Clinical Trial: ST Elevation in Acute Chest Pain; Could Measurement of Lipoprotein-associated Phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) be Helpful to the Clinician?

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: ST Elevation (Acute Coronary Syndrome Versus Pericarditis;Could Measurement of Lp-associated PLA2 -a Vascular Specific Marker of Inflammation- be Helpful to the Clinician?

Brief Summary: A blood test (2-3 cc peripheral venous blood) drawn /used from already available required lab tests to distinguish between pericarditis accompanied with electrocardiogram (ECG) signs mimicking infarction. A test of clinical potential if proven to be able to support either origin of acute chest pain etiology.

Detailed Summary:

Too many times young patients presenting with acute chest pain are referred to invasive angiography or treated with anticoagulation therapy a measure of detrimental effect in those inflicted with acute pericarditis.

A simple blood test (the PLAC test) may have some value in aiding rapid diagnosis saving need for cath.

Sponsor: Alexhander Izhaki

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Information By: Wolfson Medical Center

Dates:
Date Received: December 30, 2009
Date Started: January 2010
Date Completion:
Last Updated: December 13, 2015
Last Verified: June 2011