Coronary CT-Derived FFR-Guided Strategy Versus Medical Therapy
Coronary Artery DiseaseMyocardial IschaemiaThe overall purpose of ACCURATE II trial is to compare the clinical outcomes of CT-derived FFR guided strategy versus medical therapy in patients with chronic coronary syndrome.
DEB Versus 2nd Generation DES in Patients With In-Scaffold Restenosis of Bioresorbable Vascular...
Coronary Artery DiseaseCoronary RestenosisThe aim of the study is to compare angiographic outcomes following revascularization using drug-eluting balloon (DEB) versus 2nd generation drug-eluting stent (DES) in treatment of Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold Restenosis.
Safety and Clinical Performance of a Sirolimus-eluting Absorbable Metal Scaffold
Coronary Artery DiseaseAssessment of the clinical performance and the safety of the Magmaris Sirolimus-Eluting Resorbable Coronary Magnesium Scaffold in a cohort of patients in India with de novo coronary artery lesions.
Phase II Combination Stem Cell Therapy for the Treatment of Severe Coronary Ischemia(CI)
Heart DiseaseBlocked Arteries4 moreThe present investigation will be a Phase II, single center, placebo-controlled, randomized, dose escalation, infusion modality (intracoronary vs transendocardial injection using the Cordis Biosense NOGASTAR TM Mapping Catheter with the Biosense MYOSTAR TM left ventricular injection catheter) transplantation of an autologous (your own stem cells) combination of bone marrow-derived stem cells into myocardium for the treatment of severe coronary ischemia. The purpose of this research study is to determine if the infusion of a combination of stem cells obtained from the bone marrow of the same patient will contribute to the formation of new blood vessels in patients with symptomatic severe coronary ischemia(CI). In this trial we will determine whether the combination stem cell treatment is safe, feasible and results in the development of mature stable and/or collateral vessels and improvement of cardiac function. Coronary Ischemia (CI) is intractable angina due to severe coronary artery disease which can seriously decrease blood flow to the heart. CI needs a comprehensive treatment since the condition will not improve on its own. The overall goal of the treatment is to increase blood flow to the heart and improve symptoms of angina. The study hypothesis is based on the concept that the process of formation of new blood vessels is complex and requires the participation of several types of stem cells and growth factors. The lack of any of these components will produce vessels which are immature and unable to provide appropriate blood supply to the heart. Patients eligible to participate in this study are those suffering from severe blockages of the vessels of the heart and are not candidates for percutaneous revascularization or surgical procedures.
ELUCIDATE FFRct Study
Coronary Artery DiseaseThe goal of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of a novel plaque-based coronary CT angiography (CCTA) fractional flow reserve (FFRct) software device for the estimation of invasive fractional flow reserve (FFR). Researchers will compare the Elucid plaque-based FFRct analysis to invasively measured FFR in patients who have previously undergone CCTA and invasively assessed FFR.
Hyperpolarized MRSI in Ischemic Heart Disease: A Metabolic Investigation of the Heart Muscle
Ischemic Heart DiseaseThis study aims to investigate the potential of using hyperpolarized [1-13C]-pyruvate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess metabolic alterations in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD). Altered myocardial metabolism is recognized as a crucial factor in heart failure and IHD, and modulating cardiac metabolism offers a new approach to treatment. However, current diagnostic modalities use ionizing radiation and have shown limited prognostic value. Hyperpolarization through dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP) enables highly sensitive in vivo detection of metabolic processes. Hyperpolarized [1-13C]-pyruvate allows visualization of glycolysis-related metabolism, providing insights into the breakdown of glucose and its derivatives. By using this technique, the study aims to differentiate viable from non-viable myocardium in patients with IHD. The objectives include implementing hyperpolarized [1-13C]-pyruvate cardiac MRI to image metabolic flux in the human heart and investigating the potential of this method to distinguish viable from non-viable myocardium in patients with IHD. The study endpoints involve assessing metabolic flux through the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex (PDC) and analyzing ratios of different metabolites, which can indicate the extent of pyruvate oxidation and lactate production. A cross-sectional study design involving patients with CHF and ischemic heart disease will be used. Patients will undergo hyperpolarized [1-13C]-pyruvate MRI, PET imaging, late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) MRI, and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR). The study will compare [1-13C]-pyruvate MRI findings with PET results, allowing for a correlation between metabolic data and traditional imaging techniques. This innovative approach could provide valuable insights into the metabolic changes associated with ischemic heart disease
Middle East African Registry Women CardioVascular Disease
Heart FailureAtrial Fibrillation2 moreThe MEA cardiology societies have joined forces to tackle the issue by establishing a tangible real-world data registry in every MEA country. This endeavor has resulted in the development of a multicenter registry called MEA-WCVD, which is being sponsored by each national cardiology society from participating countries. All data gathered will be consolidated into a singular registry for thorough analysis. Country specific analysis will be performed.
Intravenous CAngrelor in High-bleeding Risk Patients Undergoing percutaneouS Coronary Intervention...
BleedingCoronary Artery Disease1 moreThe study will investigate the prevalence of high bleeding risk (HBR) features and will compare the clinical outcomes of HBR and non-HBR patients among those undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention and receiving cangrelor infusion.
The DISCOVER INOCA Prospective Multi-center Registry
Ischemia and No Obstructive Coronary Artery DiseaseCoronary Microvascular Dysfunction4 moreThe overall objective of this multi-center registry is to identify specific phenotypes of INOCA with both an anatomic evaluation (coronary angiography and intravascular imaging) and physiologic assessment with the Abbott Coroventis Coroflow Cardiovascular System, and to determine long-term outcomes.
Impact of Spiroergometer Parameters as Diagnostic Marker of Cardiac Ischemia in Pts. With Stable...
Stable AnginaIn Patients with stable Angina pectoris CCS 1-3 exercise testing for ischemia detection is widely used despite the known limitations. Measurement of the FFR is invasive but gold standard for Ischemia detection. Adding of parameters of spiroergometer might help to improve diagnostic accuracy of non invasive exercise testing. Therefore the trial is evaluating diagnostic accuracy of spiroergometric parameters compared to invasive FFR measurement.