Ventricular Arrhythmias in Acute Myocardial Infarction
France500 participantsStarted 2025-06-20
Plain-language summary
Ventricular arrhythmias are a serious complication of myocardial infarction. The aim of this study is to provide reliable data on the management and mortality associated with ventricular arrhythmia in the setting of acute myocardial infarction.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* ≥ 18 years
* Acute myocardial infarction
* Sustained ventricular arrhythmia (ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation) at the acute phase of an acute myocardial infarction (before hospital discharge)
* Between January 1, 2012 and April 14, 2024
Exclusion Criteria:
* None
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial is focused on ventricular arrhythmias that happen during or after a heart attack — does my specific situation, including the type of arrhythmia I had and how my heart attack was managed, make me a realistic candidate to discuss with my care team?
2Since this study is listed as Phase NA, which often means it's observational or registry-based rather than testing a new treatment, can you help me understand whether joining this trial would change anything about the actual care or medications I receive, or is it more about being monitored and tracked over time?
3The main thing this trial is measuring is mortality after patients are discharged from the hospital — what does that mean for how long I'd be followed, how often I'd need to check in, and what that commitment would look like in my daily life?
4Given that the primary focus is on post-discharge mortality after ventricular arrhythmias and a heart attack, are there established standard-of-care treatments or devices, like an ICD, that you'd recommend I consider first or alongside any participation in this study?
5If I do participate, what happens if I experience another arrhythmia or cardiac event during the follow-up period — would the trial team be involved in my care, or would that fall entirely back to you and my regular medical team?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Post-discharge mortality
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 2 years