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Survey reveals Doctors' skill at reading heart attack ECGs

NCT ID NCT06836466

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Participants

640 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

A consecutive sample of 500 physicians who treat patients with possible acute ischemic chest pain will be the subject of this cross-sectional survey study. These doctors will include emergency physicians, cardiologists, internal medicine/acute medicine specialists, general practice or family physicians, anesthesiologists, and intensive care physicians of both sexes, with varying degrees of experience and post-graduate clinical training, from all over the world.

Ages

25 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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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.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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Acute ischemic chest pain Awareness Ecg abnormalities Physicians

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tanta University

    Tanta, El-Gharbia, 31527, Egypt

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