Myocardial Infarction
Conditions
Keywords
non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction, cardiac magnetic resonance, prognosis
Brief summary
The prognostic significance of cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) derived parameters of myocardial and microvascular injury has not been fully elucidated yet in non-ST-Elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) patients. In the present study the investigators aim to comprehensively investigate the prognostic significance of CMR in a prospective, multicentre registry cohort of NSTEMI patients undergoing early percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). CMR will be performed within the first week following the index event. The primary endpoint is defined as a composite of death, reinfarction, and new congestive heart failure (major adverse cardiac events) at 12 months.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Patients are eligible for the study if they have: 1) ischemic symptoms in accordance with a possible NSTEMI diagnosis; 2) elevated cardiac troponin levels above the 99th percentile; and 3) identifiable culprit lesion during early invasive coronary angiography with performed PCI.
Exclusion criteria
1) STEMI; 2) presence of cardiogenic shock; 3) no identifiable culprit lesion or culprit lesion ineligible for PCI; 4) indication for acute bypass surgery; 5) age less than 18 years or more than 90 years; 6) pregnancy; and 7) typical contraindications to CMR (e.g. severe claustrophobia, implanted pacemakers and internal cardioverter defibrillators, cerebral or intracranial metallic implants, known allergy to gadolinium and creatinine clearance \<30 mL/min).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Major adverse cardiac events | 12 months | Composite of death, reinfarction and new congestive heart failure |