Ischaemic heart disease Circulatory System Ischaemic heart disease
Conditions
Interventions
Coronary artery bypass surgery, with or without cardiopulmonary bypass, with or without use of aprotinin infusion
Sponsors
Hammesmith Hospital NHS Trust (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Primary, elective, coronary artery bypass surgical patients, between ages 45-75 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnancy 2. Myocardial infarction in previous six weeks 3. On steroid medication 4. Malignancy 5. Chronic inflammatory disorder
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Leukocyte trafficking into skin blisters - total and differential count 2. Measurement of inflammatory mediators within blister fluid | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cellular phenotype within blister fluid - activation markers on cell surface | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed