Florbetaben for Imaging of Vascular Amyloid
Recruiting
Observational Study
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Stroke
Transient Ischemic Attack
Atherosclerosis of Artery
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation · Other
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About This Trial
The Primary Objective is to determine if a new nuclear tracer (named 18F-Florbetaben) used with nuclear imaging (PET imaging) can detect inflamed plaque in patients with recent ACS or stroke/TIA.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. suffered a recent cardiovascular event (30-120 days post ACS (i.e. STEMI or NSTEMI) or TIA/stroke with ipsilateral large vessel atherosclerotic disease confirmed on US, CT or MRI;
2. stable symptoms and hemodynamics;
3. age \>/= 18 years;
4. given informed consent.
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