Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI)
Cardiovascular DiseasesCoronary Disease3 moreIn TIMI I, to assess the relative thrombolytic activity and side effects of intravenous recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator (rt-PA) versus intravenous streptokinase in patients with acute myocardial infarction. In TIMI II, to assess whether intravenous rt-PA given in the early hours of acute myocardial infarction should be followed by percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA).
Familial Atherosclerosis Treatment Study
Cardiovascular DiseasesCoronary Arteriosclerosis3 moreTo compare the effects of two intensive lipid-lowering regimens with conventional therapy on coronary atherosclerosis as assessed by arteriography.
Omega-3 Supplementation on Serum Fetuin-A Levels
Coronary Artery DiseaseBackground and aims: One of the investigated possible modulators of serum fetuin-A, associated with the risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD), is omega-3 fatty acids (FAs). This study aims to evaluate the effects of omega-3 FA supplementation on serum fetuin-A concentration in patients with CAD. Methods: The study was carried out on 34 male volunteer patients aged 35-75 years, newly diagnosed with CAD by conventional coronary angiography. Patients with CAD were divided into the "Omega-3 Group (n:16)" and "Control Group (n:18)". Low-fat diet principles were explained to both groups at baseline. While 1.560 mg/day omega-3 FA supplementation was given to the patients in the omega-3 group for eight weeks, but not in the control group. Food intake was recorded using six-day food records.
Extremes of Coronary Artery Disease and Normality:CAD Extremes
Coronary Artery DiseaseIn the field of cardiovascular medicine, there are two differing groups of patients that remain puzzling to clinicians: patients who are not expected to have coronary artery disease (CAD) yet are diagnosed with significant CAD; and those who are have multiple risk factors for CAD but do not have CAD. Bats exhibit unique phenotypes including long lifespans and likely reduced atherosclerosis. Prior work has identified multiple molecular mechanisms of suppressing the activation of inflammasomes, causally linked to atherosclerosis. The investigators hypothesize there are different molecular markers that confer protection or increased risk for CAD, some of which may be similar to bats. Thus, the aim of this study is to identify molecular markers that contribute to or are protective against acute coronary syndrome (ACS) through analyzing the genetics, peripheral blood and atherosclerotic samples from both extreme patient groups using single-cell RNA sequencing and multi-omics approach. In addition, novel anti-atherosclerotic mechanisms and factors from bat studies will be assessed in the human samples. Identification of novel targets that prevent or cause CAD has the potential to aid in the early identification of high-risk patients and development of new therapeutics to combat this growing epidemic. To conduct this study, patients who have undergone a coronary angiogram or a CT coronary angiogram that fall into the both extremes will be recruited and blood samples will be taken for the above analysis. These will be compared to a group of controls (low risk without disease and high risk with disease).
Evaluation of PCD-CT Based Image Parameters in the Assessment and Quantification of Coronary Artery...
Coronary Artery DiseaseThe goal of this observational study is to learn about a new type of computed tomography (Photon-Counting Detector CT) in patients with coronary artery disease. The main questions it aims to answer are: How good is the image quality for the new CT How accurate are measurements in the images of the new CT Is there a relationship between measurements in the images and the management of the disease (e.g. new medication or additional investigations) Is there a relationship between measurements in the images and the results of follow-up investigations Is there a relationship between measurements in the images and the patient outcome Participants will undergo normal clinical assessment of coronary artery disease and all data from the CT scan and additional investigations will be collected. There will be no additional investigations for the purpose of the study. After 1, 2 and 5 years, participants will be asked to answer a health questionaire.
Platelet Aggregation and Adenosine Levels Among Patients Taking Ticagrelor or Prasugrel
Coronary Artery DiseaseProspective, single-center, double blind, double dummy, randomized trial. Platelet function tests and adenosine levels were assessed at baseline and 15 days after taking Ticagrelor with Prasugrel placebo or Prasugrel with Ticagrelor placebo in stable patients with coronary artery disease
A Prospective, Non-Randomized Pivotal Clinical Investigation to Demonstrate the Safety and Performance...
Coronary Artery Disease ObliterativeChronic Total Occlusion (CTO)The trial is a pivotal clinical investigation, which is a prospective, non-randomized pivotal clinical investigation to demonstrate the safety and performance of the TrueCross Single-use Microcatheter.
Colchicine in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Coronary Artery DiseaseAcute Coronary SyndromeInflammation in the arteries of the heart may increase the risk of cardiac death. The proposed research seeks to identify the potential beneficial role of a safe anti-inflammatory medication, colchicine, on reducing damage caused by opening up a blockage in the arteries of the heart. With its quick onset of action and excellent safety profile, colchicine may have the potential to reduce risk of major adverse events related to the heart. This research also seeks to better understand the role of neutrophils, the most common type of inflammatory white blood cell in the body, when there is damage to the heart.
Effect of Adding Vildagliptin vs Glimepiride to Metformin on Inflammation's Markers in Type-2 Diabetic...
Coronary Artery DiseaseDiabetes Mellitus1 moreThe aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of adding Vildagliptin versus Glimepiride to Metformin on markers of inflammation, thrombosis, and atherosclerosis in diabetic patients with symptomatic Coronary artery diseases. The pre-specified established biological markers of inflammation, thrombosis, and atherosclerosis will include: Interleukin 1 beta (IL-1 beta)), hs-CRP, Atherogenic index and coronary risk index, Lipid profile. and adiponectin levels..
Imaging of Coronary Plaques in Participants Treated With Evolocumab
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)To evaluate the effect of evolocumab on fibrous cap thickness (FCT) in participants with non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) who are taking maximally tolerated statin therapy.