Comfort Level After Transfemoral Coronary Angiography
Coronary DiseaseWith the increase in the number of cardiovascular diseases, the safety of the angiography method used in diagnosis and treatment becomes important. The transfemoral approach is often preferred during angiography. It is recommended to have bed rest for 6-12 hours after transfemoral angiography (TFA) to prevent possible complications. In order to reduce the complications arising from angiography, it is predicted from the studies that giving the patient a therapeutic position, elevating the head of the bed and gradual early mobilization will reduce the patients' groin pain, prevent urinary retention and increase patient comfort. In this study, the effect of gradual mobilization after transfemoral angiography on the vital signs, complications and comfort level of the patients. It is planned to be done to determine the
Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Real-time Heart Team Approach in Complex CAD
Cardiovascular DiseasesCoronary Artery Disease1 moreThis study is aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes, efficiency and feasibility of the real-time heart team approach and the conventional heart team approach.
Gamification to Increase Mobility in the Hospital
Coronary Artery DiseaseCoronary Heart Disease5 moreLow mobility is a mediator for poor outcomes of hospital care. Wearable devices will be used and 2-way texting via patient smartphones to monitor patients' physical activity during hospitalization with and without gamification to improve patient adherence to existing guidance on recommended activity. After discharge, investigators will assess patient care utilization (SNF, inpatient vs home rehab, ED visits, readmission) and conduct validated surveys on patient function at 30 days after discharge.
Maximizing Benefit of Lung Cancer Screening Incidental Findings of Cardiovascular, Respiratory and...
Coronary DiseaseEmphysema or COPD1 moreThe investigators will implement a patient-centered outcomes tool for participants in lung cancer screening programs that receive clinically important incidental findings relevant to heart, breast and lung health. The study objective is to evaluate participant response and clinical follow-up following implementation of a patient-centered incidental findings communication tool.
Effects of Switching From Cigarettes to Tobacco Heating System on Coronary Atherosclerosis Progression...
Coronary Artery DiseaseCoronary Atherosclerosis1 moreObjective: To evaluate the impact of heated versus combustion tobacco products on progression of atherosclerosis in patients with CAD unable(unwilling) to quit smoking. Rationale: Despite the efforts to curb smoking and full awareness of its deleterious health impact, smoking remains a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality. Some health impact of smoking may be improved by other forms of cigarettes than traditional combustion, especially for subjects unwilling or unable to stop smoking. As recently as 2020, one of heated tobacco products (HTP)(IQOS) was FDA Authorized as a 'Reduced Exposure' product. The available evidence to date allows to conclude that the IQOS system heats tobacco but does not burn it, which significantly reduces the production of harmful and potentially harmful chemicals. Scientific studies have shown that switching completely from conventional cigarettes to the IQOS system significantly reduced body's exposure to harmful or potentially harmful chemicals. There is also evidence indicating lower levels of inflammatory markers and improved vascular function associated with use of heated tobacco products. However, it is unknown whether the reduction in the exposure translates into potential reduction of harm within cardiovascular system, as compared to the traditional (combustion) cigarettes. The evidence is of crucial importance for patients with cardiovascular diseases, medical community, and national health authorities planning evidence based policies regarding HTP/cigarettes.
Sensor-equipped Ultrathin Pressure Microcatheter Versus Pressure Wire for Physiological Measurements...
Coronary Artery DiseaseCoronary Disease1 moreTruePhysio pressure microcatheter is a novel device for evaluating the functional significance of coronary stenosis, and its safety and efficacy on the measurement of hyperemic index have been validated in the previous SUPREME study (NCT03541577). This study will further evaluate the safety and efficacy of the physiological indices measured by the TruePhysio pressure microcatheter, including resting and hyperemic indices, with respect to the physiological indices measured by the Pressure Wire.
Comparison of Paclitaxel-Coated Balloons Against Drug-Eluting Bioresorbable Scaffolds for Elective...
Coronary Artery DiseaseThis prospective randomized clinical trial aims to compare two different "metal-free" strategies for elective percutaneous coronary revascularization: the FFR-guided DCB-only PCI (drug-coated balloon: SeQuent Please™, B Braun Melsungen GmBH) vs. OCT-guided BRS implantation (bioresorbable scaffold: Absorb™, Abbott Vascular).
Evaluation of Effectiveness and Safety of Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold in Routine Clinical Practice...
Arterial Occlusive DiseasesCardiovascular Diseases2 moreThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the relative effectiveness and safety of Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold compared to other (drug eluting stents) DES.
Revascularization With BVS or CABG in Patients With Advanced CAD
Multivessel Coronary Artery DiseaseThe purpose of the study is to investigate the extent of ischemia and left ventricular function in cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR), as well as patency of coronary arteries and grafts in coronary computed tomography angiography at 12 months follow up in patients with advanced coronary artery disease treated with percutaneous coronary intervention with the implantation of bioresorbable scaffolds or coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Additionally, the clinical results of the two methods of revascularization will be carried out annually up to 5 years.
Anti-chlamydophila Antibiotic Combination Therapy in the Treatment of Patients With Coronary Heart...
Coronary Heart DiseaseChlamydophila Pneumoniae InfectionsThe purpose of the study is to see whether the antibiotic combination of 100mg doxycycline, 500mg azithromycin and 300mg rifabutin is a safe and effective treatment for coronary artery disease which has not responded to 'standard treatment'. Coronary artery disease is the process of plaque build up within the walls of the arteries responsible for supplying the heart with oxygen and nutrients. plaque is usually made up of fatty deposits, minerals and various amounts of tissue and white cells which eventually narrows the artery, reducing blood flow to the heart. The resulting damage and build up of fat leads to inflammation of the arterial wall and eventually the arteries narrow. The researchers involved in this study consider that a pathogen called Chlamydophila pneumoniae, which can live inside cells may cause this inflammation of the arterial wall. The purpose of this study is to see if treatment with this antibiotic combination in patients with CHD is safe and effective in reducing disease severity measured at coronary angiography and improving quality of life. Approximately 60 patients will be involved in this trial. the treatment period is 90 days with a further 90 day follow up period.