To evaluate the clinical utility of quantitative electrocardiography (Quantitative ECG, QCG) by analyzing its associations with clinical characteristics and laboratory findings in patients hospitalized with acute heart failure.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 19 years or older who were admitted to the Department of Cardiology for acute heart failure
* NT-proBNP ≥300 pg/mL
* Patients who underwent electrocardiography at least once
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of congenital heart disease
* Patients with a dominant electronic pacemaker rhythm
* Patients with a heart rate \>140 beats per minute or electrocardiograms with excessive noise
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 is listed as a registry study rather than a treatment trial — does that mean it's mainly collecting data about my condition over time, and if so, what would actually be expected of me as a participant?
2Since this registry is tracking 1-year mortality in people with acute heart failure, would my doctor have access to any insights from the data collected, and could that information influence how my own care is managed?
3How does joining a registry like this fit alongside my current treatment plan for acute heart failure — would participation change anything about the standard care I'd otherwise receive?
4Are there any privacy or logistical considerations I should know about, like how often I'd need to check in, what data would be collected about me, and how long my information would be used?
5Given that my situation involves acute heart failure, are there other active treatment trials or proven standard therapies my doctor thinks I should consider before or instead of enrolling in an observational registry like this one?
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.