Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Failure
Conditions
Brief summary
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the prognosis of cardiovascular disease in Niigata Prefecture. Specifically, it aims to clarify the current status of medical treatment for cardiovascular disease patients in regional cities in Japan, where the population is aging. With patient consent, the study will track long-term medical treatment progress using health insurance claim data recorded in Japan's unique social security system.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Individuals aged 18 or older at the time of enrollment (regardless of gender). * Individuals who have been hospitalized in the cardiology department of a participating medical institution. * Individuals covered by Japan's National Health Insurance (NHI) or the Late-stage Elderly Medical Care System, which provide health coverage for self-employed individuals, retirees, and the elderly.
Exclusion criteria
* Individuals who are unable to obtain consent from themselves or their legally authorized representatives.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The rate of deterioration in care dependency levels as defined by Japan's Long-Term Care Insurance system | through study completion, an average of 1 year | through study completion, an average of 1 year |
Countries
Japan
Outcome results
None listed