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Comparative Study of Arterial Properties After an Ischaemic Stroke or an Acute Coronary Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital, Grenoble
Conditions:
Ischemic Stroke
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
40-70 years
Brief Summary
A pilot, prospective, comparative study. To include both male and female patients who have presented an ischaemic stroke (full stroke or TIA) or an ACS, 5 to 30 days prior to inclusion. The proposed ...
Detailed Description
A comparative study of structural and functional arterial properties after an ischaemic stroke or an acute coronary syndrome Objectives: Primary: * To determine whether there is a difference in the...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male and female patients
- Between 40 and 70 years of age
- Who have given their written consent
- Who have presented the following between 5 and 30 days prior to inclusion:
- either an ischaemic stroke (full stroke or TIA) that has been stabilised from a neurological point of view, with no haemorrhage but with direct signs of ischaemia on the cerebral imaging (computed tomography or MRI), diagnosed during patient questioning and/or the clinical examination;
- or an ACS that has been stabilised from a cardiological point of view, with troponin elevation in at least 2 samples and/or ECG changes that indicate acute myocardial ischaemia, diagnosed during patient questioning.
- Who are affiliated to the French social security system
Exclusion
- For patients included in the ACS group
- Stroke less than 6 months ago
- Coronary bypass between the start of their hospitalisation for ACS and inclusion
- For patients included in the stroke group
- Emboligenic heart disease
- ACS less than 6 months ago
- For all patients
- Atrial fibrillation or flutter, or frequent extrasystole (more than 10/minute) upon inclusion
- History of surgery or carotid stenting
- Very reduced mobility meaning that they cannot remain standing without assistance or without using a walking stick
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2005
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
150 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00926874
Start Date
November 1 2005
End Date
October 1 2009
Last Update
August 25 2009
Active Locations (1)
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University Hospital
Grenoble, France