Targeting Investigation and Treatment in Type 2 Myocardial Infarction: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Type 2 myocardial infarction occurs in the absence of atherothrombosis, due to myocardial oxygen supply or demand imbalance, often during another acute illness. It is common and associated with poor clinical outcomes. No randomized controlled trials are available to guide investigation or treatment.

Objectives

The authors assessed the feasibility of implementing a complex intervention of investigation and treatment for coronary and structural heart disease in patients with type 2 myocardial infarction.

Methods

A pilot phase of a prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted. Process outcomes included the proportion of eligible patients approached, consented, and randomized. Adherence was defined as the number of recommended investigations and treatm

SUBMITTER: Taggart C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12063109 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature