Salvage: Postconditioning With Adenosine for STEMI
Acute ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Acute ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction focused on measuring Acute Myocardial Infarction, PCI, Adenosine, Postconditioning
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Myocardial infarction of less than 12 hours duration with symptoms lasting at least 20 minutes. ECG-criteria: ST-segment elevation of > 0.1 mV in 2 or more limb leads or > 0.2 mV in 2 or more contiguous precordial leads or presumed new left bundle branch block. Written informed consent prior to inclusion in the study. If this is not possible, verbal informed consent from the patient or written assent of a legally acceptable representative should be obtained, to be followed by written informed consent by the patient at the earliest subsequent opportunity. Adequate vascular access seems possible (femoral pulsation palpable). Exclusion Criteria: Contra-indication to heparin, LMWH, clopidogrel. Anticipated difficulty with vascular access. Cardiogenic shock. Inability to give informed consent (or assent). High grade atrioventricular block; severe asthma; treatment with theophylline, glibenclamide (Diamicron) or dipyridamole. Prior CABG. Participation in an investigational drug or device study within the past 30 days.
Sites / Locations
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen LeuvenRecruiting