High Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin T in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Admitted to an Emergency Department (ED)

The purpose of this study was to collect data on the prevalence and clinical significance of elevated cardiac troponin in a large registry of unselected patients with atrial fibrillation presenting to an emergency department.

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Key information

Conditions

Atrial Fibrillation Arrhythmias, Cardiac Cardiovascular Diseases Heart Diseases Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

documented atrial fibrillation in admission EKG or diagnosis of atrial fibrillation at admission.

Exclusion criteria

no patients are excluded.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

vascular and non-vascular death

Time frame: up to 60 months

Assessment via review of inpatient- and outpatient visit reports, patient phone calls, postal queries with standardised questionnaires, contact with primary care physicians and resident registration office inquiries.
nonfatal myocardial infarction

Time frame: up to 60 months

Assessment via review of inpatient- and outpatient visit reports, patient phone calls, postal queries with standardised questionnaires, contact with primary care physicians and resident registration office inquiries.
stroke/transitory ischemic attack (TIA)

Time frame: up to 60 months

Assessment via review of inpatient- and outpatient visit reports, patient phone calls, postal queries with standardised questionnaires, contact with primary care physicians and resident registration office inquiries.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital Heidelberg

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2015
Study completion: 2015
First posted: Sep 4, 2015
Registry last updated: Sep 4, 2015

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