The Acute Coronary Syndrome Study

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Acute Coronary Syndrome; Cardiovascular - Other cardiovascular diseases

• Registration Number: ACTRN12605000431628
• Lead Sponsor: Z Health Research Council

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2005-09-16
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 2000

Inclusion Criteria

Ischaemic discomfort plus one or more of ECG changes (ST segment depression or elevation of at least 0.5mm, T-wave inversion of at least 3mm in at least 3 leads, or left bundle branch block), elevated levels of cardiac markers, a history of coronary disease, or age of at least 65 years in patients with diabetes or vascular disease (i.e. the identical criteria as those used in the recent OPUS-TIMI 16 trial and reiterated in the recent New England Journal article by De Lemos et al on the prognostic value of B-type natriuretic peptide in patients with acute coronary syndromes [43a]). The deliberate aim is to include a broad spectrum of age, both genders and significant sub-groups with the important antecedent risk factors and disease processes such as hypertension and diabetes.

Exclusion Criteria

Severe co-morbidity limiting life expectancy to less than 3 years. Unable to provide written informed consent. Unable to attend for follow-up.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified