Drug Elution and Distal Protection During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Coronary Artery Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Coronary Artery Disease focused on measuring primary PCI, distal protection, drug eluting stent, restenosis
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Acute onset typical chest pain of < 12 hours' duration ST-elevation of > 4 mm (1mm = 0.1 mV) in contiguous leads of the electrocardiogram High grade stenosis or occlusion of a native major coronary artery that can be crossed with a soft or intermediate tip guidewire Possibility to perform distal protection of the infarct-related artery Exclusion Criteria: History of previous myocardial infarction Use of fibrinolytic agents for the index infarction Left main stenosis Heavily calcification of abdominal aorta or occlusive iliofemoral disease hampering access to the coronary ostias by the femoral route Known renal failure Other significant cardiac disease Other severe disease with an expected survival < 1 year Known allergy against clopidogrel or contrast media that can not be avoided/limited by medication Linguistic difficulties needing an interpreter Gastrointestinal bleeding within 1 month Childbearing potential or pregnancy Participation in another study
Sites / Locations
- Cardiac Cath Lab, Rigshospitalet