atherosclerosis coronary artery disease
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Subjects scheduled to undergo a coronary catheterization Aged >18 and
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Emotionally and intellectually not capable to decide about participation in the study and the consequences of participation. Subjects who are not able to understand the patient information Unstable angina pectoris CABG or PTCA during the last 6 months Alcohol use > 2 units/day Aberrations in kidney, liver and thyroid function Use of any experimental medication within 6 months of the catheterization The use of immunosuppressive drugs
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| In this study the inflammation (leukocyte activation markers and complement components) in different vascular beds end the relation with triglycerides and glucose will be investigated in different patient groups. In addition MBL genotypes and serum levels of these patients will be determined to get more insight in the differences between the groups. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not applicable. | — |
Countries
Netherlands