Comprehensive Imaging and Biomarker Assessment of Aortic Valve Stenosis

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is detection of relationship between biomarkers and the severity of AS (echocardiographic hemodynamics/CT-calcium load). Detection of relationship between biomarkers to the consequences of AS on the LV (echo remodeling parameters and speckle-tracking LV strain). Detection of differences on echocardiographic and CT-calcium load AS severity assessments between tricuspid and bicuspid valves. Detection of biomarker associations with AS hemodynamics, CT-calcium load, LV remodeling and LV strain between tricuspid and bicuspid phenotypes.

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

Adult patients (≥18 years)
Tricuspid or bicuspid aortic valve (50% and 50%)
Normal echo-derived LVEF, > 50%
More than moderate echo-derived AS; peak velocity≥3 m/sec or MG≥20 mmHg
Able to understand and sign consent for non-contrast CT-imaging and blood draws as well as longitudinal follow-up

Exclusion Criteria

Any ongoing systemic cancer
Any ongoing autoimmune disease
Any ongoing or recent (within 2 weeks) inflammation, i.e., infection ,surgery, trauma
Current treatment with steroids or any immunosuppressant drug
Severe COPD
Severe liver disease
Any other valve disease ≥moderate
Women of child-bearing potential with a positive pregnancy test who would need to undergo research CT.

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	Contact
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Hector Michelena, M.D.	Closed for enrollment	Contact information: Muhammad Masood M.B.B.S. (507)255-4362 Muhammad.Masood@mayo.edu

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Hector Michelena, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Muhammad Masood M.B.B.S.

(507)255-4362

Muhammad.Masood@mayo.edu

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