Patients who had suffered from a myocardial infarction
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Jichi Medical University School of Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients who meet all of the following conditions: 1. Male or female aged 20 years or older 2. Patients at least 90 days after myocardial infarction onset 3. Left ventricular ejection fraction <=40% as measured by echocardiography at least 90 days after myocardial infarction onset 4. Adequate pharmacological therapy has been administered
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients who meet any of the following conditions are excluded: 1. Individuals with severe comorbidities (e.g., terminal stage of cancer, active collagen disease, NYHA Class IV heart failure, or expected survival of less than 12 months) 2. Patients with a previously implanted implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) 3. Patients with alcohol dependence or substance abuse disorders 4. Individuals for whom obtaining informed consent is difficult 5. Patients otherwise considered inappropriate by the physician
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time to major cardiovascular events. *Major cardiovascular events; a composite of cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, unknown type of stroke, myocardial infarction, cardiovascular intervention due to angina pectoris, and sudden death. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time to onset of events and ICD implantation was analyzed. Events included not only major cardiovascular events, but also hospitalizations due to angina, heart failure, and arrhythmias, as well as all-cause mortality. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactTomoyuki Kabutoya
Jichi Medical University School of Medicine Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine
Outcome results
None listed