Survival Trends in Myocardial Infarction 1994 - 2010

May 9, 2018 updated by: University of Dundee

Practice in management of myocardial ischemia and infarction has changed significantly over the past 20 years, both in terms of immediate management and secondary prevention.

The aim of this observational study is to utilize the established record linkage data available in Tayside to investigate the trends in survivors of myocardial infarction in Tayside since 1994.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

8000

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

All patients with Myocardial Infarction in Tayside 1994 - 2010

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Myocardial Infarction

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Nil

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Myocardial Infarction - STEMI
Myocardial Infarction - NSTEMI

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Cardiovascular Mortality
Time Frame: 20 years
All cardiovascular mortality
20 years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Cardiovascular hospitalisation
Time Frame: 20 years
Hospitalisation for cardiovascular cause after initial presentation
20 years

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Collaborators

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 8, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 11, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

March 12, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 15, 2018

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 9, 2018

Last Verified

March 1, 2010

More Information

Terms related to this study

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