Status:
COMPLETED
Advantageous Predictors of Acute Coronary Syndromes Evaluation (APACE) Study
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Collaborating Sponsors:
Swiss National Science Foundation
Conditions:
Myocardial Infarction
Angina, Unstable
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The triage of patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome in the emergency room is a time-consuming diagnostic challenge. Therefore high sensitive early markers for myocardial damage are needed fo...
Detailed Description
Background: The triage of patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome in the emergency room is a time-consuming diagnostic challenge. Triage and management of patients with low probability of coro...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients presenting to the emergency department
- Typical angina pectoris or other thoracic sensations that are suspected to be caused by myocardial ischemia
- Symptoms at rest or minor exertion
- Onset of symptoms within the last 12 hours prior to presentation
- Written informed consent
Exclusion
- Age \< 18 years
- Cardiogenic shock
- Terminal kidney disease requiring regular dialysis
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2006
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
10000 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00470587
Start Date
April 1 2006
End Date
December 1 2025
Last Update
December 15 2025
Active Locations (13)
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1
Masaryk University Brno
Brno, Czechia
2
Emergency Department San Martino Hospital
Genova, Italy
3
Medical University of Silesia
Zabrze, Poland
4
Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain, 08036