The SWISSHEART Failure Network (SHFN)
Heart Failure AcuteAcute Myocardial InfarctionA retrospective cohort study will be conducted on patients who were hospitalized at the University Hospital Basel (USB), University Hospital Bern (Inselspital), University Hospital Geneva (HUG) and the University Hospital Zurich (USZ) with the diagnosis of AMI and/or AHF. Baseline data will be collected in the hospital during treatment will be complemented by a short outcome evaluation.
Mild Hypothermia in Cardiogenic Shock Complicating Myocardial Infarction
Acute; Myocardial InfarctionComplications1 moreProspective, randomized, single-center, controlled, open-label Pilot-study to investigate whether induction of mild hypothermia in addition to primary percutaneous coronary intervention and optimal medical therapy in myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock improves cardiac power index after 24 h.
Ticagrelor vs High Dose Clopidogrel in Patients With ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction Post Fibrinolysis...
ST Elevation Myocardial InfarctionFibrinolysis1 moreThis is a two-center, prospective, randomized, single-blind, investigator initiated, pharmacodynamic study of parallel design, carried out in 2 PCI-capable cardiology centers (Patras University Hospital and Konstantopoulio General Hospital of Athens). Patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction, having undergone fibrinolysis in the previous 3 to 48 hours, who present high residual PR (defined as PRU ≥208 ) on admission, pre coronary angiography, will be randomized after written informed consent, in a 1:1 ratio to either: Ticagrelor 180mg loading dose (LD), followed by a 90mg x2 maintenance dose (MD) starting 12±6 hours post LD, until discharge. Or Clopidogrel 600mg loading dose (LD), followed by a 150mg once daily maintenance dose (MD) starting 12±6 hours post LD, until discharge. Platelet reactivity assessment will be performed at randomization (Hour 0) and at 2, 24 hours after randomization, as well as pre-discharge, using the VerifyNow assay, in platelet reactivity units (PRU). Documentation of major adverse cardiac events (death, myocardial infarction, stroke, ischemia driven revascularization procedure with PCI or CABG) and bleeding (according to BARC criteria) will be performed until patient's discharge.
Effect of Thrombus Aspiration in Patients With Myocardial Infarction Presenting Late After Symptom...
Myocardial InfarctionThe purpose of this study is to examine the benefit of thrombus aspiration in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction presenting late after symptom onset.
Physical and Chemical Study of Atherosclerosis Mechanisms
Myocardial InfarctionCoronary Artery Diseases3 moreStudy the mechanisms of atherosclerosis based on a comparative study of physical and chemical properties of lipid tissues at various localization with subsequent development of concept of treatment and prevention.
Rapid Activity of Platelet Inhibitor Drugs Study
ST-segment Elevation Myocardial InfarctionThe aim of the RAPID study is to assess the rapid onset of action of the 2 novel oral antiplatelet agents, Prasugrel and Ticagrelor, in 50 patients with STEMI undergoing PPCI with bivalirudin monotherapy.
Comparison of Saphenous Vein Graft Harvested From Upper Versus Lower Leg in Coronary Artery Bypass...
Triple Vessel DiseaseUnstable Angina2 moreIn coronary artery bypass grafting, saphenous veins are widely used as a composite grafts that are Y-anastomosed to in-situ left internal thoracic artery. Based on our observation that remodeling of saphenous vein graft differs between those harvested from upper leg vein and lower leg, this study aims to compare histologic and immunohistochemical findings between saphenous vein grafts harvested from upper leg and lower leg.
Comparison Between FFR Guided Revascularization Versus Conventional Strategy in Acute STEMI Patients...
Myocardial InfarctionMultivessel Coronary Artery DiseaseThe Compare-Acute trial is a prospective randomised trial in patients with multivessel disease, who are admitted into hospital with a ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction. The purpose of the study is to compare a FFR guided multivessel PCI taking place during the primary PCI with a primary PCI of the culprit vessel only. Patients will be enrolled after successful revascularisation of the culprit vessel. Patients that have at least one lesion with a diameter of stenosis of more than 50% on visual estimation, feasible (operators judgement) for treatment with PCI in a non-infarct related artery, will be randomised either to the FFR guided complete revascularisation arm or staged revascularisation by proven ischemia or persistence of symptoms of angina. Approximately 885 patients will be entered in the study. Study hypothesis: FFR-guided complete percutaneous revascularisation of all flow-limiting stenoses in the non-IRA performed within the same procedure as the primary PCI or within the same hospitalisation will improve clinical outcomes compared to the staged revascularisation, guided by prove of ischemia or clinical judgment, as recommended from the guidelines.
Influence of Virtual Reality on Myocardial Revascularization
Myocardial InfarctionCoronary artery disease is a dysfunction characterized by the narrowing of the coronary arteries in due to the accumulation of atheromatous plaques. The surgery of myocardial revascularization is a surgical procedure of choice performed in individuals with to improve symptoms and survival. Cardiovascular surgeries of this size in an extended time of rest after the procedure. Such immobility may have repercussions to the functionality of the individual. Thus, the early mobilization with the use of reality in the Intensive Care Units (ICU) emerges as a potential means of of complications in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery.
Mechanocardiography in Patients With STEMI
Myocardial InfarctionAcuteThe study aim is to evaluate the capability of mechanocardiography in detecting acute myocardial ischemia in patients suffering evolving ST-segment elevation infarction.