Myocardial Injury After Elective Coronary Stenting
Completed
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Registration Number
- NCT01986621
- Lead Sponsor
- University Hospital Heidelberg
- Brief Summary
This pilot study aims to identify patients at moderate to high risk for peri-procedural (type 4) myocardial infarction or injury after after undergoing an elective coronary intervention (PCI) as measured by high sensitivity troponin T, who might benefit from more potent antiplatelet therapy.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 530
Inclusion Criteria
- Stable or unknown coronary artery disease (CAD)
- Elective coronary intervention
- Minimum age of 18
Exclusion Criteria
- Present acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
- Age under 18
- Pregnancy
- Any additional invasive intervention with potential myocardial injury
- Non ACS conditions responsible for elevation of cardiac troponin, such as acute pulmonary artery embolism, myocarditis or tachycardia.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Postprocedural myocardial infarction (type 4a) or injury up to 72 hours after procedure
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Department of Cardiology - University Hospital of Heidelberg
🇩🇪Heidelberg, Germany