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Timing of Coronary Angiography in NSTE-ACS With ADHF

Immediate Versus Delayed Coronary Angiography in Patients With Non-ST-Segment Acute Coronary Syndrome With Acute Decompensated Heart Failure

Status
Terminated
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04810806
Acronym
EARLY-HF
Enrollment
316
Registered
2021-03-23
Start date
2021-04-01
Completion date
2024-03-01
Last updated
2024-03-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Failure

Keywords

Heart Failure, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Non-ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome, Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Disease, Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases

Brief summary

The investigators hypothesized that immediate coronary angiography (CAG) within 2 hours after admission can reduce mortality compared to delayed CAG after stabilization of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) in patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) complicated by ADHF. Patients with NSTE-ACS complicated by ADHF will be randomized to immediate CAG (coronary angiography \< 2 hours after randomization) or delayed CAG after stablization group by 1:1 fashion. This study is a prospective, non-blinded, randomized trial.

Detailed description

Study objective In this study, investigators aim to compare early coronary angiography (CAG \< 2 hours after randomization) and delayed CAG after stabilization of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) in patients with acute non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) complicated by ADHF. This study is a prospective, non-blinded, randomized trial. Study background An ADHF is frequently encountered in patients with NSTE-ACS. Although its incidence has been decreased during the decades, it is still high up to 8-12% at initial presentation of NSTE-ACS. Patients with NSTE-ACS complicated by ADHF is also known to be associated with worse in-hospital and long-term clinical outcomes than those without heart failure (HF). Because revascularization could reduce mortality in these patients, it should be done in all patients with NSTE-ACS with ADHF. Current guidelines recommend immediate CAG within 2 hours after admission in patients with NSTE-ACS complicated by ADHF. However, it is difficult to decide the timing of coronary angiography in these high risk patients. Notably, the most of randomized trials about the timing of coronary angiography in NSTE-ACS excluded these high risk patients, therefore there is lack of evidence for immediate coronary angiography within 2 hours after admission in patients with NSTE-ACS complicated by ADHF. Investigators will compare immediate CAG within 2 hours after admission and delayed CAG after stabilization of ADHF in patients with NSTE-ACS complicated by ADHF by randomized controlled trial. Study hypothesis Immediate CAG within 2 hours after admission can reduce mortality compared to delayed CAG after stabilization of ADHF in patients with NSTE-ACS complicated by ADHF.

Interventions

PROCEDUREImmediate coronary angiography within 2 hours after randomization

After achievement of informed consent in patients with NSTE-ACS complicated by ADHF, patients will be screened and randomized. Patients will be randomized to immediate CAG group or delayed CAG group. Immediate CAG group will receive CAG within 2 hours after randomization. Patients will receive treatment methods according to CAG results: percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or medical therapy only by operators' discretion.

PROCEDUREDelayed coronary angiography after stabilization of heart failure

After achievement of informed consent in patients with NSTE-ACS complicated by ADHF, patients will be screened and randomized. Patients will be randomized to immediate CAG group or delayed CAG group. Delayed CAG group will receive CAG after stabilization of ADHF; improvement of symptoms and signs of heart failure. Patients will receive treatment methods according to CAG results: percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or medical therapy only by operators' discretion.

Sponsors

Chonnam National University Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
19 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Age more than 18 years old 2. NSTE-ACS\* 3. Pulmonary congestion or edema on chest X-ray * The definition of NSTE-ACS Among patients with typical angina, dyspnea or chest discomfort without definite non-cardiac causes, at least 1 presentations of angina that suggest a NSTE-ACS: 1. Rest angina, which is usually more than 20 minutes in duration 2. New onset angina that markedly limits physical activity 3. Increasing angina that is more frequent, longer in duration, or occurs with less exertion than previous angina A 12-lead electrocardiogram should have no ST-segment elevation. Cardiac troponin may elevate (non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction) or not elevate (unstable angina pectoris).

