Search / Trial NCT00001631

Study of Blood Flow in Heart Muscle

Launched by NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE (NHLBI) · Nov 3, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of October 22, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Gadolinium Ischemia Coronary Artery Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Dipyridamole

Description

In this pilot study, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of myocardial enhancement during first passage of intravenously injected gadolinium contrast will be used to evaluate regional myocardial perfusion in patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The MRI results will be compared with conventional radionuclide perfusion studies (ex. dipyridamole thallium). A clinically defined normal group will also be studied without radionuclide correlation.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • INCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Ages 18 to 80.
  • Either sex.
  • Capable of giving informed consent.
  • Group 1: Outpatients with known or suspected coronary artery disease with clinical indication for radionuclide perfusion imaging.
  • Group 2: Patients with non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with clinical indication for radionuclide perfusion imaging.
  • Group 3: Normal volunteers.
  • Positive stress thallium or stress sestamibi (i.e., exercise, adenosine, dobutamine or dypiridamole) at the NIH.
  • EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Pregnancy.
  • Unstable angina.
  • Uncontrolled hypertension (SBP greater than 185, DBP greater than 105).
  • Recent myocardial infarction (less than 5 days).
  • 2nd or 3rd degree heart block by ECG.
  • Asthma, emphysema, renal failure, acute medical illness (fever, pneumonia, etc.) or anemia (hct less than 30).
  • Cardiac pacemaker or implantable defibrillator, aneurysm clip, neural stimulator, any type of ear implant, metal in your eye, any implanted device (i.e. insulin pump, drug infusion device) or any metallic foreign body, shrapnel, or bullet.

About National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute (Nhlbi)

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is a leading component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dedicated to advancing research and clinical trials focused on cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematologic diseases. With a mission to improve public health through innovative research, the NHLBI supports a wide range of studies aimed at understanding, preventing, and treating heart and lung conditions. By collaborating with academic institutions, healthcare providers, and patient communities, the NHLBI strives to translate scientific discoveries into effective clinical practices, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by these critical health issues.

Locations

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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