Prediction of Cardiovascular Events in Vulnerable Patients Following Acute Coronary Syndrome

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine if testing patients for endothelial dysfunction will help identify which patients are more likely at risk to have another heart attack in the future. Study participants will undergo mental stress testing while at the same time being connected to a device that measures endothelial function via the Endopat device. These same participants will also undergo a sleep study via the Watchpat device.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients undergoing revascularization by percutaneous intervention (PCI) for Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) at Mayo (STEMI and NonSTEMI patients)
Age greater than 18

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients likely not to complete the study due to co-morbid conditions (end stage renal disease; liver failure; malignancies)
Inability to sign a consent form or availability for follow up
Patients unable to tolerate the blood pressure cuff inflation on both arms
patients with tremors
sustained non-sinus cardiac arrhythmias
acrylic finger nails
permanent pacemaker
color blindness
use of alpha blockers and short acting nitrates < 3 hours before study
Federal Medical Center inmates

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Amir Lerman, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Amir Lerman, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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