Causes of Delayed Presentation of MI Patients to a Tertiary Care Hospital

This study is being done to learn more about people who have had a heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction (MI). A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked, causing damage. The purpose of this study is to better understand the causes of delayed presentation and effects of the factors that caused delayed presentation.

We will collect information about patients' medical history, treatments, and recovery after their heart attack. This information may include blood tests, heart imaging, medications, and lifestyle factors. By studying these patients, we hope to find patterns that can help doctors predict complications, improve treatment, and reduce the chance of another heart attack.

The results of this study may help health care providers give better care and guidance to patients and families living with heart disease.

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Key information

Conditions

Myocardial Infarction Acute Coronary Syndrome Cardiovascular Diseases DM HTN-Hypertension Heart Diseases Hypertension Infarction Ischemia Myocardial Ischemia Necrosis Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Mardan Medical Comlex, Mardan

Mardan, KPK, 23200, Pakistan

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Adults aged 18 years and older with a confirmed diagnosis of myocardial infarction (STEMI or NSTEMI).
Ability to provide informed consent (or consent from a legally authorized representative if patient is incapacitated).

Exclusion criteria

Severe comorbid illness (e.g., advanced cancer, end-stage renal or liver disease) that may limit survival or affect study outcomes.
Inability to comply with follow-up requirements (e.g., cognitive impairment, lack of contact information, or unwillingness to participate)

Treatment and study plan

Observational

Other

no intervention was required for this cross sectional study

Primary outcomes

Number and percentage of MI patients identifying specific barriers (e.g., lack of awareness, distance, transport issues) for delayed hospital presentation, using a researcher-designed structured questionnaire.

Time frame: 6 months
Data will be collected using a structured and standardized questionnaire. The questionnaire includes:
- Sociodemographic data: age, gender, BMI, employment status, past history of MI, and comorbidities.
- Knowledge of MI symptoms and severity.
- Pre-hospital details: first medical contact, transportation, and time to hospital.
- In-hospital details: time to diagnosis and treatment.
Responses will be summarized as frequency and percentage distributions for categorical variables (e.g., gender, employment, comorbidities), and mean ± SD for continuous variables (e.g., age, BMI).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bacha Khan Medical College

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Registry information

Official study title

Causes of Delayed Presentation of Patients With Myocardial Infarction to a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study

Acronym: Delay-MI

Important dates

Study start: 2024
Primary completion: 2024
Study completion: 2024
First posted: Sep 8, 2025
Registry last updated: Sep 8, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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