Myocardial Infarction Size Reduction With Atorvastatin
Myocardial Infarction, Reperfusion Injury
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Myocardial Infarction focused on measuring Acute myocardial infarction, Primary angioplasty, Reperfusion damage, Atorvastatin, Placebo, Early left ventricular remodelling, Late left ventricular remodelling, Cardiac MRI, Statin, Transluminal, Percutaneous Coronary, Angioplasty
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Consecutive patients (aged > 18 years) who are to undergo a primary PCI for a first acute ST elevation myocardial infarction will be asked to participate in this study. Exclusion Criteria: Previous myocardial infarction Previous coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) Cardiac rhythm is other than normal sinus rhythm. Electrical instability. The patient is in Killip class 3 or 4 of heart failure. Need for intra aortic balloon counterpulsation therapy The patient is unable to hold his/her breath for up to 20 seconds due to age or concomitant illness. Implanted electronic devices are present: pacemakers, internal defibrillators, ECG-registration devices, neurostimulators, implanted drug infusion devices, cochlear implants etc. Previous vascular surgery: aneurysm clip, carotid artery vascular clamp, aortic clips, or venous umbrella Prosthesis (orbital/penile, etc.) Spinal/intra-ventricular shunts. Swan-Ganz catheter; transdermal delivery systems. Metal fragments: eye, head, ear, skin. Implants held by magnets. Known allergy to MR contrast media Prior use of statins No PCI performed No recanalisation achieved
Sites / Locations
- St. Antonius Hospital
- University Medical Centre Utrecht