Myocardial Infarction
Conditions
Brief summary
Practice in management of myocardial ischemia and infarction has changed significantly over the past 20 years, both in terms of immediate management and secondary prevention. The aim of this observational study is to utilize the established record linkage data available in Tayside to investigate the trends in survivors of myocardial infarction in Tayside since 1994.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
NHS Tayside
University of Dundee
Study design
Observational model
ECOLOGIC_OR_COMMUNITY
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Myocardial Infarction
Exclusion criteria
* Nil
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Mortality | 20 years | All cardiovascular mortality |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular hospitalisation | 20 years | Hospitalisation for cardiovascular cause after initial presentation |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed