Coronary atherosclerosis Metabolic syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Candidate for percutaneous coronary intervention LVEF > 40% Metabolic syndrome ()
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Acute coronary syndrome (acute myocardial infarction / unstable angina) Undergo insulin therapy Severe liver dysfunction, severe renal dysfunction Undergo treatment of heart failure Already taking pioglitazone History of side effect of thiazolidines CD36 defficiency Pregnancy or possible pregnancy Non-hypertension
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in volume of coronary atherosclerotic plaque evaluated by intravascular ultrasound Change in tissue components of coronary atherosclerotic plaque evaluated by intravascular ultrasound Change in plasma lipid profile Change in inflammatory markers | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Death, Acute coronary syndrome, Newly onset of angina whose culprit lesion is subjective plaque, Severe heart failure | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Saitama Medical University International Medical Center Cardiology