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Validation of Myocardial Perfusion and Extracellular Volume Assessment Using Photon-Counting Computed Tomography (PCCT) Compared With Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)

Recruitingn/aAges 60 Years - anyAllKarolinska University Hospital
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for about 30% of all deaths. This substantial burden highlights the need for accurate diagnostic tools that help doctors detect heart disease early and understand it more fully. Recent advances in medical imaging offer promising opportunities to improve how heart conditions are diagnosed and treated. One important development in computed tomography (CT), a widely used imaging technique, is photon counting computed tomography (PCCT). PCCT produces clearer and more detailed images of the heart while using lower radiation doses and smaller amounts of contrast agent, the dye injected into the bloodstream to make body tissues more visible. As PCCT is still a relatively new technology, its full potential in clinical heart imaging has not yet been fully explored. This study includes patients with narrowing of the ao

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients referred for TAVI planning CTA. Both sexes are eligible; equal sex distribution is not required. Age โ‰ฅ 60 years. Exclusion Criteria: \- Hemodynamic or rhythm related conditions: Systolic blood pressure \< 90 mmHg. Bradycardia: \< 45 beats/min. Persistent AV block II-III. Sick sinus syndrome. Prolonged QT interval. Atrial fibrillation. Severe heart failure: NYHA class IV. Contrast or kidney relaterad factors: Previous allergic reaction to iodinated or gadolinium contrast or history of contrast induced nephropathy. Impaired renal function: eGFR \< 45 mL/min/1.73 mยฒ. Implants or devices: Metallic implants or devices in the imaging area, e.g., pacemaker. Medication: Persantin (dipyridamole), Theophyllamine, Fevarin (fluvoxamine).
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What it tests

  • Stress myocardial perfusion imaging with PCCT. Extracellular volume quantification with PCCT.
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Where

1 site
Karolinska University Hospital
Huddinge, Sweden
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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