Comparing heart function recovery in Takotsubo syndrome and heart attacks

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The STAMI study aims to investigate the differences in myocardial stunning between patients with Takotsubo syndrome (TS) and those with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). This observational study will enroll 100 STEMI patients and 25 TS patients, assessing their heart function recovery through echocardiography, laboratory tests, and ECG at various time points after angiography. By comparing the temporal patterns of recovery, the study seeks to understand why TS patients often have better prognoses despite more pronounced myocardial stunning. The findings could provide insights into treatment strategies for acute heart failure.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* STEMI or TS with planned coronary angiography within 12 hours from the onset of symptoms
* Written consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cardiogenic shock, defined as Killip class IV
* Expected inability to comply with the protocol

Where it's running

• Department of Cardiology; Sahlgrenska University Hospital
  Gothenburg, Sweden Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.