
Evaluation of Effectiveness and Safety of Xience Skypoint Stents in Routine Clinical Practice
Coronary Artery DiseaseThe objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of XIENCE Skypoint stents in comparison to other drug-eluting stents (DES) in real-world practice.

Health Education and Counseling in Smoking Cessation Behavior, Smoking Decisional Balance, and Self-efficacy...
Coronary Heart DiseaseSmoking Cessation1 moreMost male smokers with coronary heart disease resume smoking after hospital discharge. The main reason for failure to quit smoking is lack of motivation. However, few studies have used individual health education models to explore the effectiveness of smoking cessation according to the stage of change in smoking cessation behavior of patients. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of health education and counseling on the stages of change, smoking decisional balance, and self-efficacy of smoking cessation in smokers with no intention of quitting.

Epicardial Delivery of XC001 Gene Therapy for Refractory Angina Coronary Treatment (The EXACT Trial)...
Coronary Artery DiseaseIschemia3 moreThe primary purpose of this trial is to determine the safety of XC001 (AdVEGFXC1) in patients who suffer from angina caused by coronary artery disease and have no other treatment options. Subjects in this study will receive one of four intramyocardial doses of XC001 that expresses human vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) which induces therapeutic angiogenesis (revascularization).

Virtual Reality Therapy in Cardiology
Cardiovascular DiseasesCoronary Artery Disease4 moreThis study evaluates the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) therapy in the treatment of depression and anxiety symptoms in patients undergoing second stage of cardiac rehabilitation. Half of the study group will receive VR therapy (VR group) as an addition to cardiologically monitored physical training. The other half of the group (control group) will receive Schultz Autogenic Training as a standard supplement to cardiological training

Tai Chi Exercises on Physical Activity and Pulmonary Function in CABG
Coronary Artery DiseaseTo improve the cardiopulmonary endurance in Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) patients. Internationally in cardiac hospital facility of cardiac rehabilitation is available to improve the patient's physical activity and decrease the list of secondary complications. But in Pakistan ideal phase II cardiac rehabilitation is limited available in limited hospitals due to cost issues and limited resources for monitoring during exercise. A Randomized control trail Study was conducted in Armed force institute of cardiology (AFIC) Rawalpindi. The Total sample size was 74 post (CABG). The aim of study was to influence of Tai chai on coronary artery bypass surgery patients.

A Randomized Phase 1 Dose-Escalation Study of Subcutaneously(SC) Administered RUC-4
Coronary DiseaseThis study is designed to assess tolerability of the weight-adjusted dose of RUC-4 (mg/kg) required to achieve 80% or more inhibition of the initial slope of platelet aggregation to 20 µM ADP by Light Transmission Aggregometry (LTA) within 15 minutes of SC administration of RUC-4 with return toward baseline values within 4 hours in healthy volunteers and subjects on aspirin with stable coronary artery disease (CAD). In the Dose Expansion Part, VerifyNow PRUTest will be used to measure platelet aggregation in addition to LTA. Since the goal of RUC-4 therapy is to achieve maximal antiplatelet therapy as rapidly as possible, first the tolerability of the weight-adjusted dose (mg/kg) that inhibits ADP-induced platelet aggregation by 80% or more in 5 of 6 healthy volunteers will be identified. A similar dose escalation will be subsequently performed in subjects with CAD who are taking aspirin. To facilitate administration using a single weight-adjusted (mg/kg) dose for a defined group of subjects weighing between 55 and 120 kg, the study will also evaluate the safety and biologic effect on platelet aggregation of the weight adjusted (mg/kg) dose when administered to subjects with weights at either end of this range.

"L-Sandwich" Strategy in the True Coronary Bifurcation Lesions
Coronary DiseaseThe treatment of coronary bifurcation lesions continue to remain challenges. Due to the complexity of the anatomical structure and the limitations of imaging, there are poor attachment and under-expansion of the stent at the branch ostium, which causes in-stent thrombosis and restenosis. The delayed re-endothelialization arise from multi-layer stents. The one-stent strategy causes the displacement of the plaques and ridges of the branch ostium, and thus insufficient blood flow to the branches. The "L-sandwich" strategy, stents were implanted in the main vessel(MV) and the shaft of side branch(SB) respectively, then a drug-coated balloon(DCB) was applied to the ostium of the SB, to improve the tedious operation process in true bifurcation lesions and reduce postoperative complications. The purpose of this study was to explore the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of the "sandwich" strategy.

Effects of Different Revascularization StrateGies in Complex Coronary Artery DiseasE (EDGE)
Coronary Artery DiseaseCoronary heart disease is one of the most serious diseases that endanger people's health. Complex coronary artery disease is critical and has high mortality. Therefore, it is urgent to explore the best treatment method for complex coronary artery disease. Some previous studies have shown that patients with left main coronary artery disease with a SYNTAX score> 32 points, and diabetic/non-diabetic three-vessel disease patients with coronary heart disease with a SYNTAX score > 22 points, CABG is recommended for revascularization. However, with the continuous innovation of surgical technology and the rapid development of surgical instruments, the treatment of patients with complex coronary artery disease is increasing. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate the effects of different revascularization strategies on long-term prognosis in patients with complex coronary artery disease (SYNTAX score > 22 points).

Heart Rate Variability-guided Training in Cardiac Rehabilitation
Coronary Artery DiseaseBackground: Previous studies have reported that heart rate variability (HRV)-guided training is a better option for improving autonomic function and aerobic capacity (i.e., oxygen uptake and power output at second ventilatory threshold and maximal exercise) during a cardiopulmonary exercise test compared to predefined training in sedentary and physically active healthy people. Nevertheless, none of these previous studies have been carried out with coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. Methods: A total of 23 patients with CAD were divided into HRV-guided training group (HRV-G; n = 11) and predefined training group (PRE-G; n = 12). All patients trained three days a week for eight weeks (18 sessions). Patients allocated in the PRED-G carried out a previously established cardiac rehabilitation programme, combining sessions of moderate and high intensity, while patients allocated in the HRV-G carried out sessions of moderate or high intensity on the basis of their daily HRV assessments. The weekly averaged and isolated parasympathetic-related HRV indices, heart rate recovery, resting heart rate, and aerobic capacity were assessed before and after of the training programme.

Effect of an Optimal Heart Team Protocol on Decision-making Stability
Coronary Artery DiseaseThis study is aimed to evaluate the effect of the optimal heart team implementation protocol on the stability of decision-making for patients with complex coronary artery disease.