CMR for Prognosis Assessment in NSTEMI

Heart Center Leipzig - University Hospital314 enrolled

Overview

The prognostic significance of cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) derived parameters of myocardial and microvascular injury has not been fully elucidated yet in non-ST-Elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) patients. In the present study the investigators aim to comprehensively investigate the prognostic significance of CMR in a prospective, multicentre registry cohort of NSTEMI patients undergoing early percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). CMR will be performed within the first week following the index event. The primary endpoint is defined as a composite of death, reinfarction, and new congestive heart failure (major adverse cardiac events) at 12 months.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

314

Conditions

Myocardial Infarction

Interventions

Cardiac magnetic resonance imagingOTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 90 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: Patients are eligible for the study if they have: 1) ischemic symptoms in accordance with a possible NSTEMI diagnosis; 2) elevated cardiac troponin levels above the 99th percentile; and 3) identifiable culprit lesion during early invasive coronary angiography with performed PCI. Exclusion Criteria: 1) STEMI; 2) presence of cardiogenic shock; 3) no identifiable culprit lesion or culprit lesion ineligible for PCI; 4) indication for acute bypass surgery; 5) age less than 18 years or more than 90 years; 6) pregnancy; and 7) typical contraindications to CMR (e.g. severe claustrophobia, implanted pacemakers and internal cardioverter defibrillators, cerebral or intracranial metallic implants, known allergy to gadolinium and creatinine clearance \<30 mL/min).

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Major adverse cardiac events

Composite of death, reinfarction and new congestive heart failure

Time frame: 12 months