Overview

A Randomized Trial of Intracoronary Reopro to Improve Coronary Microvascular Function

Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2014-06-01
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
All
Summary
Microvascular dysfunction is a key determinant of pathogenesis and outcome in patients suffering an acute myocardial infarction. The investigators hypothesise that treatment with intracoronary abciximab, a potent anti platelet agent, at the time of coronary stent insertion, will improve microvascular function.
Phase:
N/A
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
No
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Melbourne
Treatments:
Abciximab
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- Patient with acute coronary syndromes

Exclusion Criteria:

- Patient with untreated malignancy, disseminated malignancy, active inflammatory
diseases, active infectious diseases patients unable to give informed consent Patients
with STEMI