high risk non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome patients
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Ischemic Chest Pain or Dyspnoe at rest with last attack 5 mm or ii. Temporary ST segment elevation in 2 contiguous leads 0.05 ng/ml) or Myoglobin (>150 microg/l) on admission or 3 hours later or ii. Positive CKmb fraction on admission (>6% of total CK); 3. Age above 65 years.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Persistent ST segment elevation; 2. Absolute contra-indication for diagnostic angiography.; 3. Active bleeding; 4. Cardiogenic shock; 5. Acute posterior infarction; 6. Live expectancy less than 1 year.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Combined incidence of death, re-infarction and hospitalization for recurrent ischemia at 30 days follow-up. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Enzymatic Infarct Size as assessed by a single cardiac Troponin T, measured at 72-96 hours after admission or at discharge; 2. The percentage of patients without a rise in CKmb during admission. | — |
Contacts
Diagram B.V., v. Nahuysplein 6