Evaluating the link between mean arterial pressure and mortality in heart failure patients
Evaluation of the Relationship Between Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) and Mortality in Patients With Heart Failure: A Perspective From Emergency Department Monitoring and Hospital Presentation
This study is trying to see if the average blood pressure in heart failure patients when they arrive at the emergency room can help predict their chances of survival over the next 30 days.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 280 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Yenimahalle) |
| Trial ID | NCT06515366 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the relationship between mean arterial pressure (MAP) and mortality rates in patients who present with acute heart failure to the emergency department. The study will categorize patients into four groups based on their initial MAP readings and will monitor their outcomes over a 30-day period. Data will be collected on various clinical parameters and emergency department interventions to evaluate how these factors influence mortality. The study is set to begin within two weeks and will last for one year, involving a total of 280 patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who present with symptoms of heart failure.
Not a fit: Patients under 18, those with ST-elevation myocardial infarction, acute kidney failure, pregnant individuals, or those with inaccessible data will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide critical insights into how MAP can be used as a predictive marker for mortality in heart failure patients, potentially improving patient management in emergency settings.
How similar studies have performed: While the relationship between MAP and mortality in heart failure has been explored, this specific observational approach focusing on emergency department presentations is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Age 18 and above Patients presenting with symptoms of heart failure Exclusion Criteria: Age under 18 Patients presenting with ST-elevation myocardial infarction Patients with acute kidney failure Pregnant patients Patients with inaccessible data for the parameters under study
Where this trial is running
Ankara, Yenimahalle
- Etlik City Hospital — Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: gulsen akcay, ass. prof.
- Email: gulakcay@yahoo.com.tr
- Phone: +905052874949
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.