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Use of Mechanical Left ventricuLar Unloading in Complex Higher-risk Indicated Procedures

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllAmsterdam UMC, location VUmc
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

If there is a narrowing or blockage in the coronary arteries of the heart, the cardiologist may choose to treat this blockage. This is called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), which involves both balloon angioplasty and the placement of a stent. PCI is a commonly performed and safe procedure. However, in your case, the procedure is more complicated than usual due to the location and nature of the narrowing, the required technique for the intervention, and the fact that your heart function is reduced. As a result, your PCI will carry a higher risk than usual. During the procedure, balloons are inflated to clear the blockage, and a stent is placed to keep the artery open. This temporarily reduces or even stops the blood and oxygen supply to a large portion of the heart. This moment presents a higher risk for complications, such as low blood pressure or cardiac arrest. As a result,

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age โ‰ฅ18 years AND * Multidisciplinary heart team consensus for high risk PCI +/- MCS AND * Hemodynamically stable (SCAI A-B) AND * LVEF \<30% OR LVEF \<35% with moderate MR OR LVEF \<40% with severe MR AND * Complex left main disease (calcium modifying techniques deemed necessary OR 2-stent techniques, left dominant system) OR equivalent (ostial LAD and RCX) OR last remaining vessel (native). Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications for Pulsecath IVAC2L: 1. severe aortic regurgitation 2. known presence of an LV thrombus (contrast echo/MRI) 3. Mechanical aorta valve prosthesis 4. severe aortic valve stenosis 5. peripheral arterial disease that would preclude placement of the PulseCath iVAC2L device * Cardiogenic shock defined as either SCAI CSWG stage C-E * Patient is intubated and mechanically ventilated * Stroke \<3 months * Major bleeding event \<3 months * History of bleeding diathesis or known coagulopathy (including heparin-induced thrombo-cytopenia), any recent GU or GI bleed, or will refuse blood transfusions.Renal replacement therapy * Pregnancy, or suspected thereof. * BMI \> 35 * Other medical, social, or psychological problems that, in the opinion of the Investigator, compromises the subject's ability to give written informed consent and/or to comply with study procedures. * Subject belongs to a vulnerable population (defined as individuals with mental disability, persons in nursing homes, impoverished persons, homeless persons, nomads, refugees and those permanently incapable of giving informed consent; vulnerable populations also may include members of a group with a hierarchical structure such as university students, subordinate hospital and laboratory personnel, employees of the Sponsor, members of the armed forces and persons kept in detention).
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What it tests

  • Mechanical circulatory support with the Pulsecath iVAC2L device
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Where

8 sites
Amsterdam University Medical Center
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Zuyderland
Geleen, Netherlands
University Medical Center Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Leiden University Medical Center
Leiden, Netherlands
Maastricht University Medical Center
Maastricht, Netherlands
Radboud University Medical Center
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Haaglanden Medical Center
The Hague, Netherlands
University Medical Center Utrecht
Utrecht, Netherlands
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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