Trial Information
Pulmonary Disease in Patients Referred for Coronary CT and Association Between Spirometric Abnormalities and Coronary Calcium Score.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients referred for coronary CT.
- Age greater than 40 years
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of myocardial revascularization (surgical or percutaneous)
- Cognitive-functional incapacity to perform spirometry
- Contraindication for administration of 400 mcg of albuterol
- Acute myocardial infarction or unstable angina within 2 weeks
- Angina pectoris class III or IV according to the Canadian Cardiovascular Society
- Heart failure New York Heart Association class III or IV
Type of Study:
Observational
Study Design:
Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective
Outcome Measure:
Coronary Calcium Score
Outcome Description:
Coronary calcium score is a measurement obtained in coronary computer tomography. The results will be compared between group with and without spirometric abnormalities.
Outcome Time Frame:
Baseline
Safety Issue:
No
Principal Investigator
Alberto Cukier, MD PHD
Investigator Role:
Principal Investigator
Investigator Affiliation:
Incor - HCFMUSP
Authority:
Brazil: Ethics Committee
Study ID:
2011/02814-0 FAPESP
NCT ID:
NCT01734629
Start Date:
April 2011
Completion Date:
December 2014
Related Keywords:
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Atheroscleroses
- COPD
- Respiratory Diseases
- Coronary Disease
- COPD
- Spirometry
- Coronary tomography
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Myocardial Ischemia
- Coronary Disease
- Lung Diseases
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- Respiration Disorders
- Respiratory Tract Diseases