Coronary Artery Disease
Conditions
Keywords
Coronary artery disease
Brief summary
Organic nitrates increase levels of circulating endothelial progenitor cells (Thum et al., Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2007 Apr;27(4):748-54). Here, we want to test the effects of two different organic nitrates (PETN, ISDN) on number and function of endothelial progenitor cells and endothelial function.
Detailed description
In this pilot study we test the effects of two different organic nitrates (PETN, ISDN) on number and function of endothelial progenitor cells and endothelial function. These parameters will be measured before and after 14d of treatment.
Interventions
Oral dosing of organic nitrates PETN 2x 80mg per day ISDN 2x40mg per day
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Coronary artery disease, 2- or 3-vessel disease
Exclusion criteria
* Acute myocardial infarction, acute heart failure, cancer, acute infections
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Endothelial function Number of endothelial progenitor cells Function of endothelial progenitor cells | Baseline and after 14d |
Countries
Germany