Lee Research Program

Zenith® Low Profile AAA Endovascular Graft Clinical Study / Cook

Principal Investigator	Jason T. Lee, MD
Purpose of Research	The purpose of this investigational study is to demonstrate that the Zenith® Low Profile AAA Endovascular Graft is safe and effective for the endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic, aorto-iliac, or iliac aneurysms. Subjects will be followed in the study for 5 years after the procedure.
Basic Eligibility Criteria	1) Aortic or aortoiliac aneurysm with a diameter size >= 5 cm for males or >= 4.5 cm for females, or 2) Iliac aneurysm with a diameter >= 3 cm, or 3) Aneurysm with a history of grown >= 0.5 cm per year.
Contact Information	Stephanie Siu, Clinical Study Coordinator (650) 498-7936

SAPPHIRE: Stenting and Angioplasty with Protection in Patients at High-Risk for Endartecrectomy / Cordis

Principal Investigator	Jason T. Lee, MD
Purpose of Research	The purpose of this post approval study is to collect further data or information on the safety and effectiveness of the FDA approved Cordis PRECISE Nitinol Stent System and the Cordis ANGIOGUARD XP/RX Emboli Capture Guidewire (ECGW). Subjects will be followed in the study for 30 days after the procedure.
Basic Eligibility Criteria	1) Patients have been diagnosed with carotid artery stenosis who are at high risk for carotid endarterectomy and are candidates for percutaneous angioplasty and stenting, and 2) Patients with symptomatic >50% carotid stenosis or asymptomatic >80% carotid stenosis.
Contact Information	Stephanie Siu, Clinical Study Coordinator (650) 498-7936