Multi-detector CT coronary angiography in the work-up of potential candidates for lung transplantation.

Recruiting

• Conditions: Coronary bloedcirculation; 10011082

• Registration Number: NL-OMON34430
• Lead Sponsor: Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 6 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 231

Inclusion Criteria

- Patients who are potential lung transplantation candidates and undergo conventional coronary angiography as part of their routine work-up.
- Able to breath hold for 15 seconds.
- Willingness to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

- Arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation, refractory ventricular arrhythmia).
- Patients with high heart rates who have a contra-indication for beta-blockers and/or nitro-glycerine and in whom alternative medication cannot be used in order to effectively perform CT -coronary angiography.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The main study parameter will be the accuracy, especially the negative<br /><br>predictive value, of CT coronary angiography as compared to conventional<br /><br>angiography. </p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>To evaluate the feasibility to perform CT coronary angiography in potential<br /><br>candidates for lung transplantation.</p><br>