EARLY ACS: Early Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibition in Patients With Non-ST-segment Elevation Acute...
Myocardial IschemiaAcute Coronary SyndromeThe purpose of this study is to see if early INTEGRILIN® (eptifibatide) therapy in patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (ACS) reduces the occurence of death, heart attack and urgent cardiac intervention (surgery) compared to placebo (with delayed provisional use of eptifibatide).
Comparison of Angiomax Versus Heparin in Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)
Unstable AnginaMyocardial Infarction1 moreThe purpose of this study is to show that, when compared with heparin (enoxaparin or unfractionated heparin) and routine GPIIb/IIIa inhibition (either started upfront or at the time of percutaneous coronary intervention [PCI]; Arm A): Bivalirudin with routine GPIIb/IIIa inhibition (either started upfront or at the time of PCI; Arm B) provides non-inferior or superior overall clinical outcomes and Bivalirudin alone (Arm C) reduces clinically significant bleeding. An important secondary objective for this comparison is to show that bivalirudin is not inferior for ischemic complications.
Safety and Effectiveness of the Orsiro Sirolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System in Subjects With...
Coronary Artery DiseaseAtherosclerosis5 moreThe objective of this post-approval study is to confirm that the clinical performance of the Orsiro stent in a real-world setting is similar to the clinical performance observed for Orsiro in the BIOFLOW-V Investigational Device Exemption pivotal trial, as a condition of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval (P170030).
Prognostic Value of Cardiovascular Risk of sST2 and Troponin I-hs in Patients With Acute Chest Pain...
Acute Chest PainAcute Coronary SyndromeThe role of the sST2 biomarker has been widely explored in heart failure, so much so that it was included in the AHA guidelines in 2013 and 2017. Recently, several studies are proposing a role of sST2 in the prognostic stratification of patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome and ischemic heart disease, in association with other biomarkers even proposing a possible therapeutic differentiation. The combined use of sST2 with high-sensitivity troponins could be a promising strategy to identify those patients who, despite having early rule-out after evaluation at the Emergency Department, have a higher risk of onset of cardiovascular events in the medium-long term.
A Comparison of Prasugrel at PCI or Time of Diagnosis of Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction...
Acute Coronary SyndromesThe purpose of this trial is to investigate the potential benefits/risks regarding pretreatment with prasugrel in non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) participants with elevated troponin scheduled for coronary angiography/percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
Differential Effect of Ticagrelor Versus Prasugrel on the Adenosine-induced Coronary Vasodilatory...
Acute Coronary SyndromeThis is a prospective, randomized, single-blind, investigator-initiated, crossover study. Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) subjected to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), are randomized after informed consent, in a 1:1 ratio to either ticagrelor 90mg x2 or prasugrel 10mg x1 for 15 days. At Day 15± 2 days, coronary diastolic blood flow velocity in left anterior descending artery (LAD) is evaluated at baseline (bCBFV) and under 2 min adenosine infusions (maximal diastolic CBFV- maxCBFV) at gradually increasing doses of 50μg/kg/min, 80μg/kg/min, 110μg/kg/min and 140μg/kg/min with at least 5 min recovery intervals between infusions. A crossover directly to the alternate treatment is performed followed by the same evaluation at Day 30±2 days .
Mind-body Interventions in Cardiac Patients
Acute Coronary SyndromeCongestive Heart FailureThis study is investigating whether a series of psychological exercises, called positive psychology, provides benefit to patients who have been hospitalized for heart disease (an 'acute coronary syndrome' or heart failure). In this study, subjects are randomly assigned to complete 8 positive psychology exercises over 8 weeks, or to complete different exercises in control groups. We hypothesize that patients who are assigned to the positive psychology tasks will be able to complete the exercises at a high rate, will feel that the exercises were easy to perform, and will have greater improvements of optimism, anxiety, mood, and health-related quality of life than subjects in the control conditions.
Prasugrel Versus Double Dose Clopidogrel to Treat Clopidogrel Low-responsiveness After PCI
Coronary Artery DiseasePercutaneous Coronary Intervention1 moreAll patients undergoing elective or sub-acute PCI are screened by MULTIPLATE test for clopidogrel low-responsiveness after receiving 600 mg clopidogrel the day before. A cut off value has previously been established. Only low-responders with Multiplate values above the cut off value are included in the study. The patients are randomized to either clopidogrel 150 mg once daily or Prasugrel 10 mg (age > 75 og bodyweight < 60 kg 5 mg)once daily for 30 days after the procedure. Follow up will be at 30 days after PCI were another MULTIPLATE test will be performed. Primary endpoint:Platelet inhibition (by MULTIPLATE) after 30 days of intensified antiplatelet therapy. Clinical endpoints such as bleeding complications (GUSTO, TIMI) during treatment, and major adverse cardiac events (MACE) at 30 days will be collected and reported but the study size does not allow for formal statistical analysis The study ends by the 30 days follow up visit and all patients continue with clopidogrel 75 mg once daily for another 11 months (not study related)
BAY81-8781, I.V. Aspirin in the Indication of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Acute Coronary SyndromeThe objective of this study is to investigate whether intravenous administration (injected into a vein) of acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) in doses of 250 and 500 mg is superior to oral treatment of ACS with tablets containing 300 mg of Aspirin.
Comparison of Low-Dose, Standard-Dose Ticagrelor and Clopidogrel for Inhibition of Platelet Reactivity...
Acute Coronary SyndromeThe purpose of this study is to compare Low-Dose, Standard-Dose Ticagrelor and Clopidogrel for Inhibition of Platelet Reactivity in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes