Myocardial Injury After Elective Coronary Stenting

Identification of Patients at Higher Risk for Myocardial Injury or Type 4a Infarction Following Elective Coronary Artery Stenting

This pilot study aims to identify patients at moderate to high risk for peri-procedural (type 4) myocardial infarction or injury after after undergoing an elective coronary intervention (PCI) as measured by high sensitivity troponin T, who might benefit from more potent antiplatelet therapy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Stable or unknown coronary artery disease (CAD)
• Elective coronary intervention
• Minimum age of 18

Exclusion Criteria:

• Present acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
• Age under 18
• Pregnancy
• Any additional invasive intervention with potential myocardial injury
• Non ACS conditions responsible for elevation of cardiac troponin, such as acute pulmonary artery embolism, myocarditis or tachycardia.