
Interval Versus Continuous Training on Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Patients With...
Coronary Heart DiseaseExercise therapy increase functional capacity improving the morbidity and mortality of patients with cardiovascular disease. Moderate continuous training is the best established training modality for this patients. However, a body of evidence has begun to emerge demonstrating that high intensity interval training obtained better results in terms of morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this randomized clinical trial was to determine the effect of two types of exercise training: moderate continuous training vs high interval training on functional capacity and quality of life as well as verify the safety in its application. We included 72 patients with coronary artery disease by assigning one of the training modality for 8 weeks. We analyzed cyclo-ergo-spirometry data, aspect related to quality of life as well as a record of adverse events.

Anfibatide Phase 1 Clinical Trial in Healthy Volunteers
Coronary Heart DiseaseCoagulation DisorderIn this 94 healthy subjects Phase I clinical trial, we assess the clinical profile of Anfibatide, a specific glycoprotein Ib antagonist. This study represents the first clinical evidence that Anfibatide exhibits strong anti-platelet effects, excellent reversibility, and low bleeding potential in healthy human subjects.

Efficacy and Safety of Hypertonic Sodium Lactate Solution Compared With 6% HES Solution in CABG...
Coronary Heart DiseaseThe choice of fluid therapy is controversial in cardiac surgery. Numerous studies have shown that colloid is better as compared to crystalloids. Several previous studies have demonstrated that Hypertonic Sodium Lactate (HSL) administration during cardiac surgery shows a promising effect. This study aims to compare hemodynamic effects and fluid balance of HSL with 6% Hydroxy Ethyl Starch (HES).

Short and Optimal Duration of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Study
Coronary Artery DiseaseThe purpose of this study is to evaluate safety of reduction of thienopyridine treatment period to 3 months after implantation of Cobalt-Chromium everolimus-eluting Stents.

An Evaluation of the Commercially Available Medtronic Resolute Integrity Zotarolimus-Eluting Coronary...
Coronary Artery DiseaseThe purpose of this post approval study is to conduct a prospective, multicenter evaluation of the procedural and clinical outcomes of subjects that are treated with the commercially available Medtronic Resolute Integrity Zotarolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent System.

The PLATINUM Clinical Trial to Assess the PROMUS Element Stent System for Treatment of De Novo Coronary...
Coronary Artery DiseaseThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the PROMUS Element™ Everolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent System for the treatment of patients with up to 2 de novo atherosclerotic coronary artery lesions. The lesions can be located in vessels that are smaller than average-sized.

A Study of Dalcetrapib in Patients With Stable Coronary Heart Disease, With Coronary Heart Disease...
Cardiovascular DiseaseCoronary Heart Disease2 moreThis multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study will evaluate the potential of dalcetrapib to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with stable coronary heart disease (CHD), with CHD risk equivalents or at elevated risk for cardiovascular disease. Eligible patients will be randomized to receive either dalcetrapib 600 mg orally daily or placebo orally daily, on a background of contemporary, guidelines-based medical care. Anticipated time on study treatment is 4 years.

MULTIcentric BElgium/NEtherlands PRO-Kinetic Safety and Efficacy Study
Coronary Artery DiseaseThe primary objective of this study is to evaluate safety and efficacy of the BIOTRONIK PRO-Kinetic coronary CoCr-stent in patients with single de novo lesions of native coronary arteries.

Saxagliptin and Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery DiseaseDiabetes Mellitus Type 2Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors are approved as add on therapy to improve glycaemic control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). DPP-4 inactivates the incretin hormone glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1). Inhibiting the inactivation of GLP-1 leads to increased insulin- and reduced glucagon secretion after meals. DPP-4 has been shown to be present in atherosclerotic plaques. DPP-4 is a protease with substrates including cytokines and chemokines associated with atherosclerosis/inflammation. The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of 3 months intervention with DPP-4 inhibitor saxagliptin on biomarkers related to atherosclerosis in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) and T2DM, on circulating levels and on expression levels in circulating monocytes and adipose tissue. A reduction in markers associated with atherosclerosis could indicate an antiatherosclerotic effect of DPP-4 inhibitors beyond glycaemic control alone. Due to reduced sample size (recruitment problems) the main focus has changed and will now be on cellular aspects and gene regulation (initially secondary outcome measure).

YUKON Choice Versus TAXUS Liberté in Diabetes Mellitus
Coronary ArteriosclerosisRevascularisation procedures such as percutaneous coronary intervention are associated with overall worse outcomes in patients with diabetes mellitus. Implantation of coronary stents is associated with higher restenosis rates compared to non-diabetic individuals. There is only limited data available on the efficacy and safety of the novel Yukon Choice drug-eluting stent system specifically in patients with diabetes mellitus. The trial will determine the efficacy and safety of the novel Yukon Choice stent system compared to the well established Taxus Liberté stent system. The primary endpoint will be "in-stent late lumen loss" at 9 months as determined by invasive angiography.