A Case-control Study of Costa Rican Adults With Myocardial Infarction

This observational case-control trial sought to identify and characterize different exposures associated with nonfatal acute myocardial infarction in Costa Rican adults. Exposures assessed included dietary variables and adipose tissue fatty acids.

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Key information

Conditions

Myocardial Infarction, Acute Cardiovascular Diseases Heart Diseases Infarction Ischemia Myocardial Infarction Myocardial Ischemia Necrosis Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Costa Rica

San Pedro, Provincia de San José, Costa Rica

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Cases were eligible if they met the World Health Organization criteria for MI

Exclusion criteria

(Cases):

Died during hospitalization
Were 75 years or older on the day of their first MI
Were physically or mentally unable to answer the questionnaire
Had a previous hospital admission related to cardiovascular disease

Exclusion criteria

(Controls):

Ever had an MI
Were physically or mentally unable to answer the questionnaire

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Nonfatal Acute Myocardial Infarction

Time frame: 1994-2004

Identified by independent examinations of two cardiologists at any of the six recruiting hospitals in the catchment area of the Central Valley of Costa Rica. Outcome was determined as being met if they met the World Health Organization criteria for myocardial infarction.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Michigan

Other

Collaborators

Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
Universidad de Costa Rica

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 1994
Primary completion: 2004
Study completion: 2004
First posted: Oct 13, 2017
Registry last updated: Oct 13, 2017

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