Status:
COMPLETED
Epicardial Adipose Tissue Thickness PredIcts Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital, Essen
Conditions:
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is a visceral adipose tissue that surrounds the heart and the coronary arteries. It is metabolically active, secreting pro- and anti-inflammatory mediators and cytokine...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- admission to the emergency department of the University Hospital Essen with acute chest pain suggestive of an acute coronary syndrome
Exclusion
- Known obstructive coronary artery disease prior to presentation, prior revascularization therapy, unwillingness to provide informed consent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 6 2018
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 30 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
657 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03787797
Start Date
December 6 2018
End Date
August 30 2022
Last Update
November 3 2022
Active Locations (1)
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University Hospital Essen
Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, 4