Status:
COMPLETED
Comparing Angiography: Multislice CT Versus Invasive Heart Catheterization (CACTI)
Lead Sponsor:
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Conditions:
Coronary Arteriosclerosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to compare the pictures of heart arteries obtained by MSCT scanner to the pictures obtained during heart catheterization. Our specific question is whether the MSCT scanner ...
Detailed Description
QUESTION: Compare the accuracy of multi-slice CT angiography (CTA) with invasive catheterization (Cath) in detecting and grading coronary lesions. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: A prospective cohort analysis c...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Subjects \>18 years old with stable clinical symptoms who are scheduled for outpatient cardiac catheterization.
- Able to provide written informed consent in accordance with the IRB.
Exclusion
- Symptoms of unstable angina/acute coronary syndrome
- Known allergy or adverse reaction to CT radiocontrast and/or iodine.
- Known absolute contraindication to Metoprolol.
- Significant kidney disease including creatinine \> 1.5 mg/dL or GFR \< 60 ml/min.
- Inability to breath-hold for up to 30 seconds.
- Women who are Pregnant or Nursing
- Atrial Fibrillation or any other arrhythmia that makes attaining a regular slow rhythm unlikely.
- History of previous stent placement or coronary bypass surgery.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00284466
Start Date
January 1 2006
End Date
August 1 2006
Last Update
August 29 2012
Active Locations (1)
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University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53792