RecruitingNCT03299569
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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