Exclusion criteria

1\) Cardiogenic shock\* 2) Heart failure of other causes rather than NSTE-ACS 3) Terminal malignancy 4) Life expentancy \< 1 year 5) Pregnancy or lactation \* The definition of cardiogenic shock All these criteria should be met 1. Systolic blood pressure \< 90 mmHg for 30 minutes, or needing inotropics or vasopressor to maintain systolic blood pressure \> or = 90 mmHg 2. Pulmonary congestion on chest X-ray or increased left ventricular filling pressure by cardiac catheterization 3. At least one criteria of organ dysfunction - mental obtundation, clammy ski, ogliuria, renal dysfunction, increased level of blood lactate

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Cumulative incidence rate of all-cause death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or recurrent ischemiaUp to 12 monthsCumulative incidence rate of all-cause death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or recurrent ischemia

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
In-hospital mortalityUp to 12 monthsAll-cause mortality during initial hospitalization
In-hospital cardiac mortalityUp to 12 monthsCardiac mortality during initial hospitalization
Rate of procedural complications during coronary angiography or percutaneous coronary interventionUp to 12 monthsRate of procedural complications during coronary angiography or percutaneous coronary intervention during initial hospitalization
Peak level of troponin-IUp to 12 monthsPeak level of troponin-I during initial hospitalization
Rate of recurrent ischemiaUp to 12 monthsRate of recurrent ischemia during initial hospitalization
Rate of Non-fatal myocardial infarctionUp to 12 monthsNon-fatal myocardial infarction during initial hospitalization
Rate of strokeUp to 12 monthsRate of stroke during initial hospitalization
Usage rate of non-invasive positive pressure ventilationUp to 12 monthsUsage rate of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation during initial hospitalization
Usage rate of mechanical ventilatorUp to 12 monthsUsage rate of mechanical ventilator during initial hospitalization
Usage rate of renal replacement therapyUp to 12 monthsUsage rate of renal replacement therapy during initial hospitalization
Usage rate of mechanical circulatory supportUp to 12 monthsUsage rate of mechanical circulatory support during initial hospitalization
Rate of acute kidney injuryUp to 12 monthsRate of acute kidney injury during initial hospitalization
Rate of stent thrombosisUp to 12 monthsRate of stent thrombosis during initial hospitalization
Rate of all-cause death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or recurrent ischemiaUp to 12 monthsAll-cause death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or recurrent ischemia during initial hospitalization
Duration of initial hospitalizationUp to 12 monthsDuration of initial hospitalization (days)
Cumulative incidence rate of all-cause death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or recurrent ischemiaUp to 1 monthCumulative incidence rate of all-cause death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or recurrent ischemia
Cumulative incidence rate of all-cause deathUp to 1 monthCumulative incidence rate of all-cause death
Cumulative incidence rate of cardiac deathUp to 1 monthCumulative incidence rate of cardiac death
Cumulative incidence rate of rehospitalization due to heart failureUp to 1 monthCumulative incidence rate of rehospitalization due to heart failure
Cumulative incidence rate of cardiogenic shockUp to 1 monthCumulative incidence rate of cardiogenic shock
Cumulative incidence rate of strokeUp to 1 monthCumulative incidence rate of stroke
Cumulative incidence rate of stent thrombosisUp to 1 monthCumulative incidence rate of stent thrombosis
Cumulative incidence rate of major bleeding (BARC classification 3-5)Up to 1 monthCumulative incidence rate of major bleeding (BARC classification 3-5)
Cumulative incidence rate of recurrent ischemiaUp to 1 monthCumulative incidence rate of recurrent ischemia
Cumulative incidence rate of non-fatal myocardial infarctionUp to 1 monthCumulative incidence rate of non-fatal myocardial infarction
Cumulative incidence rate of all unplanned revascularizationUp to 1 monthCumulative incidence rate of all unplanned revascularization
Rate of major bleedingUp to 12 monthsRate of major bleeding during initial hospitalization (BARC classificiation 3-5)

Countries

South Korea

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026