2007
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the safety and efficacy of intravenous MCC-135 as an adjunct to primary percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with acute myocardial infarction: Evaluation of MCC-135 for left ventricular salvage in acute myocardial infarction (EVOLVE)
Jang I, Weissman N, Picard M, Zile M, Pettigrew V, Shen S, Tatsuno J, Hibberd M, Tzivoni D, Wackers F, Investigators T. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the safety and efficacy of intravenous MCC-135 as an adjunct to primary percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with acute myocardial infarction: Evaluation of MCC-135 for left ventricular salvage in acute myocardial infarction (EVOLVE). American Heart Journal 2007, 155: 113.e1-113.e8. PMID: 18082500, DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2007.08.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAngioplasty, Balloon, CoronaryBenzenesulfonatesCardiac CatheterizationCombined Modality TherapyCoronary AngiographyDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodDrug Administration ScheduleElectrocardiographyFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansInfusions, IntravenousMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial InfarctionPiperazinesProbabilityReference ValuesRisk AssessmentSalvage TherapyStroke VolumeSurvival RateTreatment OutcomeVentricular Function, LeftConceptsPrimary percutaneous coronary interventionLeft ventricular ejection fractionST-elevation myocardial infarctionPrimary PCIMCC-135Percutaneous coronary interventionAcute myocardial infarctionInfarct sizeMyocardial infarctionDay 5Coronary interventionClinical outcomesCalcium overloadPreservation of LVEFAcute ST-elevation myocardial infarctionEnd pointTarget populationComposite clinical outcomeLeft Ventricular SalvagePlacebo-controlled studyPrimary end pointSecondary end pointsLow-dose groupVentricular ejection fractionHigh-dose group
1993
Frequency and significance of right ventricular dysfunction during inferior wall left ventricular myocardial infarction treated with thrombolytic therapy (results from the Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction [TIMI] II trial)
Berger P, Ruocco N, Ryan T, Jacobs A, Zaret B, Wackers F, Frederick M, Faxon D, Group R. Frequency and significance of right ventricular dysfunction during inferior wall left ventricular myocardial infarction treated with thrombolytic therapy (results from the Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction [TIMI] II trial). The American Journal Of Cardiology 1993, 71: 1148-1152. PMID: 8097614, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9149(93)90637-r.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenergic beta-AntagonistsAngioplasty, Balloon, CoronaryCombined Modality TherapyConstriction, PathologicCoronary VesselsFemaleHeart DiseasesHeart VentriclesHumansMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial InfarctionRadionuclide VentriculographyThrombolytic TherapyTissue Plasminogen ActivatorVentricular Function, LeftVentricular Function, RightConceptsRV wall motion abnormalitiesRight ventricular dysfunctionRV dysfunctionVentricular myocardial infarctionWall motion abnormalitiesVentricular dysfunctionThrombolytic therapyRadionuclide ventriculographyMyocardial infarctionMotion abnormalitiesInferior wallLower mean left ventricular ejection fractionMean left ventricular ejection fractionLeft ventricular ejection fractionBaseline clinical characteristicsInfarct-related arteryMyocardial Infarction (TIMI) II trialVentricular ejection fractionEquilibrium radionuclide ventriculographyHospital complicationsMultivessel diseaseII trialClinical characteristicsHospital dischargeEjection fraction
1990
Comparison of immediate invasive, delayed invasive, and conservative strategies after tissue-type plasminogen activator. Results of the Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) Phase II-A trial.
Rogers W, Baim D, Gore J, Brown B, Roberts R, Williams D, Chesebro J, Babb J, Sheehan F, Wackers F. Comparison of immediate invasive, delayed invasive, and conservative strategies after tissue-type plasminogen activator. Results of the Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) Phase II-A trial. Circulation 1990, 81: 1457-1476. PMID: 2110033, DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.81.5.1457.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAngioplasty, Balloon, CoronaryCombined Modality TherapyCoronary AngiographyCoronary Artery BypassExercise TestFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial InfarctionRadionuclide VentriculographyRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicStroke VolumeThrombolytic TherapyTime FactorsTissue Plasminogen ActivatorConceptsCoronary artery bypass graft surgeryPercutaneous transluminal coronary angioplastyInvasive strategy groupConservative-strategy groupAcute myocardial infarctionTreatment groupsPrimary study end pointResidual infarct artery stenosisArtery bypass graft surgeryPatent infarct-related arteryImmediate invasive strategyPredischarge exercise testingSimilar cumulative ratesBypass graft surgeryStudy end pointInfarct-related arteryTransluminal coronary angioplastyVentricular ejection fractionInitial management strategyLong-term outcomesConservative strategyStrategy groupTissue-type plasminogen activatorNonfatal reinfarctionGraft surgery