Japan Implantable Devices in Coronary Artery Disease (JID-CAD) study design

Akihiko Shimizu1, Takeshi Mitsuhashi2, Takashi Nitta3

  • 1Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1-1 Minami-Kogushi, Ube, Yamaguchi 755-8505, Japan.

Journal of Arrhythmia
|September 4, 2015
PubMed

Insights

The Japan Implantable Devices in Coronary Artery Disease (JID-CAD) study investigates appropriate therapies for patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and implantable devices. It aims to clarify treatment strategies and outcomes in this population.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Devices
  • Clinical Research

Background:

  • Limited data exists on optimal therapies for Japanese coronary artery disease (CAD) patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds), or cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers (CRT-Ps).
  • The Japan Implantable Devices in Coronary Artery Disease (JID-CAD) study was initiated to address this knowledge gap.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the current clinical landscape of appropriate device therapy in CAD patients with implantable devices in Japan.
  • To explore the influence of catheter ablation and revascularization therapies on appropriate device therapy outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective, multicenter, non-randomized, observational study design.
  • Two-year follow-up with six-month intervals for all enrolled patients.
  • Primary endpoint: administration of appropriate device therapy. Secondary endpoints: inappropriate therapy, mortality, hospitalization, and cardiovascular events.

Main Results:

  • Data on appropriate device therapy administration in CAD patients with implantable devices is being collected.
  • The study will analyze the impact of interventions like catheter ablation and revascularization on therapy outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • The JID-CAD study will provide crucial insights into the management of CAD patients with implantable devices.
  • Findings will inform clinical practice regarding appropriate device therapy and the role of adjunctive treatments.
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