Global Pretest Probability Study of Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Artery DiseaseThe use of pre-test probability (PTP) and coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores is guideline-recommended in the evaluation of coronary artery disease (CAD) and stable chest pain. The utility of these scores is population dependent. Previous studies have predominantly been limited to Western populations, despite Asia forming 60% of the global population. However, Asian populations have differing coronary artery phenotypes and may therefore have different PTPs with varying implications for risk stratification. Known difference in CAC implications support a global approach. Hence, this study aims to evaluate a contemporary PTP in diverse real-world Asian, Western and other cohorts and to evaluate the incremental value of CAC in predicting CAD and events. Primarily, the study will compare population specific PTPs and CAC for prediction of coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) CAD. This could be compared with existing guideline-recommended PTPs alone or with consideration of risk factors or CAC. The study will also evaluate the accuracy of the prediction of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) using PTP models, risk factors and/or CAC. Lastly, the study will investigate the accuracy of zero CAC and other minimal risk tools to de-risk cardiovascular disease (CVD) in various populations. The study will investigate multiple international cohorts of patients referred for noninvasive testing using coronary CTA or other non-invasive imaging modalities. Locally-calibrated PTP models in consideration of risk factors or CAC will be separately tailored to each different cohort, and will be evaluated.
Coronary Thromboaspiration and Infarct Size
Ischemic Heart DiseaseAcute Myocardial InfarctionDistal embolization can occur during coronary angioplasty performed in the acute phase of myocardial infarction and is associated with poor long-term outcome. We hypothesize that the use of a system allowing thrombus aspiration before angioplasty and stent implantation will limit infarct size and its severity.
Full-dose Atorvastatin After Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) in Non-revascularisable Coronary Artery...
Acute Coronary SyndromeCoronary Artery DiseaseThis study was designed to test the hypothesis that the addition of full-dose atorvastatin (80 mg/day) to conventional medical treatment could reduce ischaemic recurrences after non-ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction (NSTE-AMI) in patients with severe and diffuse coronary artery disease (CAD) not amenable to any form of mechanical revascularisation.
Everolimus-Eluting Bioresorbable Scaffolds Versus Everolimus-Eluting Metallic Stents for Diffuse...
Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary AngioplastyThe purpose of this study is to determine whether ABSORB bioresorbable vascular scaffold is non-inferior to XIENCE everolimus-eluting cobalt-chromium stent with respect to target-lesion failure (TLF) at 1 year.
Dietary Intervention to Stop Coronary Atherosclerosis in Computed Tomography: Long-Term Follow-Up...
Coronary Artery DiseaseDiet2 moreA long-term evaluation of the impact of intensive diet and lifestyle intervention on coronary plaque dynamics in patients with coronary atherosclerosis diagnosed in computed tomography angiography (CCTA). 92 patients who completed the Dietary Intervention to Stop COronary Atherosclerosis in Computed Tomography study (DISCO-CT, NCT02571803) will be followed-up.
Use of GeriKit to Better Phenotype Older Adults With Ischemic Heart Disease
Ischemic Heart DiseaseThis study seeks to expand the use of the NYU GeriKit mobile application ("app") in a diverse range of settings to better phenotype older patients, which will enhance both research and patient care.
Registry of Cardiovascular Disease Patients
Ischemic Heart DiseaseCongestive Heart Failure4 moreA computerized registry of cardiovascular disease patients in a large health maintenance organization in Israel. The registry is aimed to be used by health professionals to identify cardiovascular disease patients and to follow the courses of their illnesses and risk factors.
The eSVS® Mesh Randomized Post-Market Study
Coronary Artery DiseaseMyocardial Ischemia6 moreThe purpose of this study is to evaluate patency rates of the external Saphenous Vein Support (eSVS) Mesh Saphenous Vein Grafts (SVG) and Control SVG at 3-6 months and 24 months.
Detection of Coronary Artery Calcifications by Whole Blood Transcriptome Analyzed by Artificial...
AtherosclerosisAtheroscleroses2 moreThe goal of this observational study is to determine the diagnostic accuracy of peripheral whole blood transcriptomes analyzed by an artificial intelligence algorithm to detect the presence and extent of coronary calcification in individuals without a history of known cardiovascular disease. The main question it aims to answer is: 1. Will the proposed method predict the presence and extent of coronary artery calcification from the peripheral whole-blood transcriptomes?
Performance of Coronary CT Angiography to Rule Out Coronary Artery Disease After Out-of-hospital...
Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Without ST-segment ElevationOut-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) has multiple etiologies. In the absence of ST-elevation myocardial infarction, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is delayed. This study aims to determine the diagnostic accuracy of Coronary Calcium Score (CCS) and Coronary CT Angiogram (CCTA) to rule out a coronary artery disease (CAD) in the first days after an OHCA.