atherosclerosis acute myocardial infarction microvascular obstruction
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with STEMI; 2. Presenting at cath lab < 6 hours after onset of symptoms.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Previous MI in same artery; 2. Significant three-vessel disease (lesions >70%); 3. CABG; 4. Unsuccessful primary PCI (TIMI 0-1); 5. Cardiogenic shock; 6. Extreme fear and severe chest pain; 7. Poor kidney function (eGFR < 30 mg/ml/min); 8. Refusal or inability to give informed consent.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. MVRI; 2. PET; 3. MRI. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. ST-resolution on ECG; 2. Blood samples. | — |
Contacts
Department of Cardiology, VU University de Boelelaan 1117