Survey reveals Doctors' skill at reading heart attack ECGs

NCT ID NCT06836466

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Tanta University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study surveyed 640 physicians to see how well they recognize ECG patterns that indicate a heart attack requiring immediate treatment. The goal was to identify which patterns doctors spot easily and which they might miss, as well as patterns that could lead to unnecessary procedures. The results will help understand where more training is needed.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could highlight gaps in physician training and help improve how heart attacks are diagnosed from ECGs.

What could go wrong

This is a survey study, not a treatment trial. It measures awareness only and does not test any intervention or patient outcome.

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ACUTE ISCHEMIC CHEST PAIN AWARENESS ECG ABNORMALITIES PHYSICIANS

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Tanta University

Tanta, El-Gharbia, 31527, Egypt