Endothelin Receptor Blockade in Acute ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction

Summary

Background and Objective: Acute coronary syndrome is characterized by compromised blood flow at the epicardial and microvascular levels. The aim of the present study is to investigate the effect of ET-receptor blockade by BQ-123 on myocardial perfusion and infarct size as an adjunct to PCI-reperfusion therapy in patients with STEMI. Patients are randomized to receive periinterventional intravenous BQ-123 or placebo.

Timeline

Start

2007-05

Primary completion

2009-08

Completion

2012-08

Publications

• Results Adlbrecht C, Andreas M, Redwan B, Distelmaier K, Mascherbauer J, Kaider A, Wolzt M, Tilea IA, Neunteufl T, Delle-Karth G, Maurer G, Lang IM. Systemic endothelin receptor blockade in ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome protects the microvasculature: a randomised pilot study. EuroIntervention. 2012 Apr;7(12):1386-95. doi: 10.4244/EIJV7I12A218.

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