Diagnostic Accuracy of Multi-Detector Spiral Computed Tomography Angiography Using 64 Detectors (NCT00738218) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Diagnostic Accuracy of Multi-Detector Spiral Computed Tomography Angiography Using 64 Detectors
405 participantsStarted 2005-10
Plain-language summary
To compare the diagnostic ability of 64-detector MDCT coronary angiography with conventional invasive coronary angiography in patients with suspected coronary artery disease.
Who can participate
Age range40 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male or female patients, age 40 years or greater.
* Women of child bearing potential must demonstrate a negative pregnancy test within 24 hours of the study MDCT.
* Suspected coronary artery disease (i.e. symptoms, signs) with a clinical indication for coronary angiography; and planned coronary angiography within the next 30 days.
* Able to understand and willing to sign informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Known allergy to iodinated contrast media
* History of contrast-induced nephropathy
* History of multiple myeloma or previous organ transplantation
* Elevated serum creatinine (\> 1.5mg/dl) OR calculated creatinine clearance of \< 60 ml/min (using the Cockcroft-Gault formula
* Atrial fibrillation or uncontrolled tachyarrhythmia, or heart block
* Evidence of severe symptomatic heart failure; moderate or severe aortic stenosis
* Previous coronary artery bypass or other cardiac surgery
* Coronary artery intervention within the last 6 months
* Intolerance or contraindication to beta-blockers
* Body Mass Index \> 40.
What they're measuring
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Diagnostic Accuracy to detect significant coronary artery disease in an individual patient.