RecruitingNCT00762333

Circulating Markers for Ischemic Heart Disease

Sponsor

UConn Health

Enrollment

550 participants

Start Date

Jun 1, 2007

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Congestive Heart Failure Myocardial Infarction Ischemia

Summary

The purpose of this research is to determine if two proteins in the blood are increased during acute myocardial infarction and whether their levels are higher in those who develop heart failure than those who do not. These two proteins are produced and potentially released when the heart muscle is damaged. They may then be released into the blood and be detected by standard method in the research laboratory. At this time, detection of an increase in these proteins in the blood is not known to be associated with any disease or myocardial infarction.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is collecting blood samples from people who have had a heart attack to identify blood markers that may help diagnose and monitor heart disease more effectively. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 years or older - You are a man or woman who has had a heart attack (confirmed by blood tests showing elevated heart enzymes) - You may or may not have heart failure alongside your heart attack - Men aged 60 and older with no history of heart attack or heart disease are also welcome as healthy controls **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are unable to give consent - You have had heart or non-heart surgery in the 3 months before enrollment Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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