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UNKNOWN
A Prospective Study on Predictive Value of Non-Invasive Atherosclerotic Measurements in Elderly Chinese
Lead Sponsor:
Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
Conditions:
Atherosclerosis
Cardiovascular Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether non-invasive atherosclerotic measurements (baPWV, IMT, FMD, CACS, ABI) are valuable predictors for cardiovascular events in elderly. At inception, rou...
Detailed Description
Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of morbidity and mortality in the world, especially in elderly. Conventional risk factors are widely used in clinical practice, but it is inadequate and...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Chinese, age\>=60, no gender restriction.
- To be able to apply the measurement mentioned above.
- Medical history are maintained precisely.
- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital is the participants' designated hospital by national health authority.
Exclusion
- Systemic inflammation.
- Malignant tumor
- Chronic lung disease
- Liver disease
- Aortic aneurysm
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2010
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
1290 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01208116
Start Date
April 1 2010
Last Update
September 23 2010
Active Locations (1)
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Geriatric Department, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, China, 300052