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Establishing the Incidence of Tako-tsubo Cardiomyopathy in Scotland

Establishing the Incidence of Tako-tsubo Cardiomyopathy in Scotland - the STARR Study


Sponsor

University of Aberdeen

Enrollment

800 participants

Start Date

Jul 29, 2016

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Acute stress-induced (Takotsubo cardiomyopathy) presents like a heart attack and is triggered by intense emotional or physical stress. Although coronary arteries are unobstructed, it has been suggested that the risk of death is similar to a myocardial infarction. The purpose of the STARR study is to identify all cases of Takotsubo in Scotland since 2010 and assess its epidemiology and outcomes.


Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria1

  • All patients diagnosed with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

Exclusion Criteria1

  • NA

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Locations(1)

Cardiac Research Office

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

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