Is There a Genetic Predisposition for Acute Stress-induced (Takotsubo) Cardiomyopathy: The GENETIC Study
Status: Recruiting
Location: See all (2) locations...
Intervention Type: Genetic
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
Acute stress-induced (takotsubo) cardiomyopathy or broken heart syndrome presents like a heart attack, classically is triggered by intense emotional or physical stress and can have serious health consequences. In the current study the investigators wish to establish whether there is a genetic predisposition making certain people more susceptible to this condition. This could also have implications for their families.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• All patients who have been diagnosed with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in Scotland between 2010 to date.
• Familial cases elsewhere in the world who would be willing to participate.
Locations
Other Locations
United Kingdom
Cardiac Research Office, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
RECRUITING
Aberdeen
Cardiovascular Research Facility
RECRUITING
Aberdeen
Contact Information
Primary
Amelia E Rudd, MSc
a.e.rudd@abdn.ac.uk
01224559473
Time Frame
Start Date: 2019-03-12
Estimated Completion Date: 2028-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 700
Treatments
Other: Takotsubo Case Arm
A patient that has been diagnosed with Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy from 2010 onwards.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of Aberdeen