Heart attack study for younger adults in Africa
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study collects information from patients in Africa who have had a heart attack at a younger age. The goal is to learn more about heart disease in this group and improve future care.
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Who can take part
- You are a man aged 55 or younger, or a woman aged 65 or younger.
- You have had a heart attack (called acute coronary syndrome) recently.
- You were treated at a hospital in Africa that is part of this study.
- Your doctors confirmed the heart attack with tests like an ECG and blood tests for troponin.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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