Prevalence and Prognostic Effects of Thyroid Abnormalities in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome.
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- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Thyroid Dysfunction. Basic parameters: 18 years — 90 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
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- Next step
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Overview
The goal of this observational study is knowledge of Prevalence of throid abnormalities in patients with acute coronary syndrome And prognostic effects of thyroid abnormalities in patients with acute coronary syndrome as early detection and management of thyroid abnormalities can improve clinical outcomes.
Detailed description
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is an umbrella term used to describe a range of conditions associated with sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart. ACS includes conditions such as: Unstable Angina, Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) And ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI). The morbidity and mortality due to ACS are substantial-nearly half of all deaths due to coronary heart disease occur following an ACS .
Thyroid abnormalities, particularly hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, are relatively common in patients with ACS. Studies indicate that thyroid dysfunction can affect cardiovascular health, influencing the risk and prognosis of ACS. Reports suggest prevalence rates of Hypothyroidism 10-20% and Hyperthyroidism range from 1-5% in ACS patients .
Hypothyroidism is associated with elevated cholesterol levels, increased vascular stiffness, and heightened inflammation, can lead to reduced cardiac output and heart rate and increased incidence of heart failure and arrhythmias. all of which can exacerbate coronary artery disease and contributing to worse outcomes during ACS event. Hypothyroid patients often have a slower recovery and poorer response to standard ACS treatments, including thrombolytics and antiplatelet therapy.
Hyperthyroidism raises heart rate and contractility, leading to increased myocardial oxygen demand, which can worsen ischemia during ACS, Patients are more susceptible to arrhythmias, which can complicate ACS and lead to higher morbidity and mortality, Hyperthyroidism can cause vascular endothelial dysfunction, increasing the risk of thrombotic events during ACS and Patients may respond differently to standard ACS therapies, necessitating careful monitoring and potential adjustment of treatment strategies.
Patients with concurrent thyroid dysfunction often experience higher morbidity and mortality rates, So thyroid function should be routinely assessed in ACS patients, as early detection and management of thyroid abnormalities can improve clinical outcomes.
Primary outcome measures
- Prevalence of thyroid abnormalities in patients with acute coronary syndrome . [Time frame: 1/9/2024-1/10/2025]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Patients with ACS: (STEMI\_NSTEMI)
Exclusion criteria
- 1-patients with cardiogenic shock. 2- patients with other endocrinal diseases. 3- patients on dialysis. 4-patients with Acute malignancy. 5-patient with thyroid diseases on treatment. 6- patients with liver diseases. 7-patients with Any autoimmune diseases
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06579014 · Thyroid abnormalities and ACS