146 results
Primary objective: To investigate left ventricular diastolic function in AS-patients compared with osteoarthritis patients. Secondary objectives: To assess the prevalence of valvular heart diseases and conduction disturbances. To assess left…
The objective of the present study is to investigate whether home-based exercise training with telemonitoring guidance results in improved long-term physical fitness and higher activity levels than regular centre-based exercise training in patients…
The primary objective of this study is to investigate whether circulating fibrotic biomarkers are related to the amount of cardiac fibrosis as determined by MRI in patients. Secondarily, this study aims to investigate whether these biomarkers are…
Study 1:1) To test the hypothesis that Liraglutide improves cardiovascular function in DM2 patients and whether the improvement is associated with redistribution of ectopic fat stores. 2) To test the hypothesis that Liraglutide activates BAT in DM2…
Within this project we aim to determine the energetic conditions that underlie the transition to hypertrophy of the HOCM heart. A prospective comparison will be made between results of PET, MRI and function of cardiac myofilaments (in vitro). Also,…
The aim of this observational study is to obtain the evidence base to improve CR programmes regarding sustainable effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and participation level in elderly patients, by comparing 8 currently available CR programmes. The…
Primary:To obtain paediatric pharmacokinetic data of enalapril and its active metabolite enalaprilat in paediatric patients treated with enalapril ODMTs to describe the dose exposure in the paediatric population with DCM.Secondary:1. To demonstrate…
We hypothesize that the amount of physical activity correlates with insulin-induced microvascular recruitment during free-fatty acid infusion in skeletal muscle as well as in the heart. In this study we aim to test this hypothesis.
Primairy objectives:1.To investigate whether a non-invasive imaging guided strategy (either CTA or CMR) early in the diagnostic process reduces the number of patients with at least one ICA during the initial admission as compared to routine clinical…
To assess the effects of marathon running on changes in cardiac and skeletal muscle structure and function using state of the art MRI techniques, ultra-sensitive biomarker assays and a high resolution 64-lead electrocardiogram.
The purpose of the sub-study is to do research into markers which will hopefully assist to diagnose the condition Peripartum Cardiomyopathy as early as possible. The blood donated for research will also assist in the assessment of women having a…
The main objective of this study is to evaluate whether myocardial ischemia in the absence of obstructive CAD in athletes is associated with a reduced myocardial perfusion when compared to control subject with a low a priori risk of CAD and without…
Primary Objective: To assess the analytical performance of the cardiac reader Secondary Objective(s): To assess the user friendliness of the device (handling, analytical speed).
The objectives of this study in STEMI patients are as follows:Primary objectives: - To investigate the kinetics of AGEs in the acute phase of STEMI by repeated measurements with the AGE reader® through skin AF, as well as by determining serum AGEs…
To assess the circadian variation of cardiac troponins in individuals without any evidence of active cardiovascular disease.
Since October 2010 the Catharina-hospital in Eindhoven offers a cardiac rehabilitation program to cardiovascular patients. As an optional section of the program an adjusted training of MBSR is offered, called *stress reduction in cardiovascular…
The main objective of this study is to explore two novel MRI techniques to characterize myocardial properties that are expected to be useful for the diagnosis of various forms of cardiomyopathy. Furthermore, we will explore whether different stages…
Primary ObjectiveThe primary objective of this study is to compare prospectively in patients treated with TCZ or etanercept (ETA), the time to first occurrence of any component of a composite of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) consisting…
The purpose of the study is to investigate to what extent GNX-5086 is tolerated. It will also be investigated how quickly and to what extent GNX-5086 is absorbed and eliminated from the body (this is called pharmacokinetics).
The primary objective of this study is to assess the neointimal healing score (as evaluated by intra-coronary OFDI) in patients with STEMI and treated with Abbott Vascular ABSORB everolimus eluting bioresorbable vascular scaffold (BVS) at 6 months…