Use of Indocyanine Green Angiography in Critical Limb Ischemia
Peripheral Arterial DiseaseInvestigators conduct a monocentric pilot study with the objective to determine the hemodynamic parameter of fluorescence angiography (slope, amplitude, saturation time ) best correlated with toe pressure in patients with suspicion of critical limb ischemia.
MicroRNA Diagnostics in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage 2
Subarachnoid HemorrhageDelayed Cerebral Ischemia3 moreThe purpose of this study is to validate results from a related trial (NCT01791257) and to compare the profile of microRNA in blood from patients suffering subarachnoid hemorrhage with and without systemic complications.
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Near-infrared Spectroscopy
Cerebral IschemiaThe purpose of this study is to measure cerebral oxygenation and cardiac output of total shoulder replacement patients undergoing general anesthesia (GA) and positive-pressure ventilation (PPV). We hypothesize that cerebral desaturation occurs frequently during GA with PPV, but is rare during GA and spontaneous ventilation. We also hypothesize that cardiac output usually is well maintained under GA in the sitting position when epinephrine is used, but that decreased cardiac output increases the risk of cerebral desaturation.
Evaluation of Carbothera in the Treatment of Foot Ulcers
Critical Lower Limb IschemiaCritical Limb Ischemia2 moreFoot ulceration usually precedes more serious foot complications such as infection, gangrene or amputation. The risk of developing foot ulcers has been estimated to be higher in individuals with kidney disease. Patients with kidney disease receiving dialysis have an increased prevalence of critical limb ischemia. Carbon dioxide (CO2) foot bathing has been reported to improve subcutaneous microcirculation. The proposed clinical study will evaluate the therapeutic potential of CO2 enriched water (produced by the Carbothera device) on treating foot ulcers in patients with critical limb ischemia and undergoing hemodialysis. Forty individuals how have a distal extremity ulcer who are currently undergoing hemodialysis will participate in this study.
Intracerebral Hemorrhage Due to Oral Anticoagulants: Prediction of the Risk by Magnetic Resonance...
Ischemic StrokeThe purpose of this study is to determine whether Magnetic Resonance Imaging may predict the risk of Intracerebral Hemorrhage for patients with ischemic stroke who receive indefinite oral anticoagulation
Evaluation of a Model for Post-Anesthesia Troponin Increase and Heart Injury EStimation
Postoperative Myocardial IschemiaThis study evaluates the preoperative cardiovascular risk, the intraoperative hemodynamic characteristics and the surgical photo-plethysmographic index of patients undergoing general anesthesia for non-cardiac vascular surgery to develop a multiple variable model assessing the risk for postoperative myocardial ischemic events.
Thrombin Generation Values and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Results.
Coagulation DisorderIschemic Heart Disease1 moreCardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death in the western world. Myocardial infarction pathogenesis usually involves the development of an atherosclerotic plaque and thrombus. Past research has shown a correlation between thrombin generation values and ischemic heart disease, however, to our knowledge no investigation has been done into the correlation of thrombin generation and cardiac catheterization results in ischemic heart disease patients. In the current research the investigator will investigate the correlation of thrombin generation values using calibrated automated thrombogram and cardiac catheterization results in active ischemic heart disease patients.
Dipyridamole Induced Ischemia and Biomarkers
Ischemic Heart DiseaseIschemic AttackAnalysis of certain biomarkers and transient myocardial perfusion deficit revealed by myocardial perfusion scintigraphy.
Functional Imaging in the Acute Phase of Transient Ischemic Attacks
Transient Ischemic AttackThe aim of the study is to find a radiological biomarker of Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA) thanks to functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) done within the 24 hour after symptoms onset.
Post-stroke Delirium Screening
DeliriumIschemic Stroke1 moreFor a long time, delirium was considered a merely temporary dysfunction of the brain. Today, it is established that it is a brain disease associated with network dysfunction, neuroinflammation and impaired transmitter homeostasis in a multicausal model. Following an episode of delirium, many patients do not return to their prior level of cognitive and functional performance. In particular, failed or delayed diagnosis with consecutive inadequate therapy contribute to the development of long-term cognitive decline that may ultimately lead to long-term care. Stroke patients are a particularly common delirium-affected population (10-46% depending on severity). Despite the frequency and clinical relevance of delirium in stroke patients, diagnostic characteristics of common screening methods are unknown. Similarly, the clinical phenotype and risk factors of patients who develop delirium have not been adequately described. This study primarily aims to evaluate the diagnostic properties of established screening tools for delirium in a prospective cohort of well-characterised patients following ischemic cerebral events (either transient or manifest stroke). Secondary outcome criteria include predictors of post-stroke delirium (PSD) such as stroke location and size, pre-stroke cognitive functioning, ability to participate in daily routine activities and medical conditions.