Clinical Research Directory

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

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, the heart may not pump blood effectively throughout the body, which can lead to oxygen deprivation in other organs. To help the heart in this situation, it is possible to insert a mechanical heart pump during the procedure. This form of support is introduced via an artery in the groin into your left ventricle. The pump helps the heart function and may improve the circulation to the body's organs. On the other hand, the placement of the pump increases the chance of complications. Therefore, there are both potential benefits and risks. It is currently unclear whether PCI with the temporary pump can be performed more safely than without it. This study aims to investigate whether mechanical circulatory support, specifically with the Pulsecath iVAC2L, leads to improved outcomes for patients undergoing high-risk PCI.

Standby Cannulated ECMO for High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

The goal of this multicenter, randomized trial is to compare standby cannulated ECMO versus prophylactic ECMO in patients undergoing high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The main question it aims to answer is : • If standby cannulated ECMO as compared with prophylactic ECMO will improve the outcomes in patients undergoing high-risk PCI

Clinical Trial of Ventiflow LP Supporting High-risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention(PCI)

The purpose of this prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of the transcatheter left ventricular assist system (Ventiflow LP) in providing circulatory support to patients during high-risk PCI procedures compared to veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO).The participants will be randomly assigned to the experimental group or the control group after enrollment, and will undergo percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI) with support from Ventiflow LP or VA-ECMO respectively. All participants need to undergo a 3-month follow-up after operative.