Registry for patients with acute right ventricular infarction
Presentation, Management, Hospital-course, and Prognosis of Acute Right Ventricular Infarction: A Prospective Registry of Patients Presenting to the Largest Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Centre of Pakistan
This study is looking at how people with acute right ventricular infarction are treated and what their outcomes are, to help understand this condition better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Pakistan Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Karachi, Sindh) |
| Trial ID | NCT06424028 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the clinical presentation, management, hospital course, and prognosis of patients experiencing acute right ventricular infarction, with or without inferior wall myocardial infarction. Data will be collected on various patient characteristics, including demographics, clinical history, and procedural details, using a structured proforma. Patients will be monitored during their hospital stay and followed up via telephone 30 days post-discharge to record any major adverse clinical events. Statistical analyses will be performed to identify clinical predictors of right ventricular infarction.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with inferior wall myocardial infarction and right ventricular infarction undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consent to participate will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve understanding and management of acute right ventricular infarction, leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have been conducted, this specific registry approach focusing on acute right ventricular infarction is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of Inferior, infero-lateral and infero-posterior wall MI with and without RV infarction undergoing PPCI. * Both male and female patients. * Patients of age ≥ 18 years. Exclusion Criteria: • Patients who will not give consent for participation.
Where this trial is running
Karachi, Sindh
- National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases — Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rajesh Kumar, MBBS, FCPS — National Institute of Cardiovascular Diaseses
- Study coordinator: Rajesh Kumar, MBBS, FCPS
- Email: rajeshnarsoolal@gmail.com
- Phone: +923337306090
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.