Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Artery Vessels
Conditions
Brief summary
This study is a retrospective analysis where coronary arteriograms are being analyzed to determine whether the presence of tortuous coronary arteries correlate with any specific measures of left ventricular mass or left ventricular function on echocardiography.
Interventions
No intervention
Sponsors
Oregon Health and Science University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
19 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* subjects referred for angiography * echocardiography performed within 3 months.
Exclusion criteria
* connective tissue disease * severe LV dysfunction * prior coronary artery bypass surgery * major adverse coronary event between angiogram and echo procedures * moderate or greater valve disease * acute coronary syndrome
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Degree of longitudinal shortening | 3 months | Measurement of longitudinal shortening of the left ventricle measured on an echocardiography (retrospectively) that was performed within 3 months of the angiogram |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| LV mass | 3 months | Measurement of longitudinal shortening of the left ventricle measured on an echocardiography (retrospectively) that was performed within 3 months of the angiogram |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed