Early Revascularization in Stable Ischemic Heart Disease Using P.E.T. Imaging

To compare the impact of revascularization and Optimal Medical Treatment (OMT) on the extent of severely reduced coronary flow capacity in stable ischemic heart disease.

The initial Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan will be performed as part of clinical practice. If the patient is a potential candidate for the study, the patient will be screened for inclusion and exclusion criteria. After being informed about the study potential risks, all patients giving written informed consent will be randomized into one of two groups: Urgent revascularization combined with Optimal Medical Treatment (OMT) or OMT with delayed revascularization. Following the initial PET scan, randomization and treatment, each group will undergo a second PET scan at the 3-4 month mark and a third PET scan at the one year mark. Some crossover may occur with the two groups. The OMT without urgent revascularization patients will remain in that group, if clinically stable, up to three months. At their first follow-up visit (Day 105±20), patients will be offered the option of continued medical treatment or elective revascularization consistent with informed patient preference and clinical judgement. Patients, in consultation with their physicians, may elect to undergo revascularization at any time thereafter.