discomfort without definite non-cardiac causes, at least 1 presentations of angina that suggest a NSTE-ACS:

  1. Rest angina, which is usually more than 20 minutes in duration
  2. New onset angina that markedly limits physical activity
  3. Increasing angina that is more frequent, longer in duration, or occurs with less exertion than previous angina

A 12-lead electrocardiogram should have no ST-segment elevation. Cardiac troponin may elevate (non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction) or not elevate (unstable angina pectoris).

Exclusion Criteria
  1. Cardiogenic shock* 2) Heart failure of other causes rather than NSTE-ACS 3) Terminal malignancy 4) Life expentancy < 1 year 5) Pregnancy or lactation

* The definition of cardiogenic shock All these criteria should be met

  1. Systolic blood pressure < 90 mmHg for 30 minutes, or needing inotropics or vasopressor to maintain systolic blood pressure > or = 90 mmHg
  2. Pulmonary congestion on chest X-ray or increased left ventricular filling pressure by cardiac catheterization
  3. At least one criteria of organ dysfunction - mental obtundation, clammy ski, ogliuria, renal dysfunction, increased level of blood lactate

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Immediate coronary angiography groupImmediate coronary angiography within 2 hours after randomizationImmediate coronary angiography group will routinely receive coronary angiography within 2 hours after randomization.
Delayed coronary angiography groupDelayed coronary angiography after stabilization of heart failureDelayed coronary angiography group will receive coronary angiography during hospitalization after stabilization of symptoms and signs of heart failure.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cumulative incidence rate of all-cause death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or recurrent ischemiaUp to 12 months

Cumulative incidence rate of all-cause death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or recurrent ischemia

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Rate of strokeUp to 12 months

Rate of stroke during initial hospitalization

In-hospital mortalityUp to 12 months

All-cause mortality during initial hospitalization

Rate of procedural complications during coronary angiography or percutaneous coronary interventionUp to 12 months

Rate of procedural complications during coronary angiography or percutaneous coronary intervention during initial hospitalization

Rate of recurrent ischemiaUp to 12 months

Rate of recurrent ischemia during initial hospitalization

Usage rate of non-invasive positive pressure ventilationUp to 12 months

Usage rate of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation during initial hospitalization

Cumulative incidence rate of cardiogenic shockUp to 12 months

Cumulative incidence rate of cardiogenic shock

Cumulative incidence rate of major bleeding (BARC classification 3-5)Up to 12 months

Cumulative incidence rate of major bleeding (BARC classification 3-5)

Cumulative incidence rate of non-fatal myocardial infarctionUp to 12 months

Cumulative incidence rate of non-fatal myocardial infarction

Peak level of troponin-IUp to 12 months

Peak level of troponin-I during initial hospitalization

Cumulative incidence rate of rehospitalization due to heart failureUp to 12 months

Cumulative incidence rate of rehospitalization due to heart failure

Rate of all-cause death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or recurrent ischemiaUp to 12 months

All-cause death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or recurrent ischemia during initial hospitalization

In-hospital cardiac mortalityUp to 12 months

Cardiac mortality during initial hospitalization

Usage rate of mechanical ventilatorUp to 12 months

Usage rate of mechanical ventilator during initial hospitalization

Usage rate of renal replacement therapyUp to 12 months

Usage rate of renal replacement therapy during initial hospitalization

Duration of initial hospitalizationUp to 12 months

Duration of initial hospitalization (days)

Cumulative incidence rate of strokeUp to 12 months

Cumulative incidence rate of stroke

Cumulative incidence rate of stent thrombosisUp to 12 months

Cumulative incidence rate of stent thrombosis

Cumulative incidence rate of recurrent ischemiaUp to 12 months

Cumulative incidence rate of recurrent ischemia

Rate of Non-fatal myocardial infarctionUp to 12 months

Non-fatal myocardial infarction during initial hospitalization

Rate of major bleedingUp to 12 months

Rate of major bleeding during initial hospitalization (BARC classificiation 3-5)

Cumulative incidence rate of all-cause death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or recurrent ischemiaUp to 1 month

Cumulative incidence rate of all-cause death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or recurrent ischemia

Cumulative incidence rate of all unplanned revascularizationUp to 12 months

Cumulative incidence rate of all unplanned revascularization

Usage rate of mechanical circulatory supportUp to 12 months

Usage rate of mechanical circulatory support during initial hospitalization

Rate of acute kidney injuryUp to 12 months

Rate of acute kidney injury during initial hospitalization

Rate of stent thrombosisUp to 12 months

Rate of stent thrombosis during initial hospitalization

Cumulative incidence rate of all-cause deathUp to 12 months

Cumulative incidence rate of all-cause death

Cumulative incidence rate of cardiac deathUp to 12 months

Cumulative incidence rate of cardiac death

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Chonnam National University Hospital

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Gwangju, Korea, Republic of

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