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Comprehensive Computed Tomography Guidance of Coronary Bypass Graft Surgery
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I'm InterestedTrial ID: NCT03894423
Purpose
Apply CT angiography, CT perfusion imaging and advanced image processing techniques to
improve revascularization decision-making and surgical strategies in patients undergoing
coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Official Title
Comprehensive CT Guided Coronary Bypass Graft Surgery
Stanford Investigator(s)
Koen Nieman
Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine) and of Radiology (CV Imaging)
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Planned elective CABG for coronary artery disease.
- CABG is the primary indication for surgery (but may include treatment of mild-moderate
valvular disease).
- Age: ≥40 years.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Technical feasibility of the cardiac CT exams: redo-CABG, significant
arrhythmia/mal-conduction, congenital conditions, severe valvular disease or
cardiomyopathy (to the extent that the CT acquisition is technically challenged),
inadequate understanding of the English language (to provide consent or follow
instructions during the exams).
- Overall safety: unstable clinical condition (clinical heart failure, unstable angina,
myocardial infarction <1 month prior).
- Radiation risk: pregnancy (cannot be ruled out), body weight >100kg.
- CT contrast medium-related: known allergy, renal failure
- Vasodilator related: known allergy, bronchial asthma requiring daily use of
bronchodilators, Mobitz II or 3rd degree AV block, sick sinus node disease, clinically
significant carotid artery narrowing, severe aortic stenosis or LVOT narrowing,
systolic blood pressure below 90mmHg, (continued) use of dipyridamole or
aminophylline.
- Inability to provide informed consent.
Recruiting
I'm InterestedContact Information
Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford,
CA
94305
Sarah Magee
650-723-2300