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Thrombolysis in Myocardial Ischemia Trial (TIMI III)

Launched by NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE (NHLBI) · Oct 27, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 09, 2024

Completed

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ClinConnect Summary

BACKGROUND:

TIMI IIIA and TIMI IIIB follow the contract-supported clinical trial, Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI I, TIMI IIA, and TIMI II).

Myocardial ischemic syndromes account for a large portion of the annual mortality and morbidity from all causes in industrialized countries and encompass a wide clinical-pathologic spectrum. At one end of this spectrum are patients with chronic stable angina. When studied by coronary arteriography, such patients usually have obstructive atherosclerotic disease with no evidence of fresh thrombosis. At the other end of the spectrum are pati...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Men and women, ages 21 to 76, with unstable angina or non-Q-wave myocardial infarction.

Trial Officials

Eugene Braunwald

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Kenneth Mann

University of Vermont

About National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute (Nhlbi)

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is a leading component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dedicated to advancing research and clinical trials focused on cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematologic diseases. With a mission to improve public health through innovative research, the NHLBI supports a wide range of studies aimed at understanding, preventing, and treating heart and lung conditions. By collaborating with academic institutions, healthcare providers, and patient communities, the NHLBI strives to translate scientific discoveries into effective clinical practices, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by these critical health issues.

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