Physicians' Awareness of ECG Abnormalities Linked to Acute Ischemic Chest Pain

Launched by TANTA UNIVERSITY · Feb 19, 2025

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This clinical trial is studying how well doctors recognize certain heart problems in patients who might be having acute chest pain, which can be a sign of serious heart issues. The focus is on understanding specific patterns seen on an electrocardiogram (ECG), a test that records the heart's electrical activity. These patterns can indicate when doctors should quickly activate a special treatment called reperfusion therapy, which helps restore blood flow to the heart. However, the study also looks at other ECG patterns that might confuse doctors and lead them to activate this treatment unnecessarily.

The trial is open to physicians aged 25 to 65 who treat patients with potential chest pain. To participate, doctors need to answer some survey questions about their awareness of these ECG patterns. Participants can expect to help improve understanding of how doctors can better identify when urgent treatment is needed for patients experiencing chest pain. This study is important because increasing awareness among physicians can lead to quicker and more accurate care for patients in critical situations.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age from 25 to 65 years.
• • Both sexes.
• • Physicians who treat patients with possible acute chest pain.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • - Participants who failed to complete the survey questions